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Classic knits
I was surprised to find out that this book is 15 years old. The knits are still just as cute and desirable as if they were designed yesterday. I have only knit one of the sweaters so far, but I found the instructions to be excellent. My only criticism is that you have to keep turning back to the front section to see the big color pictures. I would like to see the instructions and the photo together. Other than that, this book is a real good value.

Very Cute
I ordered this book for a friend of mine who was having trouble finding knitting books for toddlers in her area stores.When I opened it up and saw all of the elaborate styles I was impressed!If you're just beginning,you can cut down on the amount of colors used or not do all the embroideryand still come up with something pretty fantastic.The cutest babyall-in-ones and booties I've ever laid eyes on! ... Read more

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lovely and amazing
A great book of winning patterns from a designer who just keeps getting better with experience. Colorful fair isle, neat arans, clever stripes. I love love love this book, and I don't even have kids.

Great book for anyone who knits and knows kids!
I have found these patterns to be very well written and easy to follow - although the level of skill required varies with the individual garment. Very cute, very wearable, most of them. Kid's reactions have been positiveto the end results, and no one has refused to wear one in public (alwaysfrustrating after all that work)!

A must have in your collection!
Debbie Bliss did a fine job (again) with this book.Her styles are timeless and just plain fun to knit.These bright sweaters kept me up pastmy bedtime because I was too excited to put down the needles... I justcouldn't wait to put these sweaters on my children.Her instructions areeasy to understand and follow. If you love to knit and/or love a child,this book is for you! ... Read more

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Inspiring, but watch the sizes
This book is inspiring, and the sweaters are adorable in the photos-- but why don't they fit the models?Most sweaters are two or three sizes too big for the child wearing them.There's a boy pictured in a sweater thatlooks like it would fit his father.I'm all for making clothes a bit bigto allow for growth, but this is ridiculous. Great sweaters, size variance limited, some ins. unclear
The Debbie Bliss styles are wonderful -- however, some are too bulky - especially those for infants.I would have preferred that the patterns included a range of sizes -- only a few do.I have made five sweaters togauge-- in each case some of the instructions were unclear and I had toanticipate what the author's intentions were.In one particular case, amatching beret was huge -- I knit one and so did a fellow knitter,following the same instructions and using same needle size as the matchingsweater.The hats were too large for me -- this hat was supposed to fit athree-year old!My advise to fellow knitters -- really pay attention!Andtry your gauge over the cable patterns AND whatever stitch the instructionsrecommend! ... Read more

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Not a good book for anyone under 30
The book cover is nice, the pictures are nice, but the desgins are very disappointing. Not a Beginner's Book
I really like this book. The designs are beautiful and the photography is gorgeous (although I would agree it is not incrediblly helpful to the serious knitter trying to follow the pattern. I just love the look of Debbie Bliss' designs. But I have some complaints. The prevalence of designs intended for Rowan brand denim yarn and Rowan cotton glace yarn, for example, is somewhat annoying. It is impossible to find Rowan brand in my area. Apparently, non-Rowan denim yarns do not shrink up nearly as much as Rowan's does, as I have discovered the hard way. And I am still searching for a yarn I can use in place of the cotton glace. Also, the designs are just plain huge. I made a sweater for my 2 year old that I ended up giving to my 5 year old--and it's very big on him! I wised up and made my 9 year old niece a sweater supposedly sized for a 6-8 year old. Frankly, I think I could wear it, it's that big--but it will be pleasantly loose on my niece. I hope. I've spent a lot of time complaining. You'd wouldn't think that it is my favorite pattern book and has been on my bedside shelf for about 8 months straight, but it is and it has. It is a beautiful book. You will look at the pictures and wish you could make everything in it. It's not easy to use. But in the end, after you make all adjustments needed (pay close attention to gauge, and the measurements given in the patterns), you will be the proud creator of a sweater that will earn you many compliments--and make all the members of your family request ones for themselves.

more beautiful bliss...
As always, this book from Debbie Bliss is beautiful enough to be a coffee table book.Gorgeous pictures (although they don't always show enough detail, a complaint that is common about Bliss books) of adorable childrenand real families, including Debbie Bliss's own children--I think we havewatched her daughter grow up through her books.Again, the same advice Ialways offer when it comes to patterns by Debbie Bliss--read the wholepattern over a few times, with a more experienced knitter's input if you'rea beginner, before even starting.Then read it again as you go along. Read more

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Boy Patterns are in here !!!!!!
I am thrilled with this book finally some boy patterns that don't look girly.I am working on hats right now for my 7 year old. Thank You

Very cute designs, but incredibly limited sizes
I just got this book; because the subtitle said "...0-7 year olds", I assumed it would be a great resource.However, most of the patterns are for one size only, or for a limited size range.The adorable duck, teddy, and mouse caps include instructions only for up to sizes 9 or 12 months.And the patterns for bigger kids often have just one size, like 2 years for the 'Peruvian Hat' or 5-7 years for the 'Diamond Pattern Crochet Hat'.If you're not experienced enough to resize the patterns (I'm not), then think twice before getting this book. Kids Knits for Heads, Hands, and Toes by Debbie Bliss
This is a fantastic book for beginning to advanced knitters.The projects are quick, and make great gifts for new babies and young children. ... Read more

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Can't help but like this one
I am generally not a Debbie Bliss fan--her books contain typos, I generally prefer stitch designs to color patterns and/or stockingnette stitch, and the patterns tend to be recycled through her books.However, there really are some irresitible sweaters here.Hopefully you will like working with color charts, since most of the sweaters focus on color, though there are 4 sweaters that rely on stitch patterns to create an interesting effect.While the book describes itself as having items for 0-3 year olds, the patterns are generally written for one size only, which I found really frustrating.It's pretty rare to find children's patterns in only one size, and it's very inconvenient since there is a great difference in size between a 6 month old baby and a one year old baby.Experienced knitters will be able to adapt, but I think it might disappoint a novice.As in all Debbie Bliss books, the yarns are listed by name rather than weight (and, yes, they are all Rowan yarns), so you may be left guessing what weight to use.Again, this might frustrate a novice.You will need to be able to read knitting charts to do the color patterns.Between 3 and 4 stars.

Adorable
I love everything in this book. Some outfits for the whimsical, others for the baby who goes for a more grown-up look. All are very cute and practical. I love that they all have matching accessories: blankets, hats, toys, shoes. I have gotten the knitting bug again after many years "off" and can't wait to get started on one of these. All I need now is a grandchild to wear them. I plan to order more of Debbie Bliss's designs.

beautiful but limited sizing
I love my Debbie Bliss books.But I was slightly disappointed in this one because the sweaters were generally sized for mostly only one (a few had two) size only (some of her later books size for various sizes ranging from 0-12 months, or 1 - 5 etc.).So, if I liked a design, but the baby I was knitting for was not the exact size the pattern was fitted for, I was out of luck.There was no variation and I am not experienced enough of a knitter to adjust the patternThis was very frustrating, because some of the sweaters are quite cute. ... Read more

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Disappointing book
I am really disappointed with this book. Except from a couple designs that I like (see pictures in front and cover pages) all the other designs are really outdated!! Looking inside the book I realized the problem. Although the book was published in 2001 the copyrights for the designs and photos date back to 1990! Excellent Patterns
This book has a good variety of beautiful patterns for the entire family.I have made many sweaters from this book and each one been very easy and clear to follow.Each pattern has a colour photo to help you choose which ones to knit.I highly recommend this book! ... Read more

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STYLISH
I am big into Debbie Bliss' designs. This book is not different to her previous I own: great designs, very fashionable, and totally practical. The colors are beautiful, and if you are able to find the same cottons she uses, the results are a guaranteed success. The book has very easy tofollow instructions if you have knitted before. Unlike her most recentbook, Quick Baby Knits, this book has diagrams and I hope she continues toinclude them in future publications: they are most helpful.I have twogirls (14 months and 2 and a half years' old) and they get a lot of"mileage" out of these sweaters. In this Nautical collection, myfavorite piece is the baby blanket: easy to make, and a great heirloom forgenerations to share. ... Read more

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We're Not Impressed
One can only conclude after perusing this book that there really are not too many things to knit for home decor, or so it may seem. There's a very tiny handful of projects that maybe I would tackle or get inspired about, and a lot of other things that have absolutely nothing to do at all with home decoration.
Disapointing
I love Debbie Bliss, normally.I got this book without browsing it first because I usually love Bliss' patterns. But on closer inspection, I should have gotten it from the library.The patterns are, well, dull.Spotted pillows, a tea cozy, a couple of sweaters that I don't like.I will make the spotted pillows, but Erika Knight makes far better home pattern books.Pass this one by. ... Read more

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the Best Bliss Book
....and I mean it. This one is really good. Like many other knitters I have been burned by Bliss' designs often. Her designs do tend to repeat themselves from collection to collection and the pictures, while cute, never show the designs properly. Well, this collection has b&w pictures of the items next to the instructions after the color pictures which are huddled in the front of the book. (I'm talking about a hardcover copy and am assuming that the paperback is identical). The designs are charming and definitely classics. I am buying my own paperback copy and finally returning my library copy. I also recommend the book Knits for Kids by Lena Stengard. This one is a keeper

Great example of knitter's "Bliss"
I just counted, I have 7 books by Debbie Bliss. That is probably why I found this book to be a bit less enchanting than I had expected it to be. Wonderful collection of kids sweaters
Bliss designed a great variety of styles, all attractive and all, sadly, only in children's sizing (many would make truly lovely adult sweaters).Difficulty level is not high -- some are fairly simple to make and theothers are well worth the effort. Some are rugged sweaters, othersdecorative.Sweaters for boys and girls, too. The photography is nice andinstructions are clear. Really a fabulous book. ... Read more

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