Baby knitting patterns for gifts

A hand-knit garment makes a wonderful gift for a shower or for a new infant. Whether for your own or for the child of a friend or family member, a hand-crafted present is sure to be cherished for many years to come. The recipients will truly appreciate the time and care you put into crafting your gift, and best of all, a well-knit item that is well cared for is a treasure that can be passed down from one generation to the next.

The choices for knit gifts are limitless. Popular baby knitting patterns include sweaters, blankets, bonnets, and shawls. At Hampton Knitting Yarn, you will find a wide selection of books and magazines full of creative ideas for baby clothing. We sell a range of Sirdar leaflets, including many that contain lovely patterns for knitting baby hats and bonnets. There are even poncho patterns and designs for babies' and children's pull-over, cardigan, and cable sweater patterns.

In addition to baby knitting patterns, we also carry the perfect yarn for your project. Yarns that are warm and soft to the touch are the best selection for babies' and children's garments. It is also very important to choose a quality yarn that can be easily washed and dried. A child will get much more use out of a gift if it does not require special handling and delicate care. Cotton yarns, such as Rowan's cotton glace and 4-ply cotton, are great choices for use with patterns for knitting baby hats and bonnets. Rowan yarns cashsoft baby DK is a soft yarn that comes in a variety of soothing colors and can be machine washed. This yarn is ideal for creating a comfortable, cozy blanket that is beautiful, as well as practical.