Love Knitting for Baby

With summer now behind us and the weather getting cooler by the day, our thoughts are turning to cosy jumpers, snuggly blankets – and of course Christmas! It's never too early to make a start on festive knitting, and we've packed this issue full of s

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Knitted in the softest merino yarn, which just also happens to be toasty warm, this penguin hat is just the thing to keep tiny heads cosy. The white face piece, eyes and beak are all made separately and sewn onto the main hat, so no HMJ›GYPX›MRXEVWME

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If you love nothing more than decorating the Christmas tree, then this project is sure to appeal with its tinsel-like stripey sleeves and bright red bobbles like rows of shiny baubles! A cosy knit made in pure new wool, this is one to bring out on De

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A mummy and baby penguin add just the right amount of cuteness to this cosy winter dress, while brightly ribbed edges and a striped yoke keep the look modern and fresh. Apart from the edgings, the dress is worked in stocking stitch throughout, using

T› his scrumptiously soft knit is certain to draw oohs and aahs from fellow knitters – and happy gurgles from baby, too. From the front, it’s a classic shawl collar cardigan, with a little paw print the only clue as to the main feature of this knit…

Get Christmas off to a beary good start with Fred Frost – our sweet teddy, sporting his very own Fair Isle knit. What a stylish fellow! The jumper is made separately and placed on Fred's body, so you can skip this stage if you'd prefer a plain, unclo

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In this stylish jumper, the simple moss stitch pattern gives amazing texture to the knitted fabric and works well with the double rib pattern on the edgings, too. It’s a classic knit, but with the addition of a hood, it instantly looks modern and spo

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Can you knit in rows? Then you can knit in the round! There’s no real mystery to it and it’s a great way to make quick items like baby socks without bulky seams that might be uncomfortable for tiny feet. Being able to knit in the round will enable yo

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Every baby needs its own special blanket, and this design is both pretty and practical – a gift that’s sure to be loved. The lace pattern gives this blanket an appealing traditional look and creates a nice open fabric that lets air circulate. But we

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