American Thread Star Baby Book 148 Knitting Crochet Pattern

BABIES are such fun to dress is Book No 148 from American Thread Company.    And, isn't that a true statement and perfect title.   This booklet does not have a copyright, however, would date to the early 1960s based on the book number and the 25 cent price tag.    Four of the patterns are knitting, one is tatting and the remaining 7 are crochet.  This booklet was issued as a promotion for their Dawn Wool Yarn line.

BABIES are such fun to dress

The front cover contains a whimsical view of babies modeling some of the hat selections contained in the book.

This advertising promo is on the inside front cover.   Since it's also adorable, I wanted to share it with you along with the patterns.

Titled:  A Set for Pet.   It's a knitted cable set sized to 1 year.  You'll need 1 pair of No 1 and 2 Knitting needles and some tiny buttons.   Note the chin strap versus ribbon ties; what a nice variation. 

Titled:  Crochet For Gay, or Kay or Fay.   It is crochet Shell Stitch Baby Set for 6 months.   To create these, you'll need a Plastic Crochet Hook E and a Steel Hook No 7. 

Titled:  Cute for Kate, Smart for Bart.  This crocheted Baby set is sized 6 months to 1 year.   It requires a steel crochet hook 0.

Titled:  Snug as a Hug.  Here we have a Knitted Infants Suit that is sized 1 - 1.5 years.  You'll need one pair each of No 3 and No 1 knitting needles as well as a Plastic Crochet Hook size F for finish details.  

Titled:  Chic for the Sheik:  This crocheted baby set is sized to 1 year and requires 7 little pearl buttons and both a plastic crochet hook size F and a steel crochet hook No 4, and some ribbon.

Titled:  Sailor Dress.   This is one of the larger sized patterns - 3 years.   This piece is crocheted with a steel hook no 7.

Titled:  Tat for Pat.   Infant's Christening Cap & Dress Edging.   Here you are adding the tatting embellishments to an existing dress and cap.   

Titled:  Beauty of Baby.   This is a knitted seed stitch set.   It is sized to 6 months and calls for 1 pair size 3 needles. 

Titled:  His and Hers.   This is the Star Stitch baby set.  It uses an aluminum crochet hook size H, some ribbon.   It is sized 1 year.

 Titled:  Three Cheers.  This is a three pattern set to keep the toddler warm.  The top bottom pattern is crochet, the top designs are knitted.  They are sized for the 2 year old. 

 Titled:  A Cover for Lover and Blanket:  This Shawl  and Blanket Combination - a two pattern set.  The shawl is knitted and the blanket is crocheted.

 Titled:  A Throw for Joe.  This Woven Carriage Cover measures 27 x 37" without the fringe.   It is crocheted with a wooden hook, size 10 and then the harlequin pattern is added using a Weaving Needle.

And, the back cover is the same as the front. 

 I've had a great time looking through this booklet.    I really like all the variations on the booties and the infants suit and the sailor dress are a must have.   Oh ... if only I had a grandchild or knew how to either knit or crochet.  (coming soon, the crocheting).

I've listed the patterns in this book individually should you be interested -- just follow the links under the pictures.  

So, what one is your favorite ?
Lorrie