Knitting Projects You'll Purl Over

by Kelly McClure

Overview

This collection of how-to projects will take a crafty kid's imagination to the next level. Building on a base interest of knitting, this book will show kids the basics and beyond!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515774464
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Crafty Creations Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	9 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Let's Knit! 4

Yarn 6

Tools 8

How to Read a Pattern 10

How to Read a Yarn Label 11

How to Knit 12

Cast On 13

Knit Stitch 14

Purl Stitch 15

Increase 16

Decrease 17

Gauge/Tension 18

Bind Off 20

Weaving in Ends 21

What to Do When You Make a Mistake 21

Garter Stitch Cowl 22

Garter Stitch Headband 24

I-Cord Necklaces and Bracelets 26

Slouchy Hat 28

Knitting in the Round vs. Knitting Flat 30

Bulky Beanie 32

What to Do When You Make a Mistake: Frogging and Backwards Knitting 35

Ribbed Beanie 36

Rainbow Blanket 38

Striped Wrist Warmers 40

Kitty Bunny Toys 42

What to Do When You Make a Mistake: Dropping a Stitch 45

Seed Stitch Purse 46

Read More 48

Author Bio 48

Titles in This Set 48

Interviews

Step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, tips, materials list, age-appropriate crafts

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 6 Up—Fiber craft books written for young people often avoid the more technical stuff. Not so here—these are more like textbooks, with strong images and lots of space dedicated to basic techniques, eight to 16 simple projects, and plenty of opportunity to get comfortable with tools, notation, and terminology. Machine and hand sewing, knitting flat and in the round, wet and dry felting, pressing, and gathering are all covered. In addition, best practices, which, as experienced makers know, add time and complexity to a project, are included and will help guarantee professional-looking results. VERDICT Crafters will be ready to read and follow almost any pattern or set of instructions after working through these books.

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