The Art of Knitting For Babies

Knitting Baby Booties, Blankets and More

The art of knitting baby booties, blankets, clothes and accessories as gifts for new born babies has been a tradition used for many years. Not only is it practical to make your own baby clothes but it is also a good pass time for expecting mothers and is especially enjoyed by many grandmothers.

With the new choices of yarns available, knitting baby booties and clothes are no longer deemed old fashioned and out of date. You can now create a variety of gorgeous clothes and accessories for your little one in great colours and styles. Yarn is now available in some lovely soft cottons which are not only gentle on the skin but also very fashionable.

With the introduction of good quality cotton yarn you can now knit a whole new range of baby knitting patterns. You can now knit baby sleep suits for new born babies which are soft and gentle on the skin as well as being machine washable and the new modern yarn keeps its shape well. Being able to create your own sleep suits and rompers for your baby means you can save money on the shop bought one but also design your own cute little designs.

Clothing made for babies should be made from comfortable soft fabrics that are non flammable and easy to wash. You want to keep the design as simple as possible and refrain from using bulky designs as this can overheat the baby. For small babies you need to be extra careful when securing buttons and fastenings so that they do not come lose or cause discomfort to the babies.

A tip is to always pre-wash the fabric and make sure the fabric is flame-resistant. When you are sewing the garment pieces together you will want to also make sure you are using a flame resistant thread because even if the fabric is flame-resistant, if you use cotton thread a flame can shoot up the row of stitching harming the baby while the fabric is smoldering harmlessly.

The aim is to make your baby feel as comfortable as possible so make sure the garment doesn’t pull tightly around the baby's neck, arms, and legs. If you're like me you'll love knitting baby booties for your baby, grandbaby or anyone baby for that matter. For some great baby bootie knitting patterns click here!