The arrival of a new baby is time for celebration and a new baby needs new things, even before the baby has arrived new parents may be rushing to obtain a new wardrobe, as well as all sorts of accessories and toys for the nursery.
Fortunately, if you're a knitter, or you have a willing knitter in the family you can make a lot of baby items yourself. Whether you're looking to make something as a gift for a newborn, or you're trying to provide something for your own baby, the baby knitting patterns we have here will give you some ideas.
There is plenty for you to choose from even if you're a beginner and looking for some easy baby knitting patterns to create your first knit for the baby or a more experienced knitter with an heirloom shawl in mind.
Not sure where to begin ? Here are some things you may wish to consider before you begin knitting for baby
our knitting pattern leaflets are priced from £2.99
choose a knitting design suitable for a baby girl or boy & neutral colour yarn if the sex is unknown
start with an easy knit design if you are new to knitting, don't be too adventurous for your first project
think about a pattern for aran or chunky thickness if the baby is due to arrive in the Winter months to keep baby snug
if you haven't knitted in a fine yarn before, perhaps now is the time with a smaller project and one of our 4 ply baby knitting patterns
allow yourself sufficient time to complete an intricate shawl as you will want to enjoy the knitting & not be rushed to complete it in time for the birth
most patterns will include more than 1 style & often with sizes up to 6-7 years
some of our Baby Knitting Pattern books are filled with up to 50 designs, this is a great purchase with a variety of designs in different thicknesses of yarn
do have a look at the Debbie Bliss baby patterns too as these are timeless classics & will be loved & adored by all
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