Cozy Toes For Baby

With crochet patterns that are as adorable as they are practical, you can provide fashion for wee ones while keeping tiny toes warm. Felted for shape and sturdiness - with leather soles for durability - these are finished shoes. Stitch to support a worthy cause - the authors' proceeds will be donated to the Imani Project to help children in Kenya orphaned by HIV/AIDS. Select from seven patterns, each in five sizes, embellished with appealing motifs Easy-to-make foam inserts ensure the perfect shoe shape and size during felting Use readily available materials; you can even use suede elbow patches for soles

With crochet patterns that are as adorable as they are practical, you can provide fashion for wee ones while keeping tiny toeswarm. Felted for shape and sturdiness - with leather soles for safety and durability'these are finished shoes rather thanbooties. Select from eight patterns featuring nature-inspired motifs - each in five sizes Rely on beginner-friendly instructions and illustrations as you make precious keepsakes and attractive gifts Support a worthy cause - the author's proceeds will bedonated to the Imani Project to help children in Kenya orphaned by HIV/AIDS

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America's best-selling and best-loved guide to baby gear is back with an updated and revised edition! Yes, a baby book that actually answers the big question about having a baby: How am I going to afford all this? With the average cost of a baby topping $7400 for just the first year alone, new parents need creative solutions and innovative ideas to navigate the consumer maze that confronts all parents-to-be. BabyBargains is the answer! Inside, you’ll discover: • BEST BET PICKS for cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs, diapers and more! • CHEAT SHEETS for your baby registry―create a baby registry in minutes with our good, better, best ideas. • SEVEN THINGS no one tells you about baby gear, from nursery furniture to feeding baby. • THE TRUTH ABOUT STROLLERS―and which brands work best in the real world. • Dozens of SAFETY TIPS to keep baby safe and affordably baby proof your home. • DETAILED CHARTS that compare brands of cribs, high chairs, car seats and more. This new 13th edition adds the latest tips and advice on getting bargains on baby gear, including: 1. Streamlined recommendations by parenting lifestyle, from a crib for space-challenged urban parents to an affordable car seat for Grandma's car. 2. New recommendations for baby feeding, from baby food processors to storage ideas for home-made baby food. 3. BUDGET-FRIENDLY picks for dozens of items, from high chairs to infant car seats. 4. Expanded coverage of the price war on diapers―who's got the best deals now?

Crochet a modern yet classic layette for baby's first years with this exquisite collection of patterns from Vita Apala, the popular designer behind Mon Petit Violon. In this value-packed collection of 20 crochet patterns, sutble colours, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4. Beautifully photographed and with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, the collection includes rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties and bonnet, so that you can crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe with ease. There are designs for little girls and boys, and a large number of the designs are completely gender neutral. Baby and toddler garments and accessories are fun to crochet because they are quick to make and very rewarding. They require less yarn too, making them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously - the ultimate handmade baby gift. Crochet designer Vita Apala, better known as Mon Petit Violon, has been delighting crocheters with her baby designs for decades, having sold over 150,000 patterns on Etsy with five stars reviews. Her patterns, which are written in US crochet terms, are renowned for being exceptionally well put together, with everything explained in detail, step-by-step photos throughout so you can compare your progress as you follow along, and with all the working out done for you. As well as the extensive pattern collection, at the back of the book is a detailed techniques section, where you will learn all the basic and special stitches needed to create the amazing textures, including ribbing, ruffles, bobbles, shells and more. This comprehensive guide to baby crochet will give you a wealth of patterns at your fingertips, allowing you to hone your skills on a small scale while making garments that the little people in your life will love to be seen in.

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• Inspired original designs for baby boys and girls, multiply sized for newborns to 12 months • Includes 10 top-selling designs from Kristi Simpson's incredibly successful downloadable crochet pattern business, RAKJpatterns.com, as well as 25 new designs exclusive to this collection • Patterns include delightful hats, baby shoes and socks, headbands, skirts and pants, sweaters and vests, as well as blankets, bibs, and crocheted toys • Designs for crocheted photography props appropriate for baby portraits, like the Chevron Hat and Diaper Cover Set, Peapod Hooded Cocoon, and the Mossy Baby Pod • Patterns include detail shots and how-to photographs where appropriate, as well as photos of the finished garment • Also includes a tutorial section covering stitches used throughout the book, complete with step-by-step how-to photographs