Baby

Patterns for the people who cannot say thank you yet: granny square blankets, button-cuff booties, a moon and stars mobile, and soft first toys.

Two things worth knowing before you start. Embroider the eyes rather than using safety eyes on anything a baby under three will handle — safety eyes are secure but not childproof, and embroidering takes five minutes. And choose a machine-washable yarn, because everything here will need washing far more often than you expect.

Blankets are the most forgiving place to begin: no shaping, no stuffing, and you can stop when it is the size you want. The beginner-friendly collection has more projects with the same gentle learning curve.