Patons 5000 Big Baby Book

This is a great pattern book, it is one I have in my own pattern collection and I have used it frequently this year.

And Patons are not exaggerating when they make the claim that the pattern book contains a complete wardrobe of hand knits for your baby.

Want to See Inside?

If you are anything like me, you are not going to want to buy a baby knitting pattern book - cause let's face it, they can be expensive - unless you can have a look at the designs that are included in the book.

Mock Cable Sweater with Vee Neck
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 1 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 1 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 2 x 100 gram balls
Classic Sweaters, Cardigans and Pants
	Yarn requirements (each style): Prem: 1 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 1 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 2 x 100 gram balls
Lace or Cable Yoke Sweater or Cardigan
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 1 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 1 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 2 x 100 gram balls
Traditional Bear
	Yarn requirements: 1 x 100 gram ball
Garter Ridge Yoke Cardigan, Pants, Hat and Teddy Bear
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 3 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 3 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 3 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 5 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 5 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 5 x 100 gram balls
Striped Sweater with Crew Neck, Pants, Hat, Bootees and Teddy Bear
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 3 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 3 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 3 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 5 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 5 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 5 x 100 gram balls
Heather Jacket with Collar and Matching Bonnet
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 2 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 2 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 3 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 2 x 100 gram balls (No Bonnet) 24 months: 2 x 100 gram balls (No Bonnet)
Box Stitch Sweater With Collar and Cross Over Cardigans
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 1 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 1 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 2 x 100 gram balls
Aran Jacket with Optional Collar and Matching Hat
	Yarn requirements: Prem: 2 x 100 gram balls Newborn: 2 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 2 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 3 x 100 gram balls 24 months: 3 x 100 gram balls
Hug Me Tight and Garter Stitch Jacket
	Yarn requirements Hug Me Tight: Newborn: 1 x 100 gram balls 3 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 6 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 12 months: 2 x 100 gram balls Yarn requirements Garter Stitch Jacket: 0 - 3 months: 1 x 100 gram balls 3 - 6 months: 2 x 100 gram balls
Bonnets and Helmets
	Yarn requirements: 1 x 100 gram ball for each style
Bootees and Mittens
	Yarn requirements: 1 x 100 gram ball for each style
Christening Layette
		Yarn requirements: Dress: 3 x 100 gram balls Jacket: 2 x 100 gram balls Singlet, Pants, Bonnet, Bootees and Mittens: 2 x 100 gram balls

Personally I think this particular pattern book is extremely good value. Most of the patterns in the book are classified as easy knits, but there are also a few patterns included that are suitable for advanced knitters to get their teeth into.