I borrowed Knitted Babes from the library yesterday, and I’m completely smitten. This is a book that definitely shouldn’t be judged by it’s cover. The cover isn’t actually terrible, but what’s inside is just amazing. The book is published by Interweave Press, and I have to admit that my respect for Interweave grows almost daily.

The book begins with an overview of the (relatively basic) knitting and sewing skills that you’ll need to complete the projects in the book – I actually think you could get away with making a lot of the clothes without a sewing machine – although a sewing machine would definitely make things easier. Then there’s a section showing you how to knit the babes, complete with ideas of how to personalize each one. The rest of the book is devoted to clothes and accessories that you can make for the babes – they’re a mixture of knitting and sewing projects. I found my mind racing and the possibilities!

There are some amazing knitted babes out there that other people have made – check out the Knitted Babes Knitalong, and this super-cute pair from ronin knitter.

The talented Claire Garland has a second book coming out – Dream Toys – I can’t wait to check it out!