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Author: Tara Jon Manning
ISBN: 0307338258
Number of Pages: 144
Publication Date: 2006-10-17
Publisher: Potter Craft
Release Date: 2006-10-17

Customer Review

Organic and recycled materials for baby crafts--what a great idea!
by Customer A1IU7S4HCK1XK0 at October 25th, 2006
This is a delightful new book of baby patterns with a twist; the materials used are either organic cottons (which I personally adore; they are so soft and cushy because they are not treated or dyed) --and recycled materials liked felted old sweaters. Now, organic cottons can be a tad pricey but for babies require so little yarn, you can afford to knit with the best. I love the idea of organic cotton because babies have thin, delicate skin. As to recycling, you can go to the thrift store or your own closet and felt good but worn-out sweaters of pure wool and make delightful fabrics to cut up and sew for baby toys or clothing.

The patterns include:
Hemp stroller tote
Hoodie sweater
Cable Aran sweaater
Stripe sweater and knicker set
Beanie
Cotton Topper
BOnet
Bottle Cozies
Argyle Vest
Nursing shawl
chenille robe and washcloth
recycled wool jacket for a toddler
Sherpa fleece pants and jacket
hats of all sorts
hot water bottle cover
Toys: stars, blocks, bear, snake, doll, star babies, fairies, wizard, a mobile of felted stars

There are templates in the back for cutting out the sewing projects and easy knitting instructions. Aside from a few more complex knit patterns involving intarsia (color knitting pictures) most are easy knit.

A new mom will probably love this book and could furnish her entire nursery with items from the book. Very very cute and plenty of variety.

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