Natural Knits for Babies & Toddlers
By Tina Barrett published by Guild of Master Craftsman (October 7, 2008)
Most knitters will be familiar with wool, acrylic, cotton and alpaca. But have you ever tried knitting with corn, or soy, or bamboo, or hemp? When knitter and designer Tina Barrett became pregnant and started to think about the world into which her baby would be born, she decided to clothe her little one in soft, natural, organic and sustainable fibres.
Her gorgeous book Natural knits for babies & toddlers includes patterns for clothing for sizes from premmie babies to 3 years old. My favourites are the hemp swing dress and trousers and the corn fibre lace pyjamas. There is also a chapter for accessories, the best of which are the soy silk nappy liner and bamboo breast pads. And I doubt if you will be able to go past the sheep face comfort blankie, or the moo hat and mittens.
Besides being full of great projects and how-tos, it is well written and gorgeously photographed. A fantastic book for any knitting parent (or grandparent, auntie, uncle or any knitter that knows anyone with kids), and that likes to use yarns that are eco friendly.
About the author: Kate is a busy mother of four and has far too many craft projects on the go at any one time. These could include, but are not limited to, crochet, sewing, dyeing, paper making, spinning, felting and bookbinding. Kate has challenges in the areas of finishing things, saying no and craft supplies storage. She also has a very very patient and tolerant husband.
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So is the author’s name Kate or Tina???
kate is the reviewer, book author tina
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Need corrections for alpaca cardigan and beret
Also need corrections for the Alpaca baby booties. Very confusing!