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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.
A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. A collection of simple, practical, and stylish knits for babies. Easy Baby Knits features beautiful designs that babies and parents alike will love. With easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects, you'll be itching to get knitting for your own or someone else's baby. The Getting Started section tells you everything you need to know to start knitting, including how to cast on and bind off, the basic knit and purl stitches, and how to get the right gauge. Essential techniques such as increasing and decreasing are also covered, and there are handy tips for fixing mistakes and reading patterns. Then there is a delightful sel...
Claire Montgomerie's imaginative and colourful designs are guaranteed to appeal. Easy Kids Knits features 20 items for children aged between 3 and 10, as well as an introduction to essential knitting techniques. The first section, Getting Started, is illustrated with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs and includes all the basic stitches as well as tips on following a pattern and fixing mistakes. Clothes features gorgeous garments for both boys and girls, including a shrug cardigan with satin ribbon detailing, a cozy toggle coat, and a vibantly striped sweater that's perfect for keeping out winter chills. In Accessories you will find small-scale items such as a raspberry-pink and lilac beret and the cutest little slippers with animal faces. Finally, a useful suppliers section helps you source yarns and equipment. *From the author of Easy Baby Knits, (ISBN 978-1-84597-355-1: more than 28,000 copies sold). *Easy-to-follow patterns and imaginative projects are suitable for both complete beginners and more experienced knitters. *The perfect gift for eager knitters, especially mums and grandmothers. *Gorgeous photography by Sandra Lane.
Montgomerie presents thirty retro-inspired knitting patterns that visibly reflect today's fashion trends. Each book is inspired by a different decade, with projects of various skill levels and complexities.
This comprehensive guide covers the complete range of techniques needed to learn basic knitting and then extend to much more complicated work. The clear step-by-step diagrams and 30 interesting patterns will lead any novice through all the skills needed to become an accomplished knitter. The techniques section is arranged according to difficulty, starting with the basics such as casting on, then moving onto intermediate techniques, such as reading patterns and making fancy stitches using knit and purl combinations, then progressing to advanced methods such as colour work, lace, Aran and adapting patterns.The book includes a comprehensive stitch guide, which shows thumbnail photographs of the stitch structures and the page reference where the stitch is discussed. All in all, this is the complete guide to knitting. It is suitable for beginners but, as a stitch reference, will be a useful manual for the shelves of all knitters.
Teach your children the basics of crochet in a clear way that's certain not to have them tangled in knots. Claire Montgomerie steps away from traditional methods of teaching crochet to kids and presents 35 brilliant projects that are fun and simple rather than complex and boring. By working through the easily digestible lessons, children will quickly develop the skills needed to make cool MP3 holders, mittens, jewellery, hats, dolls, teddy bears and more. There are four chapters, each featuring projects for beginners, intermediate and confident crocheters, so once the simpler projects have been mastered, your child can move on to the next challenge. The comprehensive techniques section descr...
A comprehensive guide to knitting covering all the techniques needed to learn to knit and beyond The Knitting Encyclopedia is a wonderful reference guide for knitters of all levels. Whether you're just learning to cast on, or designing your first sweater, here is your guide through all the skills you need to get started mastering this amazing craft: - Materials and equipment-- from types of needles to stitch holders--both basic and advanced equipment is covered in full detail - The basics-- casting on, knit and purl stitches, and casting off - Intermediate techniques-- how to read patterns and make patterned stitches using knit and purl combinations - Advanced and complex techniques like how...
Features thirty trendy patterns for clothing and accessories inspired by high-fashion garments, and demonstrates a cross-section of techniques that include granny squares, knotwork, and lace.
A visual celebration and source of inspiration for knitters eager to experiment with the newest colors and textures Today?s diverse knitters?some 50 million strong in North America?crave skeins of variety for stylish fashion pieces. Written by a rising young knitwear designer, Knitter?s Yarn Palette spotlights exciting possibilities?from fun eyelash yarns to sumptuous angora?and showcases more than 200 full-color photos of yarns in every color, texture, and fiber imaginable. Sample swatches clearly show the results that can be achieved. This unique book explains everything there is to know about weight, gauge, texture, and the suitability of mixing yarns using a wide range of 30 projects tha...
Create irresistible amigurumi masterpieces with these 40 uniquely adorable and easy-to-follow patterns. These cuddly, crocheted stuffed toys are guaranteed to charm, making them an enchanting addition to a child’s toy collection, a perfect homemade gift or a whimsical way to brighten your home. Best of all, each project requires either little or no sewing, allowing them to come together quickly and easily. With patterns for everything from mermaids and the Loch Ness Monster to jellyfish, teapots and cinnamon rolls, there’s something to delight every craft lover across a spectrum of skill levels. Beginners can learn the basics behind amigurumi stitches, and experts will enjoy trying out new techniques and designs. Each addictive project will have you reluctant to put down the crochet hook, and the impressive variety of patterns from Knot Too Shabby Crochet’s Melanie Morita means you won’t have to. Recreate your favorite fairy tale with the “Once Upon a Time” chapter, crochet an entire ocean’s worth of sea creatures with “Beach Bums,” or put together a picnic with “Eat Your Heart Out.” The entertainment is endless with this must-have book of patterns.