Show Notes
This week we're talking about knitting for babies - what to make and (most controversial topic of all) what color to use!
Some baby knit patterns you might want to knit:
Hats
Bearly Bonnet by Pure Stitches (free download)
Beloved by TinCanKnits
November Balaclava Mini by PetitKnit
Socks / Baby Booties
Thickmas Socks by Summer Lee
Little Squirrel by TinCanKnits
Garter Stay-On Booties by Lisa Chemery
** Sweaters**
Baby Novus by Laura Nelkin
Gramps by TinCanKnits
In Threes: A Baby Cardigan
Rompers
Small Things Romper by Carina Spencer
Goldkind Romper by Karin Lundin
*Longies and Diaper Covers *
Lamby Leggings by Sarah Lehto
Darling by Courtney Kelly
Blankets
POP Blanket by TinCanKnits
Chevron Baby Blanket by Espace Tricot
Colorful Wedges Baby Blanket by Purl Soho
Stuffed Animals
Mochi Mochi Land has some bigger designs
Susan B Anderson lots of sweet animals
Julie Williams - Little Cotton Rabbits
Rebecca Danger - The Big Book of Knitted Monsters
What's on our needles this week:
Sunshine On My Shoulders by Lissy Jane
Saraswati Top by Julee Mackessy
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