Need book recs for baby sweaters/hats/blankets

[Marylizah]

Hi all,

I have *four* babies to knit for between now and Jan/Feb. While I would love to do a blanket for each, I find them super time-consuming. So I was thinking of sending little newborn sweaters/ hats, and saving the labor-intensive blanket for my own little one.

I need some book recommendations with patterns that are simple enough for a relative newbie like myself. Nothing fancy, just sweet, simple clothes.

Any ideas?

[dillonandmarasmom]

I have found Debbie Bliss patterns to be super easy and very classic and adorable. Can't think of any books off the top of my head, but I usually find her things easily at the public library.

Are you on Ravelry? (If not, why aren't you there?!! [kidding]) If so, there are tons of adorable and free baby patterns.

[Marylizah]

Thanks so much for the recommendation! I'm not in the US (so no access to American knitting patterns at the library) which is why I was thinking a book would be a good way to go. I'll definitely google Debbie Bliss.

As for Ravelry, no I'm not on (yet!!) though if they have tons of free patterns I will definitely give it a shot!

Thanks again for your help!

[flapjack]

Debbie Bliss involves a lot of seaming, and her patterns aren't always completely intuitive. If you can find Natural Knits for Baby and Mums by Louisa Harding, I bought it a while ago and I'm loving it. Lots of seaming, though, but some really sweet designs.

Ravelry has a super-duper pattern search facility. It's nice. Easy.

Also, look at the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman: and, in fact, the February Baby Sweater by the same author. Both very simple, but very effective.

[Marylizah]

Originally Posted by flapjack

Debbie Bliss involves a lot of seaming, and her patterns aren't always completely intuitive. If you can find Natural Knits for Baby and Mums by Louisa Harding, I bought it a while ago and I'm loving it. Lots of seaming, though, but some really sweet designs.

Ravelry has a super-duper pattern search facility. It's nice. Easy.

Also, look at the Baby Surprise Jacket by Elizabeth Zimmerman: and, in fact, the February Baby Sweater by the same author. Both very simple, but very effective.

Thank you!