Overview

Welcome baby with crocheted blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, and more! In this collection for baby, you'll find patterns for matching sets of baby classics like sweaters, blankets, and booties. Make the sets as shown or mix and match--all items are made with DK weight yarn so it is easy to use your favorite yarns and make any of the pieces to create the ultimate baby layette. Sizes range from newborn to 12 months, and all patterns are easy to intermediate in skill level. You don't need to be a crochet expert to make a beautiful gift for baby. If you need a refresher or are new to a crochet technique, step-by-step tutorials are included. There are 30 designs in all. Get in on the fun of giving crocheted joy to all the new babies in your life!

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Filled with crochet patterns that are straightforward and sweet. This book makes it simple for readers, no matter their skill level, to crochet blankets, hats, onesies, vests, and booties.-- ""Library Journal"" Crochet designer Simpson's (Anyone Can 3D Crochet) latest book is a compilation of 30 adorable patterns that all use the same weight of yarn. Crocheters will find this approach to be a genius strategy, saving them from winding up with scraps of yarn. The author groups her patterns into 10 giftable sets of three items each, which are as functional as they are precious. The pieces are easy to mix and match too. Simpson's sets each contain three garments or accessories that can be created and given as baby shower gifts and more. Patterns offer size variations for newborns and babies three to six months old and six to nine months old. She's given the sets different names, such as Arlo, Theo, and Molly, but most designs are gender-neutral and can be easily personalized. The appendix provides clear instructions about featured abbreviations, yarns, crochet hooks, and other useful items, along with clearly illustrated images of crochet fundamentals, such as holding the hook, making a magic ring, and more. VERDICT Filled with crochet patterns that are straightforward and sweet. This book makes it simple for readers, no matter their skill level, to crochet blankets, hats, onesies, vests, and booties.-- ""Library Journal""

"Crochet designer Simpson's (Anyone Can 3D Crochet) latest book is a compilation of 30 adorable patterns that all use the same weight of yarn. Crocheters will find this approach to be a genius strategy, saving them from winding up with scraps of yarn. The author groups her patterns into 10 giftable sets of three items each, which are as functional as they are precious. The pieces are easy to mix and match too. Simpson's sets each contain three garments or accessories that can be created and given as baby shower gifts and more. Patterns offer size variations for newborns and babies three to six months old and six to nine months old. She's given the sets different names, such as Arlo, Theo, and Molly, but most designs are gender-neutral and can be easily personalized. The appendix provides clear instructions about featured abbreviations, yarns, crochet hooks, and other useful items, along with clearly illustrated images of crochet fundamentals, such as holding the hook, making a magic ring, and more. VERDICT Filled with crochet patterns that are straightforward and sweet. This book makes it simple for readers, no matter their skill level, to crochet blankets, hats, onesies, vests, and booties. -- ""Library Journal"" Filled with crochet patterns that are straightforward and sweet. This book makes it simple for readers, no matter their skill level, to crochet blankets, hats, onesies, vests, and booties. -- ""Library Journal"""

Crochet designer Simpson's (Anyone Can 3D Crochet) latest book is a compilation of 30 adorable patterns that all use the same weight of yarn. Crocheters will find this approach to be a genius strategy, saving them from winding up with scraps of yarn. The author groups her patterns into 10 giftable sets of three items each, which are as functional as they are precious. The pieces are easy to mix and match too. Simpson's sets each contain three garments or accessories that can be created and given as baby shower gifts and more. Patterns offer size variations for newborns and babies three to six months old and six to nine months old. She's given the sets different names, such as Arlo, Theo, and Molly, but most designs are gender-neutral and can be easily personalized. The appendix provides clear instructions about featured abbreviations, yarns, crochet hooks, and other useful items, along with clearly illustrated images of crochet fundamentals, such as holding the hook, making a magic ring, and more. VERDICT Filled with crochet patterns that are straightforward and sweet. This book makes it simple for readers, no matter their skill level, to crochet blankets, hats, onesies, vests, and booties. -- ""Library Journal"" Filled with crochet patterns that are straightforward and sweet. This book makes it simple for readers, no matter their skill level, to crochet blankets, hats, onesies, vests, and booties. -- ""Library Journal""

Author Information

Kristi Simpson is the author of many crochet design publications, including the popular Supersize Crochet Animals, Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet, Adorable Baby Crochet, and Crochet Stitch Sampler Baby Blankets. By using a mix of stitches creatively, she designs patterns that are accessible for beginners and interesting for more advanced crocheters. Known for her fresh and modern style, Kristi’s patterns have been published in magazines, books, catalogs, and on-line venues.

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