In a poll taken across the United States, people speculated as to the identity of the Gerber Baby. Guesses ranged from movie stars Humphrey Bogart and Elizabeth Taylor to Senator Bob Dole. But mystery novelist and retired English teacher Ann Turner Cook knows the correct answer: She is the Gerber Baby. She posed for neighbor Dorothy Hope Smith and after more than 80 years, Mrs. Cook’s sparkling eyes and inquisitive look still personify the Gerber® brand. Now, that face has come to represent Gerber’s commitment to happy, healthy babies all over the world.
One of the many wonderful things about knitting is that you can find amazing patterns in all sorts of shapes and sizes! Here at Knitting Daily, we felt it was about time we gave you a collection of the cutest little patterns you'll ever knit...plus they're free! Download your favorite baby pattern and start knitting for baby today with Baby Patterns from Knitting Daily, 7 FREE Baby Knitting Patterns.
How adorable are these baby knit patterns? If you're in the mood for something traditional, start with the cute baby booties, or the gorgeous knitted baby blanket patterntmdash;both are sure to be favorites of mom-to-be and treasured for many years to come. Can't decide? How about something just for baby...a stunning baby hat pattern, free baby sweater pattern, or sweet little baby socks! Don't forget to take a look at the cuddly knitted toy patterns on page 9 - with three different knitted cuddlies to choose from - there surely is one that is perfect for the favorite youngster in your life!
Vine Lace Baby Hat by Sandi Wiseheart Take a lovely yarn, cast on some stitches, and work a simple lace stitch for a few inches. Then work some decreases, pull the yarn through the final stitches, and you're done! It's hard to resist making baby hats, especially when they are this easyemdash;and when the results look so adorable on cute baby heads. What's not to love?
