More Gift Ideas: What to Knit for Baby

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Diane V Connell — Mon, 03 May 2010 14:39:23 GMT

I am looking for project 1611. Where do I look to find it.

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jeloca — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:19:32 GMT

Am I crazy or was Kate Gilbert's Pea Pod Baby Set left off of the list?

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Carole Burkhardt — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:09:22 GMT

I've had to knit for 5 babies in the past 2 weeks. Four of them boys. I used the old world booties for one and they are adorable!

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MeganMills — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:12:59 GMT

Hi RobinA,

I included the link to my own designs (because they are free) but wasn't sure about posting one for a commercial pattern that isn't one of Interweave's.

I guess Sandi can always remove it if she doesn't think it should be here so... Here is the link for those adorable Moc-a-Socs I was waxing lyrical about.

www.etsy.com/view_listing.php

Regs... Megs

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RobinA@2 — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:56:54 GMT

I like the idea of this list. However, would it be possible to include pictures of each item (or a link to a picture) so that we know whether it's worth looking for the books or magazines which contain the specific patterns? Thanks.

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Kate M. — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:22:15 GMT

A bunting with opening at the crotch for the harness (safety seat) is something I've made, and it was well received. I also like to design blankies. A baby blankie is a good was to try out a pattern, and as long as it's washable it's a good thing. New babies can never have too many blankies! When choosing colors, remember that new babies see contrast, so stimulate developing vision with stripes or squares or ripples or borders of light and dark colors. A colorful hat, sweater, booties, whatever, will make the little one stand out in the sea of pastel!

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DianeM@2 — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:16:24 GMT

I always knit a blanket for the new baby. I try to match it with the season--heavy for fall & winter,etc. Then after the baby is born, I make sweaters and hats--especially if it is for a Grandbaby!! We just had our 4th grandchild on 9-16-08 and I am busy making a pink & purple hoody out of 'fur' yarn.

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JillW — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:13:08 GMT

I usually make baby blankets because they get so much more use than a sweater or hat. My own babies were so hot-blooded that they would sweat in sweaters and hats, and a blanket can more easily be put on and off as needed. The ones I made for my twin nephews became their "blankies" and were dragged around (and repaired) for years! I also second the motion for machine washable and dryable - it is so easy in the chaos of new babies to forget and throw a special knitted something in the washer and have it ruined. If you can't resist making a sweater (I know, they are so cute and fun to make), the surplice version of the EZ baby surprise jacket is adorable, easy, and gives baby a little more neck/chin room (important since they don't have much of a neck yet!).

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MelanieD — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:34:24 GMT

Here in Europe, babies seem to dress in brighter colours than in English-speaking countries, where I see a lot of white and pastels i.e. more traditional. But I loved knitting for the arrival of my little grandson in July - a forest green aran cardigan with hedgehog buttons, a manly little grey sweater in a simple stitch that I gifted with a red T- and red/grey pants and my best friend, who in the last 25 years has knitted uncounted colourful sweaters etc. for all three of my daughters (and her 3 nieces!) knitted such a sweet denim blue cardigan with seed stitch collar, which was great the first time we were out with baby and it was a bit windy! She planned on embroidering some daisies on it if it was a girl and would have used different buttons, but this way, it stayed as it was and just cute buttons in the same denim blue.

Now I have made a yellow jester hat (long point) that only needs a bell on the end to be complete...

Aren't babies cute and fun?!!! My grandson is now 2 mths and adorable...

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BrandyD — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:44:06 GMT

For premies:

A quick little striped beanie.

It is not my pattern, I found it somewhere online for free, but cannot remember where or find it anywhere. Feel free to claim it or name it if it's yours or know who's it is.

Also can be worked in 1 color, saves on weaving in!

(Also, if you have a baby pattern that is not small enough for a premie, go down 1 needle size and knit the smallest size, or size you deem appropriate, and it will inevitably be a premie item.)

Beanie

CO 64 STS on sz5 DPN's or circs

Join and work 8 rows 2x2 rib

Switch to CC and K8 rounds

Switch back to MC and K4 rounds

Switch to CC and K4 rounds, begin decreases

R1: *K7, K2tog* (I prefer SSK)

R2: Knit

R3*K6, Dec*

R4: Knit

R5: *K5, Dec*

R6: *K4, Dec*

R7: *K3, Dec*

R8: *K2, Dec*

R9: *K1, Dec*

R10:*Dec 2 Sts* all the way around

(on decrease rows, you may find that there are some extra sts on needle and feel tempted to dec those also, just knit them and continue to next round)

Cut yarn and thread through STS remaining 2X.

Weave in ends.

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Ginger — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:55:25 GMT

Hey Sandi! I'm so with you...i LOVE the Harvey Kimono for girls...having 3 little babies myself (acutally 7,5&2 now)...i do love the cardigans OR the Jo Jo Crew for boys (both are acutally on Ravelry I'm Regnig) as they have BUTTONS which are great for any mom trying to dress a squirming baby...and their heads are always way bigger than any neck even loosley cast off...i do love ann budd's better than booties as they are so intricate and fun to knit...made them for my son's christening out of a creamy soft alpaca and Love knitting them so much!!! that is what got me interested in socks...and the petal bib is nice for a girl but don't forget Melanie Falick's flower washcloth AND Melanie & Kristin Nicholas's Baby's first ball!!!! my boys still play with theirs...hope this helps...i do love knitting for the babies!!! oh and yankee knitter's classic roll neck sweater too!!! Good Luck!

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jc1479 — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:15:34 GMT

I love to knit baby blankets and baby booties. This summer I finished a baby blanket for a friend that I designed myself, three colors: since they're naming the baby Jasmine, it's the three colors that the jasmine flower blooms in. Not a very complicated stitch pattern. The mom to be loved it, as did all her relatives, who each requested one. Even her husband says it's his favorite. And who can resist those cute baby booties!!

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Linda S — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:12:32 GMT

I haven't tried the BSJ jacket yet, but the one in Mason-Dixon Knitting is very easy and fast! I made 2 of them as last-minute shower gifts.

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Deb H - Sea Air Arts — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:59:43 GMT

The heck with the wee ones, I want that Dragon Skin Wrap for me!

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DonnaW — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:55:46 GMT

Angela Hahn did resize the Dragon Skin Wrap for us! Look for Wyvern Wrap on Ravelry or find it on her blog. Lovely!