Fiona Goble - Knitted Animal Nursery: 37 gorgeous animal-themed knits for babies, toddlers, and the home

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and the home fiona goble Published in 2017 by CICO Books An imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd 2021 Jockeys Fields, London WC1R 4BW 341 E 116th St, New York, NY 10029 www.rylandpeters.com 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Text Fiona Goble 2017 Design, illustration, and photography CICO Books 2017 The authors moral rights have been asserted. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior permission of the publisher. A CIP catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress and the British Library. eISBN: 978 1 78249 512 3 ISBN: 978 1 78249 433 1 Printed in China Editor: Kate Haxell Designer: Alison Fenton Photographer: Terry Benson Stylist: Rob Merrett Illustrator: Stephen Dew Art director: Sally Powell Production controller: Mai-Ling Collyer Publishing manager: Penny Craig Publisher: Cindy Richards contents chapter 1
cute clothes and bags chapter 2
heads, hands, and tiny toes chapter 3
for the nursery No one can carry off the super-cute animal look quite as well as babies and toddlers. And I dont think its ever too early in life to stand out from the crowdjust a little bit.

That was the thinking behind the range of patterns in this book, which contains lots of straightforward designs for new and intermediate knitters, and some more challenging ideas for seasoned crafters. The book is aimed at knitters who want to create something less run of the mill, either for their own little ones or to give as gifts. Ive divided the book into three sections. So there are chapters full of clothes and accessories for babies and for toddlers. And theres also a section with items to make for the nursery, including toys, pillows, and rugs. For babies, you can choose from a frog onesie and matching hat, a gorgeous tiger or bumblebee outfit, and lots more besides.

Or you may want to whip up my personal favorite item in the book, a pair of fluffy koala bootees. For toddlers, theres a striking zebra cardigan, all worked in garter stitch. Also, there are super-bulky bear and rabbit hats that knit up quickly and will definitely help keep out the winter chill. Or, if youre pushed for time, I can thoroughly recommend the cat hairband, which Im sure youll be able to finish in two or three evenings. If youd prefer to create a toy or an item for the nursery, there are ideas for those as well. So choose from a charming bird mobile, a quirky aardvark, a whale pillow, or even a turtle rug for the nursery floor.

If youre new to knitting, or picking up your needles again after a break, there are patterns that require nothing more than the knitting basics. Most of the hats, the mitts, and the swaddling blanket should all be well within your grasp. But if you want to try your hand at something more advanced, baby and toddlersized items are always a good place to start. Ive included all the instructions you need within the book itself, but you will also be able to find my video tutorials on casting on and binding (casting) off and the basic stitches at www.youtube.com/CICOBooks. If you cant find the exact yarns Ive used, dont worry. But please choose a yarn of the same weight and with a similar fiber content.

If youre in doubt, ask at your knitting store or check out the website www.yarnsub.com. Ive loved working on this book and I hope you love making your own versions of the designs. If you have any problems, please contact me via my website, fionagoble.com, and I will do my best to help you out. Fiona Goble cute clothes and bags skill level tiger
outfit Big cats dont come much more docile than this. These tiger pants and matching hat are knitted in a luxury yarn thats a dream to knit with and baby friendly. Because its also washable, its parent friendly, too.

Personally, I dont think theres a new parent in the world who wouldnt be thrilled with this show-stopping ensemble. yarn and materials Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% wool, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere) light worsted (DK) yarn 3 x 1oz (50g) balls (137yd/125m) in shade 092 Orange (A) 1 x 1oz (50g) ball (137yd/125m) in shade 300 Black (B) This quantity will be enough for both the trousers and the hat; 2 balls of orange for the trousers and 1 ball for the hat 13in (33cm) length of -in (13-mm) wide elastic A small amount of standard sewing thread needles and equipment US 3 (3.25mm) knitting needles US 2 (2.75mm) knitting needles Yarn sewing needle Standard sewing needle 4 x stitch markers or small safety pins Medium safety pin (for threading elastic) gauge (tension) 25 sts and 34 rows in stockinette (stocking) stitch to a 4-in (10-cm) square on US 3 (3.25mm) needles. Note that if you are considering substituting the yarn, this yarn is quite a thin light worsted (DK) and knits up well on these size needles. measurements To fit an average 36 month (912 month) old baby. The trousers are approx. 12(14)in (30(35.5)cm) long.

The hat has a 13(15)in (33(38)cm) circumference. For more details on sizes and sizing, see . abbreviations See . to make trousers