The first is from Jil Eaton's Pipsqueak Knits. It's called criss cross, and yes, the buttons are supposed to be asymmetrical. Next to it is the orange ball Kate knit.
These are called Blu, from the new Mason Dixon book. I have certainly had my embroidery skills challenged with these baby projects!
They are knit from Rowan's Denim yarn, so shrink and fade just like real jeans. (Shrinkage is factored into the pattern).
