Book Nook: Knitting Books from Dover

Baby’s First Knits: 20 Irresistible Knits for Babies
Whether you're an experienced knitter or an absolute beginner, you can make beautiful, practical gifts for the babies in your life with the help of this expert guide. Bestselling author and children's knitwear designer Debbie Bliss will show you how to create heirloom-quality garments, toys, and nursery accessories. Small and quick to knit, these 20 projects are perfect for novices who need to build their confidence as well as for those who want to brush up on their skills or learn a new technique.
Illustrated step-by-step instructions for each project ease knitters into the craft, from the basics of casting on and making slipknots to more advanced methods such as cabling and Fair Isle. Debbie offers advice on the essential equipment and on yarns that will be gentle against a baby's skin—cashmere blends, merinos, and organic cotton. Start with the cozy blanket or cute beanie hat and advance to the playful rompers and classic cardigan. All projects are relaxing in their simplicity, and the pleasure of making them will be exceeded only by the joy of sharing them with your little ones.


Adorable Baby Knits: 25 Patterns for Boys and Girls
Intermediate to advanced knitters will adore these original designs, which offer a modern take on classic infant knitwear. Twenty-five patterns, arranged by skill level, include booties and matching hats, blankets, a vest, and a dress as well as a generous selection of sweaters, cardigans, and coats. The patterns incorporate cables, lace, bobbles, color work, and a variety of other techniques that lend a distinctive charm to each item. All projects feature clear directions as well as charts, schematics, and color photos.
Projects include booties in fisherman's rib and seed stitches, rainbow booties with matching hat, flower picot and frilly sun hats, and blankets with teddy bear and rosette motifs. Sweaters range from sheep, daisy, and nautical styles to swing, fringed, and loop stitch cardigans. Other patterns include an easy henley, zigzag bolero, peplum coat, moss stitch duffle coat, cabled vest and pullover, lace and seed stitch dress, and more. An ideal source of fresh ideas and personalized presents, this book is also a great gift for anyone with a knack for knitting.

My First Knitting Book: Easy-to-Follow Instructions and More Than 15 Projects
If you want to learn to knit, you only need a ball of yarn, knitting needles, some patience — and this book! It's the ideal introduction to knitting, with easy-to-follow, full-color instructions for more than fifteen projects. Clear, step-by-step explanations of basic techniques make this guide great for beginners of all ages, especially those wishing to create handmade gifts.
An introduction explains the how-to of knitting, from holding the needles and yarn to casting on, basic stitches, and finishing touches. Patterns start out as simple as can be and gradually become more challenging, although by no means difficult. Readers can advance from bracelets, hair ornaments, and pocketbooks to scarves and hats, in addition to a charming variety of household decorations.