Newly revised and expanded in 2004, this is a knitting book with a difference. Rhymes and photos show in detail the basic steps of knitting. A thorough introduction to knit stitch and purl stitch is followed by simple, enticing patterns for animals. The patterns are easy and exciting to make and the completed projects are fun to play with. Although written for children, this book is a valuable resource for adults. Handwork teachers, parents and grown-ups wishing to learn how to knit will find that the simple to follow instructions, the interesting patterns and the artistic photographs make this book a must for their collection. Imported from England.
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Knitting for Children: A Second Book
By Bonnie Gosse and Jill Allerton
Paperback, 102 pages with photographs
This book is a natural progression from A First Book of Knitting for Children, introducing new methods and a wider variety of patterns. Numerous color and black-and-white photographs throughout. Imported from England.
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Fairy Things to Stitch and Sew
By Fiona Watt, Usborne Books
Paperback, 32 pages
This enchanting book is teeming with delightful projects for the beginning sewer. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions to make pictures, pretty little bags, a tooth fairy purse, fairy pillows, and more. Even if you’ve never sewn before, you’ll be able to do these easy projects! For ages 6 and older. Imported from England.
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This reversible "quilt-as-you-go" crib or lap quilt can be easily made in an afternoon. It's perfect for Project Linus or other sewing charity when a simple and quick project is needed. Also, this makes a wonderful first quilt for a child learning to sew. To make a doll-size quilt, simply reduce the measurement of the fabric strips by half.
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Phoebe’s Sweater
By Joanna Johnson
Illustrated by Eric Johnson
Hardcover, 38 pages
Phoebe is a care-free young mouse living in the hollow space beneath a tree with her mother and father. One fall day, the mailman brings a package of beautiful red yarn to her mother, who then announces she will use it to knit a new sweater for Phoebe as they wait for her new sibling to be born. The story follows Phoebe’s adventures throughout the changing season until, at last, the sweater is completed just in time to welcome the new baby! The colorful illustrations are filled with details of Phoebe’s woodland world which will captivate any young reader. At the end of the book, you will discover a beautiful collection of knitting patterns which allows the story to be brought to life through the skilled hands of a knitter. Story recommended for ages 2-7. This book is made & printed in the USA.
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Freddie’s Blanket
By Joanna Johnson
Illustrated by Eric Johnson
Hardcover, 46 pages
Meet Freddie, a newborn platypus who is welcomed into a loving family. As long as he’s wrapped in his baby blanket, he can sleep anywhere. Finally, the day arrives when he’s too big for his tiny blanket and is ready to move into a big bed. His mother knits him a larger blanket to make his new bed soft, warm and inviting—but each night his parents find him sleeping in another unusual place in the house. It seems Freddie can still sleep anywhere, except in his bed! Follow each night as he moves from one place to another, until finally he learns that his own big bed might just be the best place to sleep after all. At the end of the story, you will discover a fun collection of five knitting patterns to bring Freddie’s tale to life for some lucky little boy or girl. Story recommended for ages 2-7. This book is made & printed in the USA.
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Sewing School: 21 Sewing Projects Kids Will Love to Make
By Amie Petronis Plumley and Andria Lisle
Cardboard with concealed spiral, 143 pages with patterns
Once kids learn a few basic skills, they’ll be eager to try hand sewing themselves (or by machine, if desired). This book builds on prior knowledge using “step-up projects.” The directions themselves are written at a 2nd grade comprehension level, with inspired projects designed for beginning sewers ages five and up. I love the real-life photos of children sewing and their finished creations, so there’s nothing intimidating or unachievable here. All of the projects have been kid-tested, so success is assured! Included is a pocket that contains the full-size patterns needed for a variety of projects, including stuffed toys, totes, a wallet, aprons, things to wear and gifts to give. Also included is a chapter on basic mending skills and another on how to repair your much loved stuffed toys called “Vet Clinic” – all great, practical information! I highly recommend for ages 5-14.
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Best of Sewing Machine Fun for Kids
by Nancy Smith and Lynda Milligan
Paperback (Spiral), 128 pages
For years, I’ve used my tattered copies of the original Sewing Machine Fun books to teach beginning machine sewing to children. It is the best step-by-step method I’ve ever seen and perfect for any unskilled beginner, child age 7 to adult! This is a compilation of the best activities from Sewing Machine Fun and Sewing Machine Fun 2. The original books went out of print several years ago, so it’s wonderful to have them together again. This book contains 13 kid-friendly projects (with full-size patterns) that build on skills learned as you work through the projects. Also, there are games, puzzles, and stitching practice mazes that allow a child to learn at their own pace. The format is colorful and fun! Some of the projects include Create-a-Card, soft sculpture toys, hair scrunchies, Treasure Pouch, Lunch Bag, book cover-ups, funny-faced pillow and more!
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My First Sewing Machine Book
by Alison McNicol
Paperback, 40 pages
This book is perfect for kids getting started with their first sewing machine - with bright, modern and clear illustrations, children can quickly learn to use and thread their machine, measure and use fabrics, and make a selection of super cool projects - super easy tote bags, cool cushions, i-pod holders, zip cases and more! Patterns and templates included. Recommended for ages 7-11.
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My First Sewing Book
by Susan Akass
Paperback, 128 pages
Here are 35 brilliant projects that will help you learn how to sew. If you've never used a needle and thread before, don't worry - start with the Sewing Techniques section, which simply explains how to do every stitch. Then pick something to make from one of the four chapters. In the Toys chapter, you'll find juggling animals, sock monsters and rag dolls, while in Fashion Fun, there are gorgeous bags, hair accessories and more. Next, discover some brilliant Decorations - from hanging felt stars to pretty lavender bags. Finally, Great Gifts is packed with ideas, such as the finger puppet cards, felt egg cosies or the sausage dog draft excluder. All the instructions and cute step-by-step artworks are easy to follow; plus, each project has a grade so that you can start with easy sewing and move onto using more advanced stitches as you get better at it. Recommended for ages 7-11.
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Knitted Animals
By Anne-Dorthe Grigaff
Hardcover, 64 pages
This enchanting book provides instructions for making more than twenty different knitted animals, including a mother duck and ducklings; a family of rooster, hen and chicks; a shaggy brown bear; lambs; teddy bears; cats and kittens; dog; squirrel; goose; rabbit; horse; fox; pig and piglets; hedgehog; and mice. These projects are suitable for anyone with basic knitting skills, even children and beginning knitters. The book is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs throughout, which are highly motivational! The finished animals make enchanting children’s toys and gifts, decorations for the nature table, or excellent items for fairs and raffles. Imported from the UK.
