Book Review – 3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits

If you’re looking for the cutest baby knits that use only 1, 2, or 3 skeins of yarn, then “3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits: 23 Knitted Baby Garments, Blankets, Toys, and More!” is the perfect book for you. This book offers an amazing collection of baby knit patterns that are perfect for creating something special for your own little one or for an easy gift for a baby shower.

The book includes a wide range of adorable options, from a chic, kimono-style sweater for a budding fashionista to an adorable striped romper for a bouncing baby boy. You’ll find patterns for cozy colorwork beanies to keep little one’s head warm through the winter months and handmade loveys or cabled nursery blankets that make the perfect welcome-home gift for a brand-new bundle of joy.

The designs in the book are knitted in chic neutrals and fresh, modern brights in a range of sizes from newborn to toddler, which makes it easy to find something that will please babies and moms alike. The book is well-written and the patterns are easy to follow, making it perfect for knitters of all skill levels.

Overall, “3 Skeins or Less – Modern Baby Knits: 23 Knitted Baby Garments, Blankets, Toys, and More!” is a must-have

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One of the hardest things about winter for me is the lack of color. It’s like the whole world ran out of toner, and often our clothes reflect the muted landscape outside, which just makes everything more drab.

This year I’m trying to use and wear all the fun colors of yarn I have in my stash, and I think the Minas Sweater from Cecilia Lalanne & Gabriella Calderini for Manos del Uruguay would be a great way to use a lot of colorful yarn on a sweet sweater.

This cropped sweater uses 1×1 stranded colorwork where the colors change as you work the pattern, which makes it look more complex than it is. The project calls for five colors of worsted weight yarn, but you could probably even use more (or use a multicolored yarn as one or some of your options) to bring even more color to the party.

It’s a simple drop shoulder crewneck with straight sleeves, so pretty much all you have to focus on is changing your colors when you need to.

There are seven size options in the pattern, ranging from a bust circumference (on the sweater, not the wearer) from 42.75 to 69.25 inches, or 108.5 to 176 cm. It’s intended to be worn with around 8 inches or 20 cm of positive ease for a casual, oversized look.

You can go bold with the color choices like the sample shown here, or pick a couple of more neutral colors to combine with some brighter shades if that’s more your style. Either way this project should be as easy to knit as it is fun to wear. And of course those bright colors make me think a teenager in your life might love it, but of course there’s no rule that says you have to stop wearing fun colors at a certain age. Thank goodness.

The pattern is free to download from Ravelry and is available in both English and Spanish.

[Photo: Cecilia Lalanne & Gabriella Calderini]

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