This pattern is for a pair of baby/toddler dungarees, or overalls, with a bumblebee motif on the front and back pockets. The Bernat Denimstyle recommended offers a very soft cotton texture, but has the look of rough and tough denim. The front pocket is real, so your young mason can carry whatever tools a toddler may need. The butt flap is attac...

From pattern description: “This is a turtle set for newborns that I dreamt up while making a Sheldon as gift for a friend’s baby shower. It consists of a shell-patterned cardigan with matching longies for your Sheldons and summer dress for your Shellys. It’s topped off with an animal themed hat, and I think that Not an Artist’s Miittens pattern...

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Poinsettias, better known as Euphorbia pulcherrima to us botany nerds, are standard fixtures of the Holiday season. Unfortunately, so is bitterly cold weather. This set is designed with heat-retention as a primary goal to keep your little flowers cosy and warm over the Holidays. Smaller needles with worsted weight wool and the use of ribbed cuf...

I love the Basket Weave pattern; for a stitch so simple, it’s amazing how it forms such an optical illusion. It actually looks like strands of fabric are interwoven!

This is a really quick knit if you need to make a baby gift fast. It makes a small blanket ideal for uses such as keeping a baby warm in a stroller or car seat. Lining the blanket with a fleece backing will make it even cozier. The Basketweave stitch is so simple, but makes the illusion of a woven fabric. The texture is also fun for a baby to t...