Baby Knitting As An Ideal Gift
It is always a good idea to knit a blanket or booties for a new baby. It is an ideal gift for a baby, because there is no question of size. Baby knitting can be simple, because if you just make something for the baby that stretches easily, it is good enough. Besides, baby knitting need not be time-consuming and can be fun. An easy pattern will be possible to finish in a few days.
Free Size
It is always nice to present a baby with something handcrafted, and baby knitting is an ideal choice. Size doesn't really matter, though if the baby is incredibly small your baby gift might be too large for him. But babies grow so fast, that your oversize gift will be just the right size within a few months.
The yarn that you use for baby knitting should be well considered. New mothers don't have too much time to wash fancy fabrics, so knit something practical for the baby which can be machine washable.
For Beginners
If you are looking at learning to knit, then start with baby knitting. There is a great sense of satisfaction in completing the cute and tiny booties or a simple blanket. Try out sweaters and jump suits, caps, socks and gloves if you like. It is a good opportunity to try out all the elements of knitting on a small scale.
Patterns
Look out for cute baby knitting patterns which are available online, but in plenty of knitting books and magazines. You don't even have to buy them, if you don't want to, just borrow them from friends and when you have finished, just return the book or magazine. You could visit your local library and look for knitting books and magazines there. The only expense for you would be to copy the pattern that you choose.
The online patterns from yarn companies can be found in most magazines too. The instructions are not often there, for which you have to go online and download the instructions. The yarn companies know the best yarn to use for baby knitting, and you can easily find patterns that use it with the click of a button.
All That You Can Knit
Think of all the projects that you can undertake for baby knitting. There is such a wide range of clothes that you can make like bibs, mittens, hats, sweaters, cardigans, booties, socks and jumpers. Don't miss out on the fun of experimenting, because after baby knitting you can graduate to making more difficult patterns with yarn.
