Crochet for Kids


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With this book, kids (and tweens) can learn to crochet accessories and toys all by themselves. Simple, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and photos show basic crochet techniques and the challenging parts of each project The patterns start very simple, with chains used as shoelaces, and build to relatively advanced projects such as afghans and stuffed toys Fun, colorful projects will appeal to boys and girls aged 7 to 13 29 projects (12 beginner, 11 intermediate, and 6 advanced) include friendship bracelets, berets and caps, embellishments for shirts and scarves, fingerless mitts, messenger bags, and more




Cool Stuff Teach Me to Crochet


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Includes instructions for making 14 projects such as a CD holder, hair scrunchies, a soft drink cozy, and a personality key chain.




Cool Crocheting for Kids: A Fun and Creative Introduction to Fiber Art


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Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Crocheting for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to crochet. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make a beaded bracelet, a fun hat, a cute clutch and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don't wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.




Teach a Group of Kids to Crochet


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This helpful guide for teachers and handbook for students has all the information anyone needs to create an entertaining and educational class for children between ages 7 and 14. All you have to possess is knowledge of some basic crocheting skills; expert Kay Meadors will teach you the rest! Close-up photos show how to make each stitch (right-handed and left-handed), and the clear instructions are written without abbreviations, so they are easy for children to follow. These fun projects are included so students can practice each new skill: Bookmark/Napkin Ring, Wrist Band/Sweat Band, Coaster, 2 Dishcloths, Flower, Newborn Hat, Juggling Ball, Scarf, Rolled Brim Hat, Skull Cap, Lap Throw, Square Pillow, and Bear's Hat & Scarf.




Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet


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Are you looking for the perfect guide to teach your child to crochet? Look no further! Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet starts with the absolute basics about stitching, beginning with a discussion about hooks and yarn and how to make simple chains, then gradually introduces skills and techniques until kids are crocheting confidently. Veteran crochet author Deborah Burger, author of Crochet 101 and How to Make 100 Crochet Appliqués, will guide you and your children through projects. With over 200 photos and clear, concise instructions in language easily understood by grade-school kids, you're going to be creating crafty crochet projects with your child in no time! Each project lists the crocheting skills that will be exercised in making it and projects are rated for difficulty, so kids can learn and grow as they develop dexterity and coordination. Your children will learn to crochet by making simple projects and building skills by practicing the essentials, and this book provides a sound foundation for a lifetime of crocheting enjoyment.




Cuddly Crochet Critters


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Cuddly Crochet Critters introduces 26 soft, huggable, pillow-like animals that are easy projects for beginners and will be loved by children and adults of all ages. Fashioned from super-bulky, machine-washable, chenille-style yarn, the stuffed animals can be completed in just a few hours. These cuddly critters make great pillows for a child's nap time, homey accessories for a dorm room, comfy companions for travel, and great gifts, too! Based on the popular Japanese "tsum tsum" style, each project starts with a standard body shape and requires just some basic crochet stitches. As an added bonus, there are 12 additional "critter combinations" to make! Mix and match pattern pieces to create a koala, a zebra, a narwhal, and more.




Anyone can 3D Crochet


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If you've ever wanted to learn how to crochet while adding adorable whimsy to your home décor, Anyone Can 3D Crochet is a fun and easy-to-follow crochet project book that's perfect for beginners! The first-ever guide to show you how to crochet granny squares and easily achieve super cute crochet animal wall hangings, pillows, blankets, ponchos, and more, all with trendy 3D details -- including fringe, pom-poms, and tassels -- this book is an excellent starting point for learning and practicing basic crochet stitches, color changing, and dimensional stitching. Featuring 20 adorable designs, 8 complete step-by-step projects, and pattern charts for creating charming amigurumi-inspired wall décor, toys, accessories, and décor, make a collection of crochet animals, from a flamingo and a unicorn to a llama, panda, fox, and tons of other super cute animal friends!




Child of the Mountains


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"Unfolds in pitch-perfect regional dialect. . . . For fans of Ruth White's and Kerry Madden's Appalachian-inspired fiction."--Kirkus Reviews It's about keeping the faith. Growing up poor in 1953 in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia doesn't bother Lydia Hawkins. She treasures her tight-knit family. There's her loving mama, now widowed; her whip-smart younger brother, BJ, who has cystic fibrosis; and wise old Gran. But everything falls apart after Gran and BJ die and mama is jailed unjustly. Suddenly Lydia has lost all those dearest to her. Moving to a coal camp to live with her uncle William and aunt Ethel Mae only makes Lydia feel more alone. She is ridiculed at her new school for her outgrown homemade clothes and the way she talks, and for what the kids believe her mama did. And to make matters worse, she discovers that her uncle has been keeping a family secret—about her. If only Lydia, with her resilient spirit and determination, could find a way to clear her mother's name. . . .




Way to Crochet!


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Introduces the equipment needed and stitches used for crochet, and presents patterns and ideas for crocheting objects such as best-friend bracelets, belts, headbands, and pillows.




Amigurumi!


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