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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Knitwear designers can get inspiration from almost anything when it comes to re-creating a color scheme, an image or a texture in stitches. Sometimes the inspiration isn’t always obvious in the finished project, but sometimes it’s more literal.

That’s the way it is with the Tin Ceiling Blanket from Purl Soho. Not just because the inspiration is in the name, but if you’ve ever seen one of these old ceilings you can see that the design of the blanket is quite similar to the pattern of the tin tiles.

This is also a good example of the idea that you don’t have to use fancy stitch patterns or lots of color to make a big impact with your knits. This single-color blanket (designed by Gianna Mueller and inspired by a washcloth and towel set designed by Sandi Rosner) is made completely with knits and purls, other than slipped stitches at the beginning of rows to make neater edges.

The pattern is written out row by row, but there’s also a chart, which means this project is a great opportunity to practice reading a chart where you can check your work against the written pattern if you need to.

It comes in two sizes, a crib blanket and a throw. The yarn used in the sample is an organic cotton sold by the cone, which is a great way to get a large quantity of yarn and have fewer ends to weave in. In fact, you can knit either size of the blanket with just one cone of yarn, which isn’t inexpensive but makes you a great, sturdy, heirloom quality but still washable blanket you’ll use for years to come. (Of course you can use any sport weight yarn you like to make this blanket.)

Check out all the details and grab the free pattern from Purl Soho.

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