Timeless Textured Baby Crochet: 20 Heirloom Crochet Patterns for Babies and Toddlers

Crochet a modern yet classic layette for your baby’s first years with this exquisite collection of patterns from Vita Apala, the popular designer behind Mon Petit Violon. The collection includes 20 crochet patterns that feature subtle colors, gorgeous yarns, rich textures, beautiful ruffles, and delicate motifs, which combine to create the most adorable wardrobe imaginable for babies and toddlers up to age 4. The designs are beautifully photographed and come with fully illustrated step-by-step instructions for rompers, dresses, sweaters, cardigans, and hoodies, as well as an heirloom cot blanket, booties, and a bonnet. This makes it easy for you to crochet a complete and truly chic baby wardrobe. The designs are gender-neutral, and there are options for both little girls and boys.

Crocheting baby and toddler garments and accessories is a fun and rewarding project, as they are quick to make and use less yarn than adult-sized garments. This makes them an accessible and speedy project that will still be valued enormously, and the ultimate handmade baby gift. Vita Apala, also 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-star 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.

The book includes a detailed techniques section at the back, 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.

The author, 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.