101 Knitting Projects One-Skein Wonders for Babies is a Storey Publishing book. A knitter's book. From soft, cozy hats to sure-to-become heirloom blankets, knitters of every level will find something adorable to make in this collection of original patterns. Author: Judith Durant. 288 pages. Published Year: 2015. ISBN 978-1-61212-480-3. Imported. “This charming book should be in every knitter’s library! The yarns are lovely, and there are contributions from a wide range of talented designers.” — Jil Eaton, author of Jil Eaton’s Knitting School and knitting pattern designer at MinnowKnits “Judith has done it again with something for every baby and every knitter. There are simple projects and more complex projects, and every one of them is chock-full of cute!” — Susan B. Anderson, author of Itty-Bitty Toys and Topsy-Turvy Inside-Out Knit Toys "From garments for baby's head, body, toes, and beyond, this book is bursting with cuteness!” — Vickie Howell, Designer, Yarnspirations International Spokesperson Cute and Cuddly Knit your beautiful single skeins into darling wearables, toys, blankets, and accessories for baby. Comforting and cozy for infants or stylish and sturdy for active toddlers, there's a perfect pattern for every child, every occasion. Judith Durant is the editor of the best-selling One-Skein Wonders series, which currently includes seven volumes; the author of Cable Left, Cable Right ,  Increase, Decrease , and  Knit One, Bead Too ; and the co-author of  Knitting Know-How . Durant has been knitting for more than 50 years and has been writing and editing for more than 30 years. She currently lives in Lowell, Massachusetts.   One-Skein Wonders for Babies By Judith Durant, Melinda A. Slaving, Gwen Steege, Geneve Hoffman Storey Publishing Copyright © 2015 Storey Publishing LLC All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-61212-480-3 Contents Introduction, Little Ensembles, Little Tops, Little Bottoms, Little Dresses, Little Hats, Little Socks & Bootees, Little Accessories, Little Blankets, Little Toys, Little Miscellany, Appendix, About the Designers, Glossary, Abbreviations, Guide to Yarn Weights, Welcome to the World of One-Skein Wonders, Copyright, Share Your Experience!, CHAPTER 1 Little Ensembles Smocked Mittens and Hat Designed by Terry Liann Morris, The Sailing Knitter A touch of smocking worked over lace and a matching topknot flower give this hat and mitten set a feminine touch for that special little girl. One skein of yarn makes both the hat and the matching mittens to fit a toddler. KNITTING THE HAT * On circular needle, cast on 228 stitches. Place marker and join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. * Following the smocked lace chart or line-by-line instructions above right, work Rounds 1 through 8 of Smocked Lace pattern. You will have 190 stitches after Round 7 and 152 stitches after Round 8. * Decrease Round: *P2tog, p7, p2tog, p8; repeat from * to end of round. You now have 136 stitches. * Next Round: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round. * Repeat this round until ribbing measures 1 1/4"/3 cm. * Work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) until hat measures 5"/12.5 cm from cast-on edge. Decreasing for the Crown Note: Change to double-point needles when necessary as stitch count decreases. * Round 1: *K15, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. You now have 128 stitches. * Round 2: Knit. * Round 3: *K14, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. You now have 120 stitches. * Round 4: Knit. * Continue in this manner, knitting one fewer stitch before the decreases each time and knitting one round even between the decrease rounds, until you have 56 stitches. * Work decrease round every round until you have 16 stitches. * Next Round: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round. You now have 8 stitches. * Last Round: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round. You now have 4 stitches. * Place 4 stitches on one double-point needle and work I-cord for 1 3/4"/4.5 cm. Cut yarn leaving an 8"/20.5 cm tail. Thread tail on yarn needle and draw through 4 stitches. Pull up snug and fasten off. The Flower Topper * Cast on 60 stitches. Divide evenly onto double-point needles and join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Work Rounds 1–8 of Smocked Lace pattern. You now have 40 stitches. * Round 1: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round. You now have 20 stitches. * Round 2: Knit. * Round 3: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round. You now have 10 stitches. * Round 4: *K2tog; repeat from * to end of round. You now have 5 stitches. * Cut yarn leaving a 10"/25.5 cm tail. Thread tail onto yarn needle and draw through 5 stitches. Do not gather together snugly, do not fasten off. Finishing * Insert I-cord through the center hole of the flower. Pull yarn tail on flower tightly around base of I-cord. Using yarn tail, place several stitches to secure flower to tail, then take tail to inside of hat and tac