Features garments for all genders in a dreamy colour palette with exciting stitch patterns that crocheters love, written in US crochet terms. Crochet an heirloom layette with this exquisite collection of 20 patterns. Adorable colours, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create a gorgeous wardrobe and accessories for babies, including rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and shrugs and an heirloom cot blanket, all made with interesting stitch patterns.

Crochet a modern yet classic layette for baby's first years with this exquisite collection of patterns from Vita Apala, the popular designer behind Mon Petit Violon.In this value-packed collection of 20 crochet patterns, subtle colours, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4.Beautifully photographed and with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions, the collection includes rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties and bonnet, so that you can crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe with ease. There are designs for little girls and boys, and a large number of the designs are completely gender neutral.Baby and toddler garments and accessories are fun to crochet because they are quick to make and very rewarding. They require less yarn too, making them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously - the ultimate handmade baby gift.Crochet designer Vita Apala, better known as Mon Petit Violon, has been delighting crocheters with her baby designs for decades, having sold over 150,000 patterns on Etsy with five stars reviews. Her patterns, which are written in US crochet terms, are renowned for being exceptionally well put together, with everything explained in detail, step-by-step photos throughout so you can compare your progress as you follow along, and with all the working out done for you.As well as the extensive pattern collection, at the back of the book is a detailed techniques section, where you will learn all the basic and special stitches needed to create the amazing textures, including ribbing, ruffles, bobbles, shells and more.This comprehensive guide to baby crochet will give you a wealth of patterns at your fingertips, allowing you to hone your skills on a small scale while making garments that the little people in your life will love to be seen in.

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Vita Apala is the crochet designer behind the Mon Petit Violon brand. She learned to crochet as a young girl growing up in Latvia, but currently lives with her family in Italy. Her patterns are sold on Etsy, Ravelry and LoveCrafts. Her first book Super Cute Crochet for Little Feet was published in 2015 and translated into six languages.

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Crochet an heirloom layette with this exquisite collection of 20 patterns. Adorable colours, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs combine to create a gorgeous wardrobe and accessories for babies, including rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and shrugs and an heirloom cot blanket, all made with interesting stitch patterns.

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While knitted garments have enjoyed more or less constant popularity for decades, crochet has had its ups and downs. This, in my humble opinion, is absolutely unjustified. Crochet garments can be just as modern, timeless - or indeed out of fashion! - as knitted ones. With my designs I try to demonstrate that crochet has such potential, and show the world how amazing it can be!My crochet design journey started many years ago, when I moved to a new country, Italy, had my first child and became a stay-at-home mom. My life was basically turned upside down. From being a busy young woman, always studying, working and moving up my career ladder, I became a bit lost. I was still young, but I was a new mom, miles away from all my relatives and friends, and I didn't speak a word of Italian. I was also married to a musician who traveled a lot and had a crazy working schedule. So I had to find my way in this new life, embracing all the wonderful new things, rather than feeling pity about what was lost. While there was a lot of uncertainty, I knew one thing: I did not want to go back to a full-time job, working for someone else. However, I couldn't leave my son with anyone, my husband was often away and I had no relatives or good friends nearby. Fortunately, the Internet was blooming with creative ideas for how to turn your passions into a job. I discovered the online craft marketplace Etsy, created my own brand, 'Mon Petit Violon', and never looked back.This book contains a variety of baby and toddler garments and accessories. These have always my favorite things to design. It's also a great place to start your crochet journey because, while many of the projects in this book are intermediate level, I encourage even beginners to try them. I've seen many people, who are just starting to crochet, completing their first cardigan or dress and being very happy with the result. My patterns are created in such a way that to complete them successfully you just need to follow them word for word, comparing your progress with the step-by-step photos - and that's it. You don't need to figure out anything by yourself. Any special stitches are explained and every stitch is mentioned. If you're ever in doubt, just trust the pattern; even if something seems awkward at first glance, it will make sense as you go on.Baby garments also are great to start with because they are quick to make and very rewarding. Even if you make a mistake, it will be less noticeable than on a big, adult size garment. I do suggest one thing - even if you are beginner - get the best yarn you can afford and choose natural fibers! You will enjoy working with your yarn much more, the result will be better and you will be able to appreciate the texture and the feel of the garment at its best.