My Dgd is expecting her second boy in July. When the first was born I knitted usual baby clothes but don't think they were worn. I would like to make something for the new little one but in a more up to date style and colour. Does anyone have any suggestions? The first seemed to wear grey or navy tops with designer logos and jeans from a very early age. I don't want to waste my time and effort. Patterns and materials are not cheap.
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ggmarion, I was desperate to knit something for first gc three years ago. DiL is part of an extended family who pass around babyclothes as needed, & modern mums seem to be very wary of washing handknit items. We agreed I could knit one "old fashioned" matinee coat & baby would be photo'd in it for grannies boasting book! I also knitted a very plain wrap-round style cardigan which DiL liked. I have the photo, & saw him wear the cardi 2 or 3 times.
You could trawl through internet sites which have free downloadable patterns, borrow patterns from friends, or check craft books in local library. Discuss things with Dgd & if you get the impression she's not that fussed just knit something - balls for a hanging mobile perhaps (!?) - anything, just to express your love for the newcomer.
He's a summer baby, so I might be inclined to go down the route of knitting colourful Christmas hats/cardis/toys etc.,etc. Your choice, & great fun for Baby's First Christmas photos.
Sirdar do their Snuggly yarn (lovely and soft) in denim blue and other modern colours.
Make the most of it, I think my DGC are going off hand-knitteds!
I found this book last week which has some easy looking modern knits in it:
www.thebookpeople.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/qs_product_tbp?productId=386191
Other retailers may be available!
Ruby it is also on Ravelry on that link I posted (baby pink garter stitch cardigan). If you can't find it let me know and I'll send you the PDF.
Congrats on the little addition to your family! 
I've just finished this little jacket. here's the link I've made it in the 6 month size. There are loads of funky pattern on the internet, you just have to trawl through them all to find the good ones. This one was free.
I enjoyed doing "blankies" - even I could not go TOO far wrong, although the baby sleeping bag I attempted for DGS1 ended up like a hot water bottle cover. DD was very kind.
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