20 to Knit: Knitted Baby Bootees

Val Pierce's passion for knitting began when her father taught her to knit at the age of five. Later in life she began home knitting for yarn manufacturers, and since then she has made a huge range of items, from evening dresses to teddy bears. She later began designing items of her own, and before long Val's designs were appearing regularly in national knitting and crochet magazines. She also teaches knitting, as well as a range of other needlecrafts, to both adults and children. Val lives and works in Shropshire.

• Introduction 4Hints and Tips 6Daisy Chain 8Tiny Trainers 10Pompom Bootees 12Baby Snugs 14Moon Boots 16Simply Blue 18So Sweet 20Pretty in Pink 22Baby Boy Stripes 24Bumble Bee Boots 26Spring Flowers 28Fairy Slippers 30Roses and Violets 32Candy Pink Toes 34Little Blue Shoes 36Berry Bootees 38Baby Lace 40Lavender Rose 42A Pair of Ducklings 44Rosie Toes 46

Whether you're looking for something quick to knit or want just the right item to add to a larger gift, baby bootees are perfect projects to cast on. The tiny feet treats in this book can be personalised in a number of ways, and Val Pierce has designed 20 adorable makes to suit boys, girls or both. Use up your yarn oddments to make little hi-top laces, add pom-poms, or thread bits of ribbon around the ankles to make a cute accessory for a fancy outfit. Sizes range from newborn to 6 months.-Love Knitting for Babies