Simply Baby: 20 Adorable Knits for Baby's First Two Years

I had already seen this book since a friend had it, so I knew I'd like it. The projects are easy enough but not overly simple-looking. They make great gifts. Patterns are clearly written and the book also has instructions for some of the techniques. Very cute babies,too. I was disappointed to find some of the Debbie Bliss yarns they recommend have already been discontinued, but there are lots of great yarns out there to substitute.

Debbie's instructions for these patterns are very detailed and easy to understand. I made the baby shrug in two nights-- following her path to the letter. The sizes run "generous" to a little big, but that is appropriate to a rapidly growing baby. I look forward to using many of these timeless patterns over and over and perhaps add some small embellishments of my own. A wonderful buy.

So your best friend has just told you she's pregnant, you really want to give her something special and hand-made, but the only knitting you've ever done was a garter stitch scarf and a sweater you have been attempting to finish for years? Sounds familiar? If so, click and get this book. I wouldn't probably recommend it to total beginners (if you're one, get Baby Knits for Beginners by the same author - or better still, get both and you're set). The patterns aren't difficult, but even the advanced knitters should not get bored with this book. True, Bliss uses only her own yarns (quite understandable), but that's not a problem if you know how to choose substitutes. Some people complain the patterns are difficult to read, but that's not the case. Even I, a very pre-intermediate knitter whose native language is not English, don't have any problems with that. Highly recommended.

I've only knit the baby shrug so far, but as someone who does not have a lot of experience with knitting garments, I loved the instructions. Very clear, easy to follow. The yarns are gorgeous. Soothing to work with. I would recommend this to anyone. The book itself is nicely laid out with beautiful pictures of the knitting and the babies...

There are so many DORKY baby patterns out there. Debbie Bliss has some beautiful classic shapes that even a "advanced" beginner like myself can attempt. My "neice-to-be" will love the new clothes!! Highly recommended.