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Welcome to my blog, named after the less-famous elevation of my suburb here in Colorado (the more-famous being 5280, that of Denver). Here you'll find me pondering life and knitting, and everything in between. Thanks for visiting, and drop me a note!

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Phoebe Capelet

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Grace Cardigan
One Skein Wonder
A Line Ribbed Cardigan
Karlsro
Klaralund

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Molly sweater


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Boulder, CO Hand Knitting Guild
Boulder, CO Stitch-n-Bitch
...with the MHC Knitters...
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Wednesday
BOOK REVIEW: Debbie Bliss BABY KNITS

And here's my first blogging BOOK REVIEW ...

TITLE:  Baby Knits, The Ultimate Collection of Knitwear Designs for Newborns to 3-Year Olds.

AUTHOR:  The ubiquitous Debbie Bliss



I really like this book.  Not only is it jam-packed with over 30 designs, but they range from very simple and somewhat chunky (read, worsted weight) to intricate heirloom-quality pieces.  Not only sweaters and cardigans, there's hats, bootees, donkey jackets, dresses, blanketS, and even a hanger cover.  I intend to make many patterns from this book, especially since many of my friends are having babies now.  I really love that there are so many garments made of CASHMERINO ARAN, giving the knitter the choice of that deluctable yarn or something cheaper like Wool-Ease.  My only two problems with owning this book are: 1) my kids are getting too big to fit into these!; and 2) there aren't any images of what the overall design looks like (à la Interweave Knits or even Vogue), meaning tedious line by line knitting is all you have to go on to imagine the overall shape of the piece.  Get over it.  This is worth owning if you intend to knit for babies or toddlers!  Here are some of my favorites: 



I've gotta make this for my 2-yr-old!!




This is most definitely a knit-while-watching-TV-then-get-oohs-and-ahhs-at-a-shower kind of a knit.  How cute is this with a garter st hat?




And for you DK-weight fans, here's the CUTEST little lamb dress with matching bootees!  THIS ONE WILL definitely get you attention at a baby shower!

I'm myself starting a little raglan sweater for a friend ... photos coming soon!

I apologize if it sounds like I'm trying to sell you this book ... because I am!  Go here for the discounted purchase price of $21.95 (retails for $24.95, I think), or CHECK AUCTIONS (Search, then Save Search with Email Notifications) for this coming up soon for $14.00 ! 

Overall, this receives a B+.  Worth owning!

Posted at 9/1/2004 6:22:45 pm by Jen

 

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