New baby on the way? What better time than to crochet a beautiful matching gift set for the precious little one?
Sue Rawlinson of Sweetpeafamilycrochet has designed six beautiful coordinated bundles for every occasion, from bringing the baby home to that all-important first outing. Each bundle includes a baby blanket plus two or three other gifts such as a soft bunny to cuddle, a pretty garland to hang, a baby bear comforter, a hot water bottle cosy and snuggly mittens for a newborn or age 03 months. There are 25 projects in total, so you are spoilt for choice, and each gift set is worked in coordinated colourways and styles.
Along with illustrated crochet techniques, there are also suggestions for gifting and finishing touches such as crocheted ties to keep your blanket folded when you give it as a gift. The blanket ties can be embellished with mini pompoms, crochet hearts or crochet flowers.
Many of the smaller projects such as cosy beanie hats can be finished in an evening, so they are satisfying to make and even more satisfying to give away. With pastel shades, simple designs and soft textures, parents, grandparents and friends will be reaching for their crochet hooks to make gorgeous handmade items for their bundle of joy.
Table of Contents
Introduction6
Tools and materials8
Projects10
Baby bundle 1: COMING HOME12
Car seat blanket14
Baby beanie18
Sweet bunny21
Baby bundle 2: HELLO WORLD26
Baby blanket28
Baby bobble hat34
Mittens37
Baby bundle 3: NAP TIME40
Cot blanket42
Sweet baby bear comforter46
Nursery garland50
Baby bundle 4: PLAY TIME52
Play time blanket54
Play time pillow58
Play time garland62
Baby bundle 5: FIRST ADVENTURES66
Pushchair blanket68
Mittens72
Sweet bear74
Baby bundle 6: WARM AND COSY78
Soft and snuggly blanket80
Cosy pillow85
Hot water bottle cosy90
Gifting and finishing touches94
Gift tags96
Blanket tie98
Basic techniques100
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About Sue Rawlinson
Sue Rawlinson is a well-known crochet designer. After leaving work as an Associate Director in the NHS and falling in love with crochet, Sue set up her own crochet business, teaching one-to-one lessons and running workshops. She also ran a weekly crochet club which was bursting at the seams she couldn’t fit any more members around her table!
Sue now concentrates on designing and pattern writing, collaborating with numerous magazines and yarn suppliers. She is an ambassador and designer for Love Crochet; and has designed and written three Crochet Alongs for Woman’s Weekly, plus several blanket patterns for The Knitting Network.
Crochet has given Sue a new lease of life and allowed her to pursue a simpler, more creative pathway. She lives in Stockport, UK.