Premature baby patterns

[catmiss 12]

Does anyone know of any pattern booklets of premature baby cardies. I've got the three Sirdar ones and a King Cole book but I'm knitting about 25 a month and getting bored using the same patterns.

I've 'imported' some standard patterns into prem sizing but am fairly limited to small stitch pattern repeats to work with prem sizes, can't use lacy patterns (little fingers can get caught in even the smallest holes)and am craving something different. I love to knit aran, fairisle & colour repeats and find stocking stitch boring unless it's got interesting shaping. Anyone got any suggestions?

[chrisag 10]

Look at this website http://www.KnitSewCrochet.com they may have some

[Miss Tryphena 10]

The websites for Ray of Hope and Bevs Country Cottage have lots of prem patterns for free.

[172-125 10]

would dolls clothes patterns be any good?

[catmiss 12]

I've got a few dolls patterns but I knit a range of sizes and some aren't suitable for tiny babies-lacy patterns, ribbons etc. Thanks for all the suggestions-I've found a couple of new books that look really interesting

[Thunderbox 10]

Have you had a look if there are any knitting patterns for dolls. It may sound daft but when my niece was born 11 weeks prem, she looked like a little doll. The doll size may well fit a very small baby.

[Thunderbox 10]

Sorry, didn't see the earlier reply.

[Miss Tryphena 10]

Doll patterns don't tend to be in the same proportions as premature babies so you are better off sticking to prem baby patterns if you can.