Military style coats

Some new coats I have had made for the website. http://www.handknitbabywear.com/hand-knit-baby-wear/details/928/8/newborn-baby-clothes/baby-boy%27s-coat.html

New method of seaming

Just been watching Patons - how to mattress seam. It really does make a great finish to clothes - I will be using this in future on all my baby clothes. Patons have some great tutorials. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOhYoQV29e4

Autumn

Well it's now October, so I guess winter isn't that far away. I've added some gorgeous boys' jackets in scrumptious autumn shades and some 'military-style' coats for newborn baby boys. Just in case the girls are feeling left out I now have some little sister and big sister cardigans Just check out the website for all the new designs and colours.

New summer clothes

http://www.handknitbabywear.com/hand-knit-baby-wear/details/889/30/new-stock-just-in/pinafore-and-sun-hat.html

Free Knitting Pattern For Baby Booties

This is a free knitting pattern for baby booties. Very simple and using different thicknesses of wool and needles allows you to make these bigger or smaller. Once you have made one pair you will be able to adapt them to the way you want, adding a coloured row, or knitting in lace. SMALL SIZE Using a fine yarn like organic cotton, with 3mm needles, cast on 16 sts Row 1: Knit Row 2: Knit 1, make 1, knit 2, make 1, knit to last 5, make 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1 ( 20 sts ) Row 3: Knit Row 4: Knit 1, make 1, knit 2, make 1, knit to last 5, make 1, knit 2, make 1, knit 1 ( 24 sts ) Row 5: Knit Row 6: Knit 9, knit 1 yfwd 6 times, knit 9 (30 sts) Row 7: Knit all stitches, knitting into the BACK of all the yfwd stitches Row 8: Knit Row 9: Purl Row 10: Knit Row 11: Purl Row 12: Knit 7, knit 2 tog. 8 times, knit 7 ( 22sts ) Row 13: Purl 16, turn Row 14: Knit 2 tog 4 times, knit 1, turn Row 15: Purl to end Row 16: Knit Row 17: Knit Cast off knitwise MEDIUM Using 3 1/4 mm needles, cast on 36 sts Row 1: Knit Row 2: Knit 2, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit to last 7, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit 2 ( 40 sts ) Row 3: Knit Row 4: Knit 2, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit to last 7, make 1, knit 3, make 1, knit 2 ( 44 sts ) Row 5: Knit Row 6: Knit 19, knit 1 yfwd 6 times, knit to end (50 sts ) Row 7: Knit all stitches, knitting into the BACK of all the yfwd stitches Row 8: Knit Row 9: Knit Row 10: Knit Row 11: Purl Row 12: Knit Row 13: Purl Row 14: Knit Row 15: Purl Row 16: Knit 13, knit 2 tog 12 times, knit to end ( 38 sts) Row 17: Purl 26, turn Row 18: Knit 2 tog 8 times, knit 1, turn Row 19: Purl 10 sts, turn Row 20: Knit 2 tog 5 times, knit to end Row 21: Knit Cast off knitwise

Summer baby clothes

Now that the warm weather is here it's time to put baby in cool cotton, but don't forget how chilly the evenings can be. That's why we offer a range of wraps and short sleeve cardigans, ideal to pop over t-shirts and dresses.

Lightweight baby clothes

Well summer has finally appeared, so I thought it was time to advertise some of my gorgeous Japanese baby clothes. Wrapover sleepsuits with the seams on the outside, cute cotton Jinbei sets and bodysuits as well as all-in-one top and trousers for little girls.

New stock on website

Collared jacket, hand knitted in soft, easy wash white acrylic. The pattern makes this feel warm and snuggly and is slightly thicker than normal double knit cardigans.
Available in white and a cream and white marl in both boy and girl fastenings.
To fit 20" chest, sleeve length 7" and measuring 11" from neck to hem inc. collar.
Available in white with blue stripes on both arms, boy's fastening.
To fit 22" chest, sleeve length 7 1/2" and measuring 11" from neck to hem inc. collar.

Ordering by chest size rather than by age ensures a better fit. Please check your baby's measurements before ordering.

New patterns

I have had some gorgeous new cardigans made in cashmere and alpaca for baby boys and girls. I have found a vintage pattern and given it a modern twist, and these fabulous clothes will be going into the new website, so keep watching for updates !

Home page photo

New website

Well I have finally gotten around to some ideas for a new website. It will be designed and built by Cogensis, and hopefully go live in June. I'll post some photos as and when the site is working, but for now this is the photo for the home page.

Where did the time go?

I can't believe how long it has been since I was on here ! When I began I promised I would put something on every week, even if it was only a comment on the weather. But time gets away from me.
The website still struggles on, lurching from one crisis to another, but I love it so I am going to keep it going whatever it takes ( usually my savings ). I have such amazing feedback from the customers who are thrilled to get professionally hand knitted baby clothes and blankets.
I am hoping to get some more hooded jackets and jumpers made with skulls, bats and spiders, but my lovely Di is going into hospital, so that may get put on hold.
To be honest I should say all my ladies are lovely, and without their support and hard work Hand Knit Baby Wear would have perished months ago ! So, a big thank you to my knitters and support team. Not only do they provide me with fabulous clothes but they listen to my screams and rants and still want to be friends with me.
And I will try to update this blog more often.
Kate