InstaKnits for Baby

By Melissa Leapman

Melissa Leapman is back with a brand new collection of InstaKnitsjust for baby!

In the original InstaKnits she delivered a variety of quick-to-knit, Instagram-worthy patterns for adults, but what about all of the adorable knits for babies? In InstaKnits for Baby she has designed blankets, sweaters, hats, booties, toys, and more in bright pops of color--perfect for any new baby's close-up!

Patterns are organized in sections by the time it takes to knit them, from less than five hours to just over 20 hours, so you can plan your knitting accordingly and know that your gift will be ready when baby arrives. There are 30 patterns in all, sized from newborn to 24 months. Baby shower this weekend? Better stick with a Pixie Hat, Stuffed Froggy, or something else from the "less than five hours" chapter. Have a month or two? Then you've got time for the Sunny Topper, Giraffe Blanket, or Koala Lovey. Insta-Knits for Baby is sure to become your favorite resource for all those last-minute baby gift ideas!

• Language: English
• Publisher: RowmanLittlefield
• Release date: Dec 5, 2023
• ISBN: 9780811771757

Melissa Leapman

With more than 1,000 knit and crochet designs in print, Melissa Leapman is one of the most widely published American designers. She began her design career by freelancing for leading ready-to-wear design houses in New York City. She is the author of a few dozen knit and crochet books and publications, and her designs have been featured in numerous magazines and yarn house pamphlets.

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Copyright © 2023 Melissa Leapman

Photography © 2023 Gale Zucker

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the publisher, except by a reviewer who may quote passages in a review.

The contents of this book are for personal use only. Patterns herein may be reproduced in limited quantities for such use. Any large-scale commercial reproduction is prohibited without the written consent of the publisher.

We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of these instructions. We cannot, however, be responsible for human error, typographical mistakes, or variations in individual work.

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Information available

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data available

ISBN 978-0-8117-7174-0 (paper : alk. paper)

ISBN 978-0-8117-7175-7 (electronic)

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First Edition

To Abigail and Charlie,

the greatest grandnieces ever!

CONTENTS

Cover

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

PROJECTS

Less Than Five Hours

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Cute Caterpillar

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Preppy Socks

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Just Ducky

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Elfin Booties

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Lamb Hat

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Nordic Earflap Hat

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Beach Ball

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Bonny Bib

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Clownfish Teether

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Baseball Cap

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Happy Hippo Rattle

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Pixie Hat

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Sprig Teether

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Stuffed Froggy

Five to Ten Hours

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Teddy Lovey

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Comfy Hoodie

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Rocking Horse Bib

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Honey Bunny

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Naptime Blankie

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Koala Lovey

Ten to Twenty Hours

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Confetti Jacket

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Snug as a Bug in a Rug Bunting

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Sunny Topper

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All Dressed Up

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Nothing Beats Pleats

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My Teddy Sweater

More Than Twenty Hours

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Giraffe Blankie

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All Heart Blanket

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Cuddle-Up Throw

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Graceful Blanket

RESOURCES

Reading Knitting Charts and Patterns

Abbreviations

Glossary of Chart Symbols

Techniques

Yarn Choice and Substitution

Material Resources

The Knitting Community

Author Resources

Cover

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Introduction

PROJECTS

Less Than Five Hours

Cute Caterpillar

Preppy Socks

Just Ducky

Elfin Booties

Lamb Hat

Nordic Earflap Hat

Beach Ball

Bonny Bib

Clownfish Teether

Baseball Cap

Happy Hippo Rattle

Pixie Hat

Sprig Teether

Stuffed Froggy

Five to Ten Hours

Teddy Lovey

Comfy Hoodie

Rocking Horse Bib

Honey Bunny

Naptime Blankie

Koala Lovey

Ten to Twenty Hours

Confetti Jacket

Snug as a Bug in a Rug Bunting

Sunny Topper

All Dressed Up

Nothing Beats Pleats

My Teddy Sweater

More Than Twenty Hours

Giraffe Blankie

All Heart Blanket

Cuddle-Up Throw

Graceful Blanket

RESOURCES

Reading Knitting Charts and Patterns

Abbreviations

Glossary of Chart Symbols

Techniques

Yarn Choice and Substitution

Material Resources

The Knitting Community

Author Resources

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RESOURCES

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INTRODUCTION

If you’re like me, your life is overloaded with work, family, and social obligations, without enough hours in the day to fit everything in. (No wonder I never seem to make it to the gym!) When I do find a way to squeeze in a few precious hours of knitting, another baby shower or birthday party invite arrives. (Goodbye, personal knitting!)

Here’s the book we all need: a collection of 30 fresh, easy-to-knit, and social media-worthy projects for the adorable littles in our lives, from newborns to 24 months of age. Even more exciting, nearly half of them take less than five hours to stitch. (Talk about Insta-knitting!)

To make the book easy to use, the projects are arranged in chapters based on the time commitment needed to finish them.

Do you carpool to swim meets or soccer practice? Good! You can make use of that waiting time and knit the plush beach ball on page 26 in just one sitting.

Have you promised yourself one afternoon every weekend to spend on your craft? You can whip out the sweet, stuffed bunny on page 67 before dinner!

Does your family binge-watch Netflix on long holiday weekends? Turn them into your personal stitching time! You can crank out the toasty All Heart Blanket on page 112 by the opener of Season 3.

You can tackle most of these designs using only basic knitting skills, but if something looks unfamiliar, refer to the handy Resources section in the back of the book. Photos demonstrate nearly every technique from the cast-on to the bind-off and all the fun stuff in between.

Once you have finished a project, I’d love to see it! Please use #InstaKnitsForBaby and the individual hashtag shown on the project page on your social media and tag me. I’ll gladly share it. Who knows, maybe your post (with your beautiful Little One modeling, of course) will go viral! (Hello, Hollywood scouts!)

#InstaKnitsForBaby #InstaKnits

#MakersGonnaMake #KnittingforBaby

#BabyKnits @Melissa.Leapman

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LESS THAN FIVE HOURS

Do you want (or need) to crank out a last-minute baby gift? Choose a project from this chapter of the book. Each design can be completed while you’re tied to the house during the cable-guy installation window.

#QuickKnits

#SqueezingInYourMeTime

Cute Caterpillar

#InstaKnitsForBaby_CuteCaterpillar

TIME TO KNIT 3 hours

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length: 9½ in/24 cm

Width: 1½ in/4 cm

MATERIALS

•Berroco Comfort Worsted (#3 medium weight; 50%