Kids Knit!


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Presents basic knitting techniques and instructions for making a backpack, pillow, doll, and other simple projects.




Knitting for Children


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Teach your children all the basics of knitting with this easy-to-follow guide. In Knitting for Children, Claire Montgomerie shares the secrets of her successful knitting classes that show little ones how to create their own toys, accessories, and more. Packed with great projects suitable for children aged 7–12, and with projects that cover a range of skill levels, kids will eagerly progress through the 35 easy-to-follow patterns and variations. The “Getting started” section gives essential guidance, covering not only all the knitting basics, but also how to finger knit, make tassels, put together pompoms, and more. Claire has chosen yarns that are smooth and simple to knit, with the weight suitable for smaller hands. Start with the snake scarf—it’s a fun but easy project that teaches the basics, and once they’ve mastered this piece, your child will be straight onto the next challenge. They can try the cozy mouse mittens and then move on to a pretty ragdoll, or stitch the colorful patchwork blanket before making a cute teddy bear. This book provides the perfect way to introduce your child to a fun craft that will be useful for the rest of their life.




Soft + Simple Knits for Little Ones


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Colorful Handknit Clothes and Toys for Babies, Tots and Kids This book is packed with tons of bright and cute handknits to make for the special little ones in your life, whether you're a beginner or an expert knitter. Best of all, every design is functional and touchable, guaranteed to get plenty of use and love. From a cozy stroller blanket with clever ties and a pocket for a small stuffed bear, to a cotton rollneck sweater with an intarsia giraffe, this book has something to make any wee one happy. Inside Soft + Simple Knits for Little Ones, you'll find: • An easy-to-follow illustrated techniques section that will teach beginners knitting basics • Patterns for irresistible toys, including a trio of hand puppets, lovable fairy dolls and a castle purse complete with a cast of royal finger puppets to fit inside • Patterns for comfy, fun clothes babies and kids will actually want to wear, like a stylish and warm swing jacket with matching mittens, a fleecy-soft shark sweater and even a foxy stole for pint-sized fashionistas These knits are so fast and easy, you can create a soft and simple gift in a single afternoon. Get started today!




Nifty Knits for Kids


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Cathy Ham has done it again The author of "25 Gorgeous Sweaters for the Brand-New Knitter" has come up with 28 cheerful and irresistibly cute children' s projects. The collection offers tips on everything from selecting a yarn to modifying garments for growing children.




Just Like Me Knits


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Sweet Little Knits for Kids and Their Dolls Little ones love to dress just like their favorite dolls or stuffed animals. In Just Like Me Knits, Brandy Fortune shows you how to create nineteen modern projects for children, with nineteen matching projects for 15-to-18-inch toy figures, perfect for Bamboletta and other popular dolls. Knit everyday favorites such as a striped raglan sweater for an adventurous boy to run around in; fancy dress-up clothes, including a princess ballerina wrap; and accessories like the irresistible lace socks that can be made to fit mom, child, or doll. As the parent of two young, energetic girls and cofounder of the popular children’s magazine Petit Purls, Brandy Fortune is a practical knitter. She keeps the projects in this book simple and fast, making them accessible for busy beginners yet interesting enough for more experienced knitters. You’ll find everything you need to start knitting right away, including: • sizing, measuring, and customization help for creating children’s clothes • nineteen easy-to-follow patterns for garments and accessories for girls and boys age 3 through 10 • a short guide to hand-sewing basic doll clothes, with five original patterns to create complete outfits for any doll or toy • a quick primer on knitting techniques and resources The only thing that can make a handknit garment for a child even more special is a matching one for his or her huggable friend. You’ll love making these adorable projects for the children in your life, and they’ll love to help choose what they and their favorite dolls will wear.




Simply Knits for Kids


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What do you get when you combine a rainbow of cheerful yarns with playful (and practical) knitting patterns for kids? These hip garments and accessories! Authored by the owners of The Sassy Skein, which specializes in children's wear, this appealing package features 20 projects for boys and girls ages 5 to 10. Bright colors and cool embellishments add to the fun.




Easy Knits for Kids


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Here are handsome cardigans, vests, pullovers, dresses, and sweaters for all occasions and ages which you can knit with the simplified patterns and illustrated instructions. “Cute and attractive styles...Many knitters will like the styles found in this book, which offers classic styles... along with...trendy additions...will inspire knitters to pick up their needles and begin a project.” —Booklist.




Knitting 20 Simple & Stylish Wearables for Beginners


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“Knitting [has] projects beginning knitters will be comforatble trying out...all illustrated by bright, colorful photographs and explained in simple instructions....This one’s fun.”—Booklist. “All projects are suitable for beginning knitters who will appreciate the author’s detailed guidelines for substituting yarns. Recommended for public libraries.” —Library Journal.




Knits for Kids


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Knit something extraordinary today! These 14 adorable designs feature a cupcake hat, coatdress, mittens, booties, blankets, and more. Find loads of ideas for both girls and boys, with step-by-step instructions that make knitting a joy.




Finger Knitting for Kids


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Now kids can create their very own knitted accessories! Finger Knitting for Kids shows young crafters (and their parents) how to make cute and easy knitted pieces using only their fingers and a bit of yarn. Clear and simple step-by-step lessons walk them through a series of delightful projects--ranging from simple knitted hair ties and bags to braided scarves and pom pom hats. This book provides easy-to-follow instructions for 15 fun knitting projects for kids, including: A sweet fringed scarf with matching rectangle beanie A colorful hair tie bracelet A stylishly slouchy unisex hat A neat little throw that can be worn as a shawl A braided scarf with pompom ends--a great way to mix favorite colors And so much more! Lessons on making and adding embellishments like pompoms, tassels and loops introduce kids to the wonderful world of yarn crafting. And once they learn the basics, they'll be able to try these techniques with other materials as well--ribbons, strips of fabric and other fibers. With a wide range of projects, interests and skill levels throughout the book, crafty kids 5-12 will be making original knitted creations in no time!