Comments on: Book Review 1: Blankets Bears and Bootees – GIVEAWAY! http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/ It's all about knitting, sewing and crafting a difference to the world! Thu, 17 May 2012 12:48:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Laura http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1830 Laura Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:11:25 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1830 I'm a big fan of Debbie Bliss' baby knits. This book looks great - especially the toys! When I look for children's patterns I usually look for something that a mother isn't likely to buy themselves - like a vintage-style cape or bonnet. Something special and a bit unusual. I’m a big fan of Debbie Bliss’ baby knits. This book looks great – especially the toys! When I look for children’s patterns I usually look for something that a mother isn’t likely to buy themselves – like a vintage-style cape or bonnet. Something special and a bit unusual.

]]> By: Fancy Elastic http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1814 Fancy Elastic Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:07:30 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1814 What a great giveaway! I am a beginner knitter, so simple patterns are important to me, but I have been doing quite a lot of baby knitting recently and the things that are important are: ease of wear: with no fussy bits that annoy kids ease of care: washable etc longevity: items that will last a bit longer than a couple of months ie. I just did a great vest that should last a bit as it doesn't have sleaves to grow out of. things for boys: the boys always get left out! and equally unisex items, things that can be passed on to brothers and sisters. fingers crossed! x What a great giveaway!

I am a beginner knitter, so simple patterns are important to me, but I have been doing quite a lot of baby knitting recently and the things that are important are:

ease of wear: with no fussy bits that annoy kids
ease of care: washable etc
longevity: items that will last a bit longer than a couple of months ie. I just did a great vest that should last a bit as it doesn’t have sleaves to grow out of.
things for boys: the boys always get left out! and equally unisex items, things that can be passed on to brothers and sisters.

fingers crossed!
x

]]> By: himiko http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1809 himiko Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:41:22 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1809 When it comes to knitting I look for designs that aren't too fiddly . The pattern should be not too difficult so that I can still get my head around the counts when I'm knitting at night as my brain is starting to shut down. When it comes to yarn I look for patterns that are designed for yarn which isn't too bulky as tiny clothes in heavy yarn restrict mobility for little children too much. However the yarn shouldn't be too fine either as it can't take an eternity to finish... babies grow too fast for that. And finally the yarn has to be soft and not overly delicate as it will be exposed to stains and smudges often. I like the design to be cute, not overworked but with a classic feel to it so that it's special but still combinable with many other clothes and so that it won't be dated too soon. For colors I keep away from pastels. If all of this is just right, then you know you're knitting a children's favorite and possible heirloom and that's just so satisfying! When it comes to knitting I look for designs that aren’t too fiddly . The pattern should be not too difficult so that I can still get my head around the counts when I’m knitting at night as my brain is starting to shut down.
When it comes to yarn I look for patterns that are designed for yarn which isn’t too bulky as tiny clothes in heavy yarn restrict mobility for little children too much. However the yarn shouldn’t be too fine either as it can’t take an eternity to finish… babies grow too fast for that. And finally the yarn has to be soft and not overly delicate as it will be exposed to stains and smudges often.
I like the design to be cute, not overworked but with a classic feel to it so that it’s special but still combinable with many other clothes and so that it won’t be dated too soon. For colors I keep away from pastels.

If all of this is just right, then you know you’re knitting a children’s favorite and possible heirloom and that’s just so satisfying!

]]> By: April http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1806 April Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:00:58 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1806 I love knitting things for babies and children, because they take so much less time! With that in mind, I look for easier, well-illustrated, accurate patterns for things that are durable, modern, cuddly and practical. I love color, and tend to avoid patterns that call for too many embellishments. I do love Debbie Bliss books, so this is an inspiring giveaway! I love knitting things for babies and children, because they take so much less time! With that in mind, I look for easier, well-illustrated, accurate patterns for things that are durable, modern, cuddly and practical. I love color, and tend to avoid patterns that call for too many embellishments. I do love Debbie Bliss books, so this is an inspiring giveaway!

]]> By: Lynn http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1800 Lynn Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:18:28 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1800 I look for something colourful and easy to wear. Sometimes I like something quick to knit other times something a bit more complex. My daughter is expecting a baby soon- my first grandchild- what better reason to knit some more!! I look for something colourful and easy to wear. Sometimes I like something quick to knit other times something a bit more complex. My daughter is expecting a baby soon- my first grandchild- what better reason to knit some more!!

]]> By: kendra http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1799 kendra Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:20:09 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1799 sweet! love the booties!!! i look for ease, functionality and usually a more modern style. oh, and booties are also perfect because you don't have to buy too much yarn! sweet! love the booties!!! i look for ease, functionality and usually a more modern style. oh, and booties are also perfect because you don’t have to buy too much yarn!

]]> By: vickie http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1798 vickie Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:48:19 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1798 I just enjoy looking at all the knitting and crocheting books. I like simple, easy, illustrated instructions...with lots of photos. This is my form of relaxation just sitting and reading and idea seeking. I may never make the item but I become thoroughly involved in the vision. I like items with lots of colors using buttons, appliques, and embellishments. I just enjoy looking at all the knitting and crocheting books. I like simple, easy, illustrated instructions…with lots of photos. This is my form of relaxation just sitting and reading and idea seeking. I may never make the item but I become thoroughly involved in the vision. I like items with lots of colors using buttons, appliques, and embellishments.

]]> By: stephanie http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1797 stephanie Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:53:13 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1797 Hi Kyoko! With being fairly new to knitting I like patterns that are simple, but not boring. Patterns that introduce 1 new technique or have 1 thing that is more complicated about them than a standard beginner pattern. There always seems to be a jump from beginner to intermediate, and I think I would like something that was in-between those two things. (Not sure if that makes sense or not!) Have a great weekend! Stephanie Hi Kyoko! With being fairly new to knitting I like patterns that are simple, but not boring. Patterns that introduce 1 new technique or have 1 thing that is more complicated about them than a standard beginner pattern. There always seems to be a jump from beginner to intermediate, and I think I would like something that was in-between those two things. (Not sure if that makes sense or not!)

Have a great weekend!
Stephanie

]]> By: gill http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1796 gill Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:18:45 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1796 debbie bliss books are usually very good - i'm looking for quick and/or simple patterns with finishing touches that are just a bit different gill debbie bliss books are usually very good – i’m looking for quick and/or simple patterns with finishing touches that are just a bit different
gill

]]> By: Linda C http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/book-review-1-blankets-bears-and-bootees-giveaway/comment-page-1/#comment-1792 Linda C Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:46:12 +0000 http://cottonandcloud.com/blog/?p=520#comment-1792 Those photos are adorable! They are exactly what I look for in a pattern for baby. I like to make long-lasting knitted items, such as stuffed animals or blankets. Clothes are cute but I look for a quick-knit-er-up since babies usually outgrows things pretty quickly! Ou, I sure do hope I win the giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity! Those photos are adorable! They are exactly what I look for in a pattern for baby. I like to make long-lasting knitted items, such as stuffed animals or blankets. Clothes are cute but I look for a quick-knit-er-up since babies usually outgrows things pretty quickly! Ou, I sure do hope I win the giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

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