Nursery Knits: More Than 30 Designs for Clothes, Toys and Other Items for 0-3 Year Olds

by Debbie Bliss

Book Overview

More than 30 imaginative designs, from all-in-one baby outfits and knitted garments to toys and baby blankets, all inspired by traditional nursery motifs. The patterns are easy to follow and knit,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312145845
• ISBN13: 9780312145842
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Griffin
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 11.5"

Customer Reviews

Adorable

I love everything in this book. Some outfits for the whimsical, others for the baby who goes for a more grown-up look. All are very cute and practical. I love that they all have matching accessories: blankets, hats, toys, shoes. I have gotten the knitting bug again after many years "off" and can't wait to get started on one of these. All I need now is a grandchild to wear them. I plan to order more of Debbie Bliss's designs.

Another book filled with beautiful sweaters

I own 4 of her books and have knitted sweaters from each one. These are books that compel you to knit as the sweaters are beautiful. There are many original, clever patterns to suit every knitter and child. The last 6 sweaters I've knitted have been Debbie Bliss creations and all were well received. I have one problem with her books. There are typos that will frustrate the novice knitter. As another reviewer mentioned, read her patterns carefully and check the photos. The photography is very good with the emphasis on the sweater, not the model. The errors generally occur on the wrong side row instructions. The first row sets the pattern with a knit-purl combination while the second row instructions just have "purl" when clearly you have to follow the combination set in the first row. If the second row instructions seem to simple for the pattern, they generally are. I have found this same typo in 3 books. The books are beautifully done. The patterns are varied and creative. She needs a editor who knows how to knit.

Fun knits for kids

Debbie Bliss has brought together a fantastic collection of her distinctive kids knits. They're fun, bright, and very easy to knit, and no matter how picky the child (or their parents) are, you will certainly find something here that they'll love. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow. My only complaint is that I don't have enough time to knit them all!

how to choose...

Take one look at this book, and you have to knit everything in it. Each of these designs is beautiful, and the range includes something for every level of knitter. Be careful though--she is VERY precise in her patterns, not a single word more than is necessary. Read everything twice then knit it. That said, if you think you will ever have to knit anything for a baby or toddler, get this book. The styles in it are classic, so you can knit them for babies born this year, and then knit them again for when those babies grow up and have kids of their own.

Gotta Knit It

The only problem you'll have with this book is trying to decide which of these adorable outfits to knit first! Each one is cuter than the next. There are patterns for infants and toddlers, both girls and boys. Some look simple while others will be quite a fun challenge. If you want to knit something with class for your child, get this book.