BarbaraJ Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 I'm looking for some lovely baby patterns , something a bit different for a average skilled knitter. I would like a nice blanket pattern, can anyone point me towards any nice books or patterns please? I would also like to use cotton yarn as DD(whose expecting) and partners son had sensitive skin and couldn't wear acrylic clothes. Have looked at bamboo yarn and alpaca too, has anyone used these for baby clothes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 Not done any knitting for ages, but have you looked at www.ravelry.com? You have to register, but there are lots of free patterns on there, and also if you click on the 'projects' tab you can see the colours/yarn types that other people have used to make the patterns up, I find that really inspiring because they can look so different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 Am lost in there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm using Sirdar Snuggly Smiley Stripes at the moment to knit a little ballerina cross over cardi for my niece to be. Lovely to knit with, plus entertaining wondering what colour is coming next. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 wow sounds lovely we have a nephew to be - lovely - and dead exciting - but no pretty pink ballerina cardis its gonna be rough and tough boy stuff cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Little boys are cutie tootie too. My Nephew is. HOws about a teddy bear hat? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I'm using Sirdar babybamboo at the moment for a crochet blanket. It's lovely and soft and the thread doesn't split or go fuzzy. The colours are gorgeous. So yes would recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I've got some baby bamboo in coral, but using it on something for me...(big baby). Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 I love the feel of baby alpaca but have only made toys with it so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
