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Crochet a modern yet classic layette for baby's first years with this exquisite collection of patterns from Vita Apala, the popular designer behind Mon Petit Violon. In this value-packed collection of 20 crochet patterns, sutble colours, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4. Beautifully photographed and with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, the collection includes rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties and bonnet, so that you can crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe with ease. There are designs for little girls and boys, and a large number of the designs are completely gender neutral. Baby and toddler garments and accessories are fun to crochet because they are quick to make and very rewarding. They require less yarn too, making them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously - the ultimate handmade baby gift. Crochet designer Vita Apala, better known as Mon Petit Violon, has been delighting crocheters with her baby designs for decades, having sold over 150,000 patterns on Etsy with five stars reviews. Her patterns, which are written in US crochet terms, are renowned for being exceptionally well put together, with everything explained in detail, step-by-step photos throughout so you can compare your progress as you follow along, and with all the working out done for you. As well as the extensive pattern collection, at the back of the book is a detailed techniques section, where you will learn all the basic and special stitches needed to create the amazing textures, including ribbing, ruffles, bobbles, shells and more. This comprehensive guide to baby crochet will give you a wealth of patterns at your fingertips, allowing you to hone your skills on a small scale while making garments that the little people in your life will love to be seen in. AUTHOR: Vita Apala is the crochet designer behind the Mon Petit Violon brand. She learned to crochet as a young girl growing up in Latvia, but currently lives with her family in Italy. Her patterns are sold on Etsy, Ravelry and LoveCrafts. Her first book Super Cute Crochet for Little Feet was published in 2015 and translated into six languages.

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Introduction 4 Getting Started 6 Bobble Romper 8 Ruffle Sweater 16 Yak Sweater 22 Heavenly Sweater 28 Flutterby Shrug 34 Harvest Cardigan 40 Semilla Cardigan 48 Waves Sweater 54 Angel Romper 62 Classic Bonnet 70 Cosy Blanket 76 Forest Sweater 80 Favorite Hoodie 86 Jasmine Sweater 94 Cloud Dress 100 Sweet Dress 106 Nordic Socks 112 Sage Trousers 116 Spring Romper 120 Truffle Dress 126 Basic Stitches 132 Special Stitches 134 Finishing Techniques 142 About the Author 142 Index 143

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Vita Apala is the crochet designer behind the Mon Petit Violon brand. She learned to crochet as a young girl growing up in Latvia, but currently lives with her family in Italy. Her patterns are sold on Etsy, Ravelry and LoveCrafts. Her first book Super Cute Crochet for Little Feet was published in 2015 and translated into six languages.

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