Vintage Knits for Modern Babies »

Hadley Fierlinger has been designing and selling baby knitwear since the launch of her online boutique, Shescraftyknits.com, in 2002. Her designs have been featured in InStyle, Fit Pregnancy, and Junior magazines. Originally from San Francisco, California, Hadley lives with her husband and two sons in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand.

Vintage Knits for Modern Babies presents twenty-five vintage-inspired patterns from the stylish baby knitwear label, Shescraftyknits.com. Owner and designer Hadley Fierlinger shares her lovingly crafted collection of hand-knitted, heirloom-quality garments for infants and toddlers aged six months to three years. From caps, cardigans, and mittens to booties, bonnets, and blankets–each pattern features delicate period details hearkening back to the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s while offering modern comfort and a contemporary preference for natural and organic yarns. This is a delightful gift for mothers-to-be, grandmothers, godmothers, aunties, and others, offering a full range of keepsake projects at proficiency levels for beginner, intermediate, and experienced knitters.

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Introduction • 1

Pattern Instructions & Special Techniques • 11

Layette Cap • 19

Pom-Pom Booties • 20

Tiny Trousers • 23

Crossover Jacket • 24

Matinee Jacket • 27

Ruby Slippers • 31

Nana’s Bunnies • 32

Bunny Mobile • 34

Wavy Cashmere Blanket • 36

Angora Bolero • 39

Organic Heirloom Blanket • 43

Modern Baby Bonnet • 44

Vintage Pixie Cap • 49

Wee Mittens • 50

Anya’s Cardigan • 53

Cabled Booties • 56

Baby Clothes Hanger Covers • 58

Apron Dress • 61

Ballet Blossom Cardigan • 64

Charming Raglan Pullover • 69

Double-Breasted Car Coat • 73

Petite Beret • 76

Lavender Sachet • 79

Birdy Cardigan • 80

Hooded Capelet • 85

Resources • 88