Keepsake Baby Afghans

These seven lacy and lovely afghans designed by Kay Meadors work up quickly in sport weight yarn for a special baby! The centers of these afghans finish in a flash, leaving you time to add the elegant edgings that give the wonderful wraps their old-fashioned charm. Keepsake Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #3281)

Baby gifts are always so much fun to make, and this collection of 12 crocheted baby afghans is sure to have the perfect match for your little one. Baby afghans make great shower gifts, too. Pick your favorite or work your way through the year; you'll be prepared no matter when the next shower pops up. And you know that new mommy will love you for it! 12 wraps, from Easy to Experienced, using Light or Medium Weight yarn: Stripes for January; hearts and ribbons for February; flowers for March; rainbow squares for April; floral strips for May; patchwork for June; ripples for July; animals for August; an up-to-date granny for September; "X" kisses for October; tiered stitches for November; and shells for December.

Our Best Knit Baby Afghans, -Collection of 33 darling cover-ups for baby boys and girls. Fashioned in soft pastels.

News of a new arrival brings about a flurry of activity. In reality there is very little a newborn needs other than warmth and love and what better way to show that you care than to hand-knit a beautiful baby blanket.

You'll love this wonderful collection of favorite Leisure Arts baby afghans, with a variety of styles and colors. Each one of these 54 cover-ups includes step-by-step instructions and radiant full-color photography so you can be confident of success.

From lacy to bold color detail, this stunning baby blanket collection will help knitters create a beautiful keepsake that will keep any little one warm and snug. Crafters can choose from beautiful cables, lace, and picture motifs to a simple garter stitch which makes this book perfect for all skill levels. Clear instructions on the basic techniques are provided to guide you through step-by-step to ensure perfect results. Pick up your needles and make a blanket or two that will be treasured for years to come.

"Accented with texture-rich stitches, the traditional granny square takes on a modern look that's just right for the nursery in bright playful colors"--Page 1.

Gentle and satiny on Baby's tender skin, Caron Simply Soft yarn makes wonderful blankets, sweaters, and accessories to crochet for little ones. Wrap your baby in fluffy afghans or create a lace-edged christening blanket for a beautiful keepsake. Infants will stay cozy in colorful booties and a whimsical cap, while older babies will be ready for cool-weather travel in a warm hoodie. Why not combine Simply Soft yarn with your love of crochet to make these sweet designs? You'll keep a youngster warm and comfy this winter! 6 easy and intermediate projects for medium weight yarn: Striped Hoodie (size 12 months); Pinwheel Baby Blanket; Matching Hat and Baby Booties (size 6 months); Cloud Cover Baby Blanket; and Christening Blanket.