I'm always looking for babies to model, and I've been noticing that often babies are in carries or backpacks, which hikes up their pant legs, leaving chubby little legs exposed. These knee-high socks are perfect for keeping baby toasty no matter the circumstance. They make a perfect shower gift, and knit up in a jiffy in my MinnowMerino, which is also machine washable and perfect for busy moms. The stripes add that je-ne-sais-quoi touch, too.

Jil Eaton designs two collections of MinnowKnits pattern annually, as well as designing for Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits and Knit Simple. She writes a feature column, "Ask Jil" in KnitSimple magazine, published by Vogue Knitting, in addition to publishing Weekly Tuesday Tips on her blog Talk Knits with Jil Eaton. Her tenth book, Jil Eaton Knitting School, the Complete Guide to Becoming a Confident Knitter, is in stores now.

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MinnowMerino

100% Extrafine, Superwash Merino
MinnowMerino is a worsted weight, single ply 100% merino yarn with a micron count as lovely as cashmere. Spun in Peru, MinnowMerino is available in 21 of Jil's signature, gorgeous, saturated colors. And it's machine washable!

CottonTail

100% Cotton
For warmer weather and lighter garments, CottonTail's cabled fiber is smooth in your hands and lovely to wear against your skin. This machine washable yarn is available in gorgeous, saturated colors--mix and match to create your own inimitable style!

New Patterns from Jil Eaton

Jil Eaton publishes new single patterns every season as part of her MinnowKnits collection, each with her signature whimsical sense of style and color. Her newest patterns from our Spring collection are designed in CottonTail, her washable 100% cotton yarn. From left to right, Classic Tennis, a simple cable and stockinette pullover with stripe details; Jaunty, a top and shorts set with a contrast collar; Fleur, a short-sleeve tee with attached flower embellishments; Ship Ahoy, a nautical-themed striped pullover; and Summer Sun, an adorable tie-shoulder dress.

These patterns are available in printed form from your local LYS. Click here to buy the print patterns online from a local yarn shop nearest you. Happy knitting!