knittingforchildrenandbabies

KNIT A CUTE PENGUIN!

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTpasha.html

simply adorable!

SOLAR BUTTONS

http://www.worldknit.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=

PROD&Store_Code=1&Product_Code=solar_button&Category_Code=Buttons

change color in the sun to delight children (of all ages!)

NOVELTY BUTTONS

http://www.buttonmad.com/Site/Catalogue/Catalogue%20Page1.htm

http://www.fibershop.com/buttons.shtml

http://www.jimmybeanswool.com/secure-html/onlineec/buttonsHome.asp

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingEssentials/Buttons/

http://letsknit.com/dept.cfm?dept=8

http://theirishewe.com/shop/index.php?cPath=55&osCsid=331a13938da73b3272323ba2068e335c

http://www.sheepyyarnmn.com/tip5.html

large assortment of child-appealing buttons for that special garment

last URL offers excellent advice for sewing on buttons that stay put

"GROW AS YOU GO" CHILDREN'S SWEATER

http://www.maggiesrags.com/gayg.htm

unique pattern for children sizes 3 months - 12 years

needle size, gauge, and type of yarn changes for different sizes

lasts for three years!

BUNNY KNIT- ALONG

http://knittinggeek.com/gallery/2002gallery/other/bunny.htm

http://www.heartstringsfiberarts.com/bunny.shtm

http://www.thesilverpenny.com/BooksSewing.html#anchor_14208

make a rabbit out of a square piece of knitting

last URL has related book Australia to make other toys out of flat knitted squares

LADYBUGS!

http://www.fibershop.com/lady_bug/kit.shtml

http://www.ardithkeef.com/BtnEnlarge.asp?ShirtID=19

http://www.needlebeetle.com/fionasfriends/patterns/ladybug.html

http://www.karpstyles.com/catalog.html?item=684&catid=New%20Stock&ret=http%3A%2F%2F

www.karpstyles.com%2Fcatalog.html%3Fpage%3D4%26category%3DNew%2520Stock

http://www.woolandcompany.net/detail.aspx?ID=1813

http://www.fiberelements.com/store.php?cmd=ProductDetail&ID=334&Type=Accessories

http://www.fiberelements.com/store.php?cmd=ProductDetail&ID=335&Type=Accessories

http://theirishewe.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=55_59&products_id=

326&osCsid=331a13938da73b3272323ba2068e335c

http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/beths-ladybughat.html

http://theirishewe.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=55_59&products_id=

327&osCsid=331a13938da73b3272323ba2068e335c

http://www.needleartsbookshop.com/knitting_books/Morehouse_Farm_Merino_Knits.html

http://www.morehousefarm.com/MerinoKnits/

my favorite insect on children's knitware and buttons -- and knitting needles

last two URLs feature new book from Morehouse Farm featuring an adorable ladybug mitten and hat set

KNITTED CATS AND DOGS

http://www.awesomeewe.com/45500.htm

adorable felines and canines that stand, sit, or lie down

POCKET PALS

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/AKNIT/pals.html

miniature multicultural children with their own pocket and pouch -- adorable!

LITTLE TURTLE KNITS

http://www.littleturtleknits.com/pages/patterns.php

well-designed patterns by mothers

comfort needs of growing babies and children

ear-warming hats, mittens, and babywear

mother/baby poncho!

clever "ultimate wool ball" toy pattern for using up odd bits of yarn

handmade clay beaded birch knitting needles, too

KNITTING FOR BABIES

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter03/FEATbabeswools.html

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall03/PATThoover.html

http://www.interweave.com/knit/books/Natural_Knits/default.asp

excellent pointers on choosing yarn and pattern for gifts for babies

second URL has beautiful, simple "Hoover" baby blanket pattern

last URL highlights book that promotes use of organic yarns for babies

KNITTED DOLLS AND ANIMALS

http://www.yarnfwd.com/jeangr.html

unique, adorable, charming figures to knit -- VERY appealing and colorful

"CRITTER" KITS

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/Snake/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/SnakeDuo/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/Gecko/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/Critters/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/Sheep/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/Skunk/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Scarves/Caterpillar/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Critters/

excitement for a child to wind animal scarf around his or her neck

snake, gecko, sheep, skunk, caterpillar, and more

charming designs and appealing colors in merino wool which is non-itchy

incentive to keep warm when winter is at its fiercest

matching mittens and cap, too

ALSO AVAILABLE IN PATTERNS ONLY

BE A CAMELEON!

http://www.kidsknits.com/chameleon.html

clever versatile pullover with convertible neck for more warmth

SANDRA KNITTING MAGAZINES FOR BABIES, TODDLERS, AND CHILDREN

http://www.glpnews.com/EN/Crafts/SandraBaby1.html

http://www.glpnews.com/EN/Crafts/SandraChildren1.html

IMAGINE! magazine with specialized content for the little ones

KNITTING AT KNOON

http://knittingatknoon.com/FSsunhats.html

http://knittingatknoon.com/FSweeone.html

http://knittingatknoon.com/mittenpatt.html

first URL - variety of styles for baby girls -- and boys, knittable in cool cotton

(sunhats are essentials for babies in the new century; the sun is not friendly)

second URL -- lovely sweater, hat, and bootie set with clever ideas for knitting buttonholes for either sex

third URL -- FREE multi-sized pattern for baby and child mittens

TOASTY POCKET CREATURES

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTpocketcreatures.html

cheerful little creatures -- Uni, Mimi, or Eddie -- that hold removable rice and lavender-filled bags

heat up in the microwave to keep your hands toasty on chilly days

MAGNITS FREE PATTERNS

http://www.magknits.com/Jan06/patterns/mouse.htm

http://magknits.com/Sept05/patterns/garden.htm

cute pattern of mouse mittens for little ones!

variety of vegetables is so unique!

"THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT" SWEATER

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/AKNIT/OwlSweater.html

favorite poem by Edward Lear to read to my children

beautful sweater with front and back design

THE BEE'S KNEES

http://www.beeskneesknits.ca/patterns.html

http://www.simplysockyarn.com/Categories.bok?category=PATTERNS%3ABees+Knees,

+Kids+Sweaters+Using+Sock+Yarn

colorfully patterns goodies to stitch up for your beloved wee one

REVERSIBLE BABY HAT

http://www.straw.com/cpy/patterns/baby-child/revers-baby-hat.html

make a baby hat to fit thesmallest heads (2-4 mos) then reverse to other side

for 5-8 months and up

HOODED NECK-DOWN BABY SWEATER

http://www.warmewe.com/kits.html

love it! easy to get baby or toddler in and out of it

hood adds cozy warmth

MOREHOUSE FARMS "JUST CURIOUS"

http://www.morehousefarm.com/JustCurious/

http://www.morehousefarm.com/KnittingKits/Hats/Hoody/

non-itchy, incredibly soft merino wool

glorious, fun color combos in wide selection of children's items

favorite: variegated hoody -- easy on and off and what warmth!