Product Description
Learn to knit using a circle loom. This book includes instructions for using knitting looms and ten projects.
Customer Reviews:
Loom Knitting books.......2007-10-01
The information is good and pretty easy to follow. Actually doing it is another story. My story is ongoing!
Knitting on a Loom.......2007-05-21
I started this new hobby learning how to knit on a loom. I have looms of all sizes and shapes, especially a Figure 8 Loom that I purchased from this man on ebay, and needed to learn the right way of looming! This book is very very good, but believe me I had to study with it to get my stitches right. I thought I had it right - but it was completely wrong. The book has great projects !
Good Book.......2007-05-19
This is a good book for a beginning Knifty Knitter. If you're just starting out and want to make something besides hats, this is a good book for you. There are ten patterns. My favorite pattern is for the bangle bag.
Very helpful and useful!.......2007-05-17
This book is very useful for a beginner to circle looms. It has some really nice patterns and the pictures help out a lot. It may only be 32 pages but it is really helpful. At the beginning of it, it explains a couple different stitches and a couple different ways to end a project. When you're reading a pattern, if it refers back to a certain stitch, it will tell you what page to find it in the book. I was very satisfied with this book.
Deceiving..........2007-05-13
Though the patterns for flat panel knitting, and tubular things such as hats were relatively easy to follow, the stitches such as purling were a bit complicated to understand in the book, and the patterns for socks were a bit difficult to translate from page to loom.
Book Description
The Yarn Girls offer a fresh new collection of thirty dazzling junior knitwear designs for kids ages four through ten. Whether you’re a novice looking for approachable patterns or an expert seeking a new challenge, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Knits for Older Kids is perfect for knitters who want good-looking designs that knit up fast.
A helpful how-to guide kicks off the book, walking new knitters through the basics and serving as a handy reference for lapsed knitters. Nine captivating chapters follow, offering designs ranging from casual to stylish to funky. From the Half-Hour Hat to the Camping Out basic pullover to the Glamorous Life swing coat, there are patterns that will delight even the most fashion-savvy kid—no matter what his or her style. Plus, twenty-six of the thirty patterns are conveniently unisex, and to illustrate this, each design is photographed on both a boy and a girl.
Throughout the book, the Yarn Girls describe the inspiration behind their patterns, providing their own personal anecdotes and adding helpful knitting tips along the way. With a wealth of brand-new quick-to-knit patterns and the much-loved Yarn Girls sensibility, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Knits for Older Kids is an exciting new addition to their treasured collection.
The yarn girls are back—with a spectacular collection of thirty quick-to-knit patterns for stylish girls and boys ages four through ten.
Inside, you’ll find patterns for:
• Fuss-free pullovers
• Classic cardigans
• Fun hooded sweatshirt (or as the cool kids say, a “hoodie”)
• Marvelous swing coat with fuzzy trim
Customer Reviews:
Fills a great niche.......2007-07-14
A lot of pattern books delete children this age, or give a lot of stodgy patterns that would take so long to knit that kids would outgrow them. These are fashionable, well designed, and very lucid patterns with lots of extra explanations and help along the way. Anyone who can do basic knitting could knit any of these garments. They are not meant to be challenging, but that is a compliment. They are very usable. They only tiny complaint I could squeak out is that they are all for back and forth knitting, and I wish more patterns in the round were written for this age group, especially by such fashionable designers. Otherwise, this is one of the few books I chose to buy.
Just what i was looking for.......2007-01-05
Finally, a book of adorable patterns for older kids!!!! Very cute patterns!!!!
Quick, easy patterns that make you want to knit..........2006-09-29
I just learned how to knit over the summer and my first project was a sweater from the baby knits book. My older child was asking where his sweater was, so I was excited to get this book and find a pattern to tackle for him. There are so many sweaters and other projects that even a new knitter can create something really impressive. The explanations of more complicated stitches and patterns are detailed and very clear to help those who are ready to advance their skills try something new.
Can't find patterns for older kids? Plenty in this new book.......2006-09-03
Older kids need trendy knits in their size; the Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for Older Kids has a lot of patterns kids will like. There are hoodies, colorful cardigans, thick pullovers, shawls, afghans and pillows. Something for boys and girls alike. If you like to knit or if you have a pre-teen knitter, this book will be in hot demand.
Patterns range for kids from age 4 to age 10, but some small 11-13 year olds could use the patterns or they can be adapted as some are very simple.
Patterns:
Simple Pullovers
More Advanced Pullovers
Cardigans, Simple and More Advanced (textured)
V-Necks
Hats
Scarves
Just for Girls
Blankets and Pillows
Recommended.
Book Description
Get inspired to pick up your needles with 41 more wonderfully whimsical knits for kids! Ruffled necklines, picot edgings, multicolored ribbings, and other details feature this winning design team's bright, fun colors and kid-friendly style.
• Adorable designs for boys and girls include coordinating outfits, plus mittens, hats, and socks
• Many patterns include toddler sizes and children's sizes 6-10, all made with durable yarns for easy care and long-lasting wear
• Along with knitting basics, you'll gradually learn a range of new stitches as you make each project
Customer Reviews:
Ugliest Kids Sweaters Ever.......2007-01-19
I was very disappointed by the designs in this book. The colors and styles seem outdated or just plain tacky: the tiny checkerboard borders, the comicly gigantic knitted sweatpants, the painfully busy color patterns. The look like they were designed in 1983, not 2003. Also, most of the pullovers have huge necklines that make them look ill-fitting. There were only two or three items I would even consider making. The rest just make me cringe. I gave it 2 stars because the instructions for knitting techniques are well-written and useful, but these designs are just not my style!
A quantum leap in this design team's talent!.......2003-03-20
A year or so ago, I borrowed a copy of _Paintbox Knits_, the first book collaberation of this design team. I have to say that I was a little underwhelmed: there were three or four patterns that piqued my interest, but not one for which I would bump another project's priority on my "to knit" list. The patterns were simple enough for me, as a busy mom and newbie knitter, but they seemed "gimmicky", relying on busy color schemes that reminded me of boxy machine-knit store brands, more than anything.
With this book, it seems the author/designers have truly come into their own! They still have a penchant for color, but so many of the new patterns make beautiful use of texture, simple cable patterns, etc. to create a garment that could easily be adapted to the knitter's personal color sense and style. Even a relatively "busy" pattern like their American Flag pullover is an understated classic. (Although I'm not likely to be knitting those dizzying button-and-intarsia strewn holiday sweaters...)
With the current "knitting is cool again" fad, and a plethora of teaching books riding the wave, the authors have found a good balance between over-complexity and the temptation to make every knitting book a "teach the newbies" book. No, there are no Debbie Bliss style works of exquisite and intricate precision here, but the authors do provide some wonderful and not-too-intimidating introductions to new techniques such as Entrelac, a basketweave-look pattern.
My rule of thumb is that a pattern book should have at least at least one "must have" pattern in it for every dollar it costs. By that standard, I think that lots of folks who have children to knit for will find Paintbox Knits II well worth the investment!
Book Description
Learning to knit can be enormous fun for five-to-ten-year-olds--especially when helped along by animal characters whose antics make each lesson a delight.
Customer Reviews:
The best knitting book!!!!!.......2007-08-05
I am a ten year old and I have been knitting for 3 years. I think this book is great for beginners and advanced knitters. The directions are simple and helpful and makes knitting super easy. Belive me, this book is #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good for adults too.......2007-08-01
I am a beginning knitter and I found this book very helpful or at least in having looked at it. I am anxious to try some of the projects. The pictures and explanations were excellent.
Great book with a few caveats .......2007-04-10
I got this book as an adult beginning knitter (I had made a scarf before picking up this book) to help teach my 7 YO daughter to knit when she decided she wanted to. It has been extremely helpful. The diagrams and instructions for beginning stitches and such techniques as casting on and binding off are quite honestly the best I've seen so far. The explanation of how to make a slip stitch in particular I found clearer and easier to follow than anything I had seen in an adult book.
The projects also are attractive, well-photographed, and are actually the sort of thing kids might want to make. The very first project, the flag, became a series of flags with letters on it to make her name for her room. She's not quite to the final project, a felt-lined purse, but she's looking forward to it. The other projects are stuffed animals and fabric books - cute in a kid-friendly way, not too precious or 'boring'. Plus they are QUICK - kids won't get bored spending three weeks on a giant scarf or anything like that.
A few small caveats - they do all the projects on size 6 needles, which is AWFULLY small for beginners. We did ours on size 8 instead - it makes the projects a little larger, but so far we have not run out of yarn, so it doesn't seem to matter, and it's a lot easier for me to see what she has done, especially when something has gone wrong.
They also do all the projects on 'double-knitting yarn'. I had no idea what that was (remember I'm a beginner too), nor could I find it at the local craft store. I finally went with worsted-weight yarn as that looked about the same from the pictures in the book. I later found that double knitting yarn refers to the weight, and is about halfway between sport weight and worsted weight, so my choice of worsted seems to have been ok.
Finally, and this is a little detail, I certainly never would have thought of it. The first project is a little flag, and it is important to have the yarn end in a particular corner. My daughter did it twice getting it to end in the wrong corner. Finally we realized that it was not clear whether to count the row of cast-on stitches as a row or not and so she was always one row off, putting her yarn in the opposite corner of where it should have ended. Not a mistake a more experienced knitter would make, but one that could have been a little clearer in this book for kid learners.
Would I recommend this book? You bet, in fact, I already have. The quick, attractive projects and the wonderful instructions more than make up for the for points where we had some confusion. There is always some confusion when beginning to learn a new skill after all. I wouldn't have gone into as much detail as I did on this if it wasn't that I thought it might help other readers of this book.
Highly recommended, but best for a child who has a more experienced adult around to help them with the few points that might be confusing.
An excellent learner's guide for the very young........2007-02-03
Parents of five-to-ten-year-olds will find this an excellent basic guide to knitting which pairs very easy directions and kid-friendly patterns with lesson plans. Kids learn knitting in stages, with many fun projects to test new skills - and will also learn special techniques from sewing up seams to placing buttons. An excellent learner's guide for the very young.
Book Description
Celebrities do it, and kids want to do it, too: knitting has become today’s top crafting craze. Children love it, and any Brownie or Girl Scout has to learn it to earn her badge. Now there’s finally a book aimed right at this ready and eager age-group, with simple instructions and projects with real kid-appeal.
From dolls to doll blankets, scarves to backpacks, the 20 projects in this fun and colorfully illustrated collection will encourage kids to pick up needles and yarn and start knitting. With the easy-to-follow lessons, which proceed logically from very basic to more advanced skills, children can keep on learning as they work. They’ll see how to read a knitting pattern; cast on and do simple stitches; bind off; darn in the ends; make tassels, fringes, and pom-poms; sew on a snap fastener; join a new ball of yarn, and much more. It won’t be long before the youngest knitters are completing a Sunglasses Case, Headband, Scrunchie, Ribbed Scarf, Cat Toy, House Cushion, Teddy Bear Puppet, Kite Bookmark, Drawstring Purse, and Tote.
Book Description
Knit the kids you love something special—even if you’re always on the run. Choose from 20-plus cute and colorful outfits for children ages four to ten years. Created by some of today’s top designers, these carry-along projects include delightful cap and mitten sets, sweater and purse sets, denim jackets, V-necks, striped pullovers, ponchos, skirts, and more. You’ll even find ideas for personalizing them, as well as tips on selecting yarns, determining gauge, and following patterns and charts.
Customer Reviews:
Some cute projects.......2004-08-19
The beauty of this book is its tiny size and quickness of projects. The first few pages are dedicated to a quick review of knitting, and then the fun begins. Most of the items featured are long-sleeve sweaters, and I feel that there's a sweater for everyone here: they have cable work, hoods, stripes, color work, one even has Fair Isle. A few sweaters are clearly for girls, but most are unisex. Instructions are given for sizes 4-10. Some patterns other than sweaters include ones for mittens, a mini bag, a hat and a poncho.
Book Description
Decide if it should be a jacket or pullover, with a round or v-neck. Add a collar, hood, fastenings, pockets or alternative textures, and turn to the Stitch Library for borders and embellishments. “A delightful guide.”—Vogue Knitting International. “Enchanting...suitable for beginning to advanced knitters. An excellent choice for public libraries.”—Library Journal.
Customer Reviews:
The Best Basic Book of Kids' Sweaters.......2006-09-26
I have made a half-dozen completely original sweaters based on the patterns in this book. It's the perfect diving board from which you can get creative and make sweaters that are your own design, using the intarsia and lace patterns that Kate Buller suggests, or make your own. Bright, fresh patterns and clear instructions, and even includes instructions on knitting techniques (such as short rows, intarsia, lace, etc.). The motifs and suggestions are marvelous---quirky to gorgeous to clever to oh-my-gosh-how-did-she-DO-that!
The only downside is that there's not much instruction about how to scale the patterns using different yarns and gauges, but for the intermediate knitter, it's easy enough to figure out.
I got this book on a whim, and am so glad I did.
Never Buy Another Knitting Pattern Again!.......2005-03-17
This is really a terrific book. First, you pick the style of garment you'd like to make (pull-over, open front, etc.) and the kind of neck line (rounded, v-neck, hooded.) Then you can customise your sweater using a variety of intarsia patterns (even some great ones for boys, such as space and pirate themes), cast-on techniques (including a great ruffle), band/cuff techniques (more than just the basic k1p1 repetition), and even some fun cast-off techniques. The book even offers help with color choice. I have found no errors so far and have not had difficulty adapting the instructions to yarns other than worsted weight yarn (which is the weight called for by the author.) My only wish for this book would be that it include more intarsia motifs.
The Ultimate--but not for beginners.......2004-07-28
Wow! I'm never going to buy another knitting pattern book again. This book is exactly what I've been searching for for the past year. It includes a number of types of sweaters (v-neck/cardigan/etc.) for ages from infants on up to school-age kids. In the back is an awesome directory of stitches for borders (lace, ribbing, etc.) and patterns for any kind of motif you could think of (from skull and crossbones to trains to zoo animals). You can mix and match sweater styles with motifs or edges to get a great sweater. Also included are guides for each size showing you where to place motifs if you choose to use them.
There is so much to choose from here, including a few hat and bag patterns, that you won't get bored ever. The possibilities are endless. However, I would not recommend this book to a new knitter. Get a few projects under your belt before working from this book.
Book Description
Thirty charming, intermediate-level projects give knitters a wonderful opportunity to delight their children with familiar and beloved nursery rhymes on handmade mittens, scarves, hats, vests, or blankets. Each item, shown in color photos and charts, is worked in one piece and presents a shortened version of the rhyme along with an image that illustrates the playful words.
Customer Reviews:
Good design isn't just for grown-ups!.......2005-06-24
Let me just say right off the bat, I love this book!
A basic pattern for a blanket, hat, scarf or mittens is presented, followed by detailed graphs of 16 multi-colored designs, each based on a different nursery rhyme. The words are knit right into the accesory, and fleshed out with corresponding design details like flowers, fish, trains, or other animals.
General make-up directions are presented as well, including two different ways to finish the hat - either as a stocking cap, or as a four-pointed hat with tassels. The blanket, scarf, and mittens are all meant to be lined, and the lining instructions are clearly presented as well.
All of these projects are made up in fingering or sport weight yarn, working on 0,1 or 2 needles. The hat and mittens are knitted in the round, scarves and blankets on straight needles. Because of the lightweight yarn and small sized needles, these are not projects you are going to bang out in a weekend, but planning ahead to make a special item that is sure to become a family heirloom is a fine idea.
The designs themselves are what makes this book worth the cost. The patterns are extremely clever - picking up on the theme of each rhyme without being obvious or cloying. And I loved the color choices - many of these patterns would suit a boy or a girl equally well - no washed out pastel pink and blue baby blankets here!
For intermediate knitters, a little too much to tackle for a beginner I think. But if you have experience with, or want to learn fair isle technique, I can't think or a better way to start. Despite the small needle sizes, these kid sized projects will not require a huge time commitment, and I can only imagine the look of gratitude on the face of a lucky recipient, pint-sized or adult, of an item from this book.
Mary Beth Temple is the writer/editor of the web site All Info About Knitting.
A Delicious Nursery Rhyme Knitting Book.......2004-11-04
This book is a must have for knitters that want to add unique knitting designs for their adorable ones. The author provides designs on making garments using the nursery rhymes on mittens, hats, and scarves. The designs are cute and adorable. The instructions are colorful and clear. Your darling angels will love their hats, mittens and scarves!!!
Charming and beautiful knitting book!.......2004-02-27
I am very excited about this lovely book! The watercolor illustrations and beautiful photos show the clever designs off very well. A special chapter on color work is particularly helpful. The graphs are large and clear. The color palate is sophisticated and charming. My only problem is how to decide which to knit first!
Nell
Book Description
Today, an ancient and venerable hobby is gaining popularity among kids. It's the craft of knitting! These days, our youngest knitters are discovering that they can do it anywhere, and make everything from handbags and belts to scarves, hats, sweaters, bracelets, and fun toys. Starting with simple finger knitting, the author goes on to instruct on how to use straight and circular needles as kids master a variety of different stitches. Clear, full-color, step-by-step line art is supplemented with color photos of finished pieces. Kids will also find information on knitting materials and equipment along with methods for knitting different shapes. The author gives directions for completing sixteen projects, including a funny-face drawstring bag, a super-size name scarf, a matching head scarf and belt, dolls with floppy arms and legs, a plaid poncho, and even a cozy mohair-and-wool sweater. Here's the latest, greatest kids' craze--and here's an easy and fun way to start knitting.
Customer Reviews:
not too sure.......2006-08-13
sure, the techniques in this book are gd and easy 4 kids, but the interior is pretty ugly to me, no offense.
not very motivating..
Great for Kids and Adults.......2006-02-17
Clear step-by-step photos and instructions. The book is colorful and easy to read. The projects are creative. We like it so much, I decided to learn how to knit with my daughter!
great introduction to knitting!.......2004-03-20
This book covers the basics, and takes kids far beyond the ordinary. Projects include flower pins, a kerchief and belt, knitting with rags, and even videotape! My daughter is definitely interested in several of the projects, and they've given me ideas for several projects of my own.
Amazon.com
There are a lot of advantages inherent to knitting for children. The items are small and work up quickly; the sizing needn't be perfect (few toddlers are into the tailored look); and the kids just look so darned cute when you're done. Minnowknits doubles those advantages--the instructions are blessedly clear, the gauge is never too small, and the items will undoubtedly be passed from child to child because they're absolutely adorable, if a bit offbeat. Jil Eaton's timeless styles are hip and vibrant. It's a lucky baby whose favorite knitter gets this book.
Book Description
“These are the neatest, niftiest, most super deluxe delicious kids’ clothes.”—Knitter’s Magazine. Electrifying colors and contemporary designs will motivate you to knit any or all of these 24 designs. With complete patterns and instructions for children three months old to age ten, there are boldly colored sweaters, jackets, party dresses, rompers, and even a skating outfit.
Customer Reviews:
Get it at the library.......2004-06-09
Yes, bright colors and poofy pants, great. But only a couple of the designs were really cute enough to do. The rest were sorta plain looking just made over the top by color choices and embellishments. The cover outfit is really the climax of the book. Save the $ and check this one out at the library and spend your $ on the second book, Minnow Knits Too!
Too cute........2003-07-11
The patterns in this book are too cute. I have made one, the Aran Ruffles Sweater. It is now being worn by my second daughter. The photo's and directions are great. I am in the middle of the Coco Chenille Sweater and pant outfit. Am very interested in making many more of the patterns, just trying to pick one is so hard they are all so cute, Polka Dots maybe(a very colorful colorblock kind of style with white polka dots and nice bright colors),for my 7 year old.
Minnow Knits: Unommon Clothes to knit for kids.......2003-04-16
Being a working mother of 2 (13 & 2) it isn't always easy to find a book that covers such a broad age range. I have yet to be diappointed wiht Jill Eaton's offerings. Allowing for the fact that not all of us are at a expert level and yet we want to experiment with color changes and texture, she manages to entice and provide clear instructions, ineresting projects but most of all patterns that are interesting. Also I found that some of the simpler patterns were great places to start someone who wants to learn to knit but can't cope with the idea of a scarf! Try it, you'll be suprised by the sudden itch to stitch!
Minnowknits: Uncommon Clothes to Knit for Kids.......2002-10-14
Well, how many kids wear poofy jumpers these days that justify the cost of this book. Was a bit disappointed in some of the designs, but overall not really that undoable.
Great designs - lousy editor........2000-06-26
The patterns in this book are incredibly well designed, but you have to be an expert knitter to fill in some of the gaps in the instructions. Ms. Eaton would be well served to work with an editor that is also a knitter. "Ski, Baby" is one of the cutest outfits and worst written patterns I have ever encountered! I hope in the future, the instructions will be more complete!
SINCE WRITING THIS REVIEW, I HAVE CONTACTED THE AUTHOR AND THE PROBLEMS WITH "SKI, BABY" WILL BE CORRECTED IN THE NEXT EDITION OF THE BOOK. FOR THE TIME BEING, UNLESS YOU ARE AN EXPERT KNITTER, I WOULD STICK TO DEBBIE BLISS PATTERNS FOR BABIES AND KIDS.
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