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Giveaway: Quick Knits for Babies

May 4, 2015 by Sarah White

baby knits giveaway

Congratulations to Michelle.

Now that royal baby Charlotte has arrived, it seems the whole world is a little baby crazy. Of course knitters are often baby crazy, and new little ones are always a great reason to do a bit of knitting.

This week I’m giving away two books that will help you knit some cute things for little ones on the double.

60 Quick Baby Knits and 60 Quick Knit Baby Essentials are both books with patterns for blankets, sweaters, hats and more for little ones. The first uses Cascade 220 Superwash, while the second uses Cascade Yarns Cherub.

These books offer great go-to patterns that are pretty quick to knit but still cute and great to give.

If you’d like a chance to win these books, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Sunday, May 10. I’d love to know what you think of Charlotte’s name, or what you would name a baby if you had the chance. (Though I love my daughter’s name, I always wanted to have a Maya.)

Thanks for visiting, commenting and sharing, and good luck.

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Comments

  1. Jill siever says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    Charlotte is a pretty name….I love knitting for babies they are so sweet and it is a reminder Der of all the work our grandparents and great grandparents went through to keep us warm and such I their time!

  2. Ronnie G says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    I think Charlotte is a sweet name!

  3. Ellie says

    May 4, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    What wonderful books to have. I have 2 grandchildren and 1 great niece/nephew all due in the 5 months! I’ve been looking for the perfect baby patterns to knit for all of them.

    As for the name Charlotte, I think it is wonderful and beautiful but then I have a fondness for old-fashioned names 🙂

  4. Kylie C says

    May 4, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I like it – pretty and traditional but not old-fashioned. I’m partial to Columbia May for a girl it’s a but out of the ordinary and has lots of nickname potential.

  5. Liz says

    May 4, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    These books would be further inspiration for my friend’s baby born today. Thank you for the giveaway.
    Charlotte is a lovely name.

  6. Rose Scott says

    May 4, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    I like the name Charlotte. I have always wanted a girl named Kirsteen but my husband knew it would be mispronounced or changed by Americans not being familiar with the name.

  7. Steph says

    May 4, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    I think the name Charlotte is nice and traditional and can still have modern nicknames to update it

  8. Charity says

    May 4, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I would love some new patterns for things to make for my newest who is due in September. I’ve always loved the name Charlotte for a girl–sweet and classic. This is boy #3 for me, so I’m having a hard time finding another perfect boy’s name.

  9. Katy M says

    May 4, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I like the name but as everyone had guessed that’s what it would be I’d have personally chosen something else to throw everyone off!

  10. Shelley says

    May 4, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I like the name Charlotte; it is sweet and simple. Thanks for the lovely giveaway. I am a novice knitter and am always looking for some quick and easy patterns to make.

  11. heba saad says

    May 4, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I think Charlotte is a lovely name,thanks for the give away

  12. laura says

    May 4, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Cute book! Charlotte is a sweet name.

  13. Shirley says

    May 4, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    I do not care for the name Charlotte at all! Reminds ma of a Betty Davis movie I seen years ago! I was hoping for Elizabeth, after her great grandma!

  14. Barbara says

    May 4, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    I am loving the name Charlotte. And I’m always looking for a quick baby gift that’s homemade. Thanks for the opportunity

  15. Sue says

    May 5, 2015 at 3:37 am

    Charlotte is a beautiful traditional name. I would love one of the books as I now have three wonderful grandchildren and most of the patterns I used to make things for my six children are looking a bit sad and dated.

  16. lindarumsey says

    May 5, 2015 at 4:30 am

    I love the name Charlotte and very in-keeping with Royal traditions!

  17. Chris Murphy says

    May 5, 2015 at 5:33 am

    Charlotte is such a sweet name; I’m really partial to old fashioned names: I have two daughters, Anna and Alyce (Alice).

  18. Mary Roberts says

    May 5, 2015 at 7:09 am

    I enjoy knitting baby and children items the most ..its so quick and easy..thanks for the give away..
    I love all three names they have for their princess but would have loved to seen Diana as the first name..

  19. Lucinda Tooth says

    May 5, 2015 at 8:25 am

    I have a Charlotte! So obviously love the name 🙂

  20. margaret says

    May 5, 2015 at 8:48 am

    Love the name Charlotte, she is a beautiful baby. I would love to win one of the books as I knit for babies in SCBU at our local hospital and am always looking for something different. Thank you for the comp. xx

  21. knittingdancer says

    May 5, 2015 at 10:35 am

    I have always like the name Jennifer Rebecca for a girl.

  22. Mary Mac says

    May 5, 2015 at 11:17 am

    My sister Guessed the correct first name of Charlotte, I thought it would be Elizabeth and we both thought Diana would be part of her name as well. Over all we came pretty close.

  23. Patty Manders says

    May 5, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I like Charlotte……….I was betting on it in fact. Grandfather Charles can see the name as after him and the sister of the Princess knows it is really after her middle name! Everyone’s happy:)

    from sunny and warm VT,
    the Vermonster

  24. Margie G. says

    May 5, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I think Charlotte is a sweet name! It reminds me of my childhood friend who had the same name.

    I love baby knits and use them as almost-instant-gratification projects between longer knits.

  25. Kathy A. Kindt says

    May 5, 2015 at 11:42 am

    I really like the name Charlotte. I would love to win either of these books, so many wonderful patterns.

  26. Janice Blair says

    May 5, 2015 at 11:53 am

    My Yarnster group knit layette outfits for Birth Choice and other charities in the area. I would love some more up to date patterns for us to use.

    Charlotte is a lovely name, a nod to Grandad, Prince Charles but I am happy that they included Diana in the list.

  27. Karey says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I love the name Charlotte! I think it’s pretty and classic!

  28. amchart says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    LOVE Charlotte; always wanted a Hannah.

  29. Sue Flanagan says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Charlotte is a pretty name. The new little princess looks so dainty and is a beautiful baby. Was glad to see Diana as one of the names.

  30. Mary Sue says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Baby items are my favorite to make whether knitting or crocheting or appliqueing. I can always find a recipient…so would love some new patterns.

  31. Peggy R says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I think that they couldn’t have picked a more beautiful name for their little princess!! Over the years, my head spins, and taste changes, when I think of names I would choose if I were to have a princess of my very own. I like the name Megan, as well as Michelle, and Rebecca. This is a wonderful contest, and these books will come in handy for me. My Husband and I manage an apartment building, and there’s always a new tenant moving in. One of the latest ones has the cutest little baby boy that I’d love to make a sweater and blanket for!! Thank you for the contest!!

  32. boblosan says

    May 5, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    I love the name Charlotte… it’s feminine and pretty. I also love that they named the queen and Princess Diana in her name. It’s brilliant! If I ever had a daughter (not possible) I would name her Rebecca Joanne. Just cause I like it.

  33. Jeane Howell says

    May 5, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    What a lovely baby. Knitting for babies is so much fun. The books look as if they would be full of good patterns.

  34. Denyalle says

    May 5, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I adore the name Charlotte! It’s so pretty and classic. I am actually due to have a baby in two weeks, and we are 90% set on her name being Rhian. Just waiting until we meet her to confirm and make sure that she is a Rhian!

  35. Lorinda B. says

    May 5, 2015 at 2:59 pm

    Charlotte is a wonderful name for a royal baby! 60 Quick Baby Knits is a great book filled with many beautiful baby patterns. I’ve checked this one out from the library and found the instructions are well written and a delight to knit. I would really love to win this!

  36. Cathy McElhannon says

    May 5, 2015 at 3:14 pm

    I think Charlotte is a beautiful name for the princess. I’m so happy she made her debut in a knit hat, too!

  37. Deb Jankowski says

    May 5, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Charlotte is a lovely name! So sophisticated!

  38. annehaun says

    May 5, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    I have two new grandbabies and would love to knit for them! Thanks for the chance.

  39. bonnie cronmiller says

    May 5, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    Being a Nana to seven and an older friend of many with little ones, my love of knitting comes in handy. The joy it brings to their thankful faces is my reward. I’m anxious to try new modern patterns and I’m sure my gifts need an update. My newest granddaughter, Savvy, is almost a yr old and our friends newborn Theadore, teddy, deserve a new look for spring. Living here on the west coast of Canada , the ocean breezes need a wrap up often. Thanks for the opportunity to enter this contest, much appreciated, bonnie cronmiller.

  40. bonnie cronmiller says

    May 5, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    I almost forgot to mention!!!! Charlotte is our granddaughters second name and my mother in laws as well!!!!We are so pleased to see the name come to life again….so lovely!!!!

  41. Tania M Mitchell says

    May 6, 2015 at 1:39 am

    Charlotte is gorgeous name and it would be sweet if she went by Lotty and a nick name. I have always loved the name Freya.

  42. kim says

    May 6, 2015 at 7:22 am

    Would love some easier baby projects that can go a little quicker.

  43. Dolores Marie Marron says

    May 6, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I think Charlotte is a beautiful name and classic as well. I have a grandson that I love knitting for as well as many co-workers that are having babies.

  44. Maryanne says

    May 6, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I don’t mind the name Charlotte, and her full name certainly covered a lot of bases.

  45. katy h. says

    May 6, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    charlotte is a fine name, I would’ve went differently but ive always had a thing for slightly odd traditional names like wendella and Emmanuelle.

  46. Linda says

    May 6, 2015 at 2:15 pm

    I have a wonderful Aunt Charlotte. Maybe that’s why I like the name! Thanks so much for the giveaway. I love knitting for my grandchildren!!

  47. Susan M says

    May 6, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Have a grand-daughther Charlotte! She is beauitful from the inside & out. She’s a teacher in school & is loved by all! A name is one of the most important thing you can give a child!
    The name just has class…..Go with it!

  48. Michelle says

    May 6, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    I’ve got an almost 10 month old and I love making hats etc for her!

  49. sofia m says

    May 10, 2015 at 5:36 am

    Charlotte is a lovely name! My favourite one, though, is my own little girl’s name, Constantina!

  50. marylouh says

    May 10, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I like Charlotte. Diana would have been too soon. Elizabeth is too stick-in-the-mud. My daughter is Kathleen and I’m still happy with giving her that name. thanks.

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A Knit Vest to Get You Ready for Summer

I know that my posts can be read at different times of year and in different years by different people, but as I write this we’re on teh cusp of summer. And I know a lot of people don’t knit as much, and certainly don’t wear a lot of knits in the summer, but I want to encourage you to make and to wear your makes no matter the temperature.

To introduce you to the joys of summer garment knitting, I offer the Tied Vest from Lion Brand Yarn.

This easy project is great to make and wear throughout the year but it’s especially good for summer. It’s worked flat in one piece from the bottom up, mostly in stockinette stitch with a seed stitch edging. The I-cord ties are worked directly onto the garment so you don’t have to sew them on.

The project uses worsted weight yarn, and calls for a blend of cotton and hemp that’s great for warm weather.

There are eight size options, ranging from a finished chest measurement of 35 to 62.5 inches, or 89 to 159 cm. That makes it sound like it should be worn with at least a few inches of positive ease, but the pattern doesn’t specify.

The ties at the front give it a casual look and make it great to wear over a tank top or T-shirt when the weather is warm.

I also think this one would be good to knit in wool or a warmer fiber, too, to make a version you could wear more comfortably in the winter months, too. Though of course you could layer the summer version over a long-sleeved shirt and wear it throughout the year, too.

The tied vest is a free pattern available from Lion Brand. You can also purchase a kit that includes the yarn and optional needles and stitch markers if you need them.

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