Baby Knits: 20 Handknit Designs for Babies 0--24 Months »

Everyone just loves to knit for new babies, both their own and those of their family and friends. What nicer present for a baby shower, too, than a hand-knitted gift.

Lois Daykin's collection of garments and knitted accessories offers 20 great designs for tiny baby boys and girls up to toddler age. You can take your pick from a whole range of knits, including delectable yet practical all-in-ones and cute little bootees, tasselled hats and sweet lacy cardigans for girls and tough little jackets for boys, along with a blanket and cushions to decorate the nursery and pretty little boxes and bags in which to present your knitted gifts.

In a sugar-almond color palette in Rowan's exquisitely soft yarns, including the very popular machine-washable Cashsoft, these little knits are as practical as they are pretty. Some are very simple, making ideal projects for new knitters, too.

Introduction     6
Gallery of projects
Textured jacket     8
Drawstring trousers     16
Pixie hat     20
Rabbit     24
Cable and lace all-in-one     32
Bootees     38
Teddy suit     42
Cable and lace wrap cardigan     50
Ruffled dress     56
Picot-edged sweater     62
Girl's shoes     68
Baby holdall     74
Sleeveless top     80
Cushion and blanket     86
Wall hanging     94
Rompers and hat     100
Heart card     108
Knitting tips and techniques     112
Yarns     118
Acknowledgments     119
Yarn suppliers     120