Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet

Author: Deborah Burger
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN: 1627882545
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
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.

Crochet Me

Author: Kim Werker
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1620332523
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 302

Book Description
Featuring 18 fashionable patterns that take crochet into new territory, this beginner-friendly book of projects dispels the "unhip" reputation of crochet with designs that are edgy and stylish. Projects include jewelry, thigh-high stockings, retro bags, scarves, sweaters, shrugs, camis, and home decor objects, exploring color, texture, design, embellishment, and how to customize patterns to fit personal style. Basic crochet techniques are covered along with tutorials on sizing, design, and special techniques. Up-and-coming designers are profiled throughout the book to give an entertaining and inspiring insight into this new generation of crocheters, what inspires them, how they find community with other crocheters, and creative ideas for breaking the rules and representing their individual crochet style.

Crochet for Children

Author: Claire Montgomerie
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN: 1782492836
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 393

Book Description
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, jewelry, 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 describes everything from holding the hook correctly to crocheting in the round. All the stitches needed are explained with helpful photographs and clear instructions and in no time, any child will be working with yarn like a pro, ready to tackle all the patterns. The yarns have been selected for their ease of use and are often specially formulated for children to be kind to skin as well as being durable and easy to wash. Claire also shares tricks and tips gathered from her sell-out crafting classes, where she has taught hundreds of children the joys of crochet.

Cool Stuff Teach Me to Crochet

Author: Leisure Arts
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 1574866397
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 72

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

Teach a Group of Kids to Crochet

Author: Kay Meadors
Publisher: Leisure Arts
ISBN: 1601404581
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 75

Book Description
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.

Super Fun Crafts for Kids

Author: Editors of Quarry Books
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 0760390703
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Family-friendly Super Fun Crafts for Kids teaches adults and kids ages 7–10 a variety of crafts through simple techniques and easy projects.

Crochet Projects that Will Hook You

Author: Karen Whooley
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1515774511
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 49

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

Kids' Ultimate Craft Book

Author: Editors of Quarry Books
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 0760370931
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
The perfect guide to crafting with kids, Kids’ Ultimate Craft Book starts with the absolute basics, then gradually introduces skills and techniques so kids can create fantastic projects with beading, braiding and knotting, crochet, knitting, and sewing. Beading. Begins with beads, charms, and pendants, moves on to working with thread and wire, then shows how to make a tiara, a button ring, a skater cuff, and more. Braiding and Knotting. Demonstrates techniques for creating with different cords and fibers to make necklaces, leashes, and key chains. Crochet. Starts with an overview of hooks and yarns, then shows how the most basic crochet stitches can be used to create a bracelet, a bookmark, and a water bottle carrier. Knitting. Following an overview of essential stitches and concepts, including how to read a pattern, are designs for coasters, a washcloth, and a cowl. Sewing. Teaches simple hand sewing, then gradually introduces the skills kids need to sew safely and confidently with a sewing machine to make a pot holder and a fabric frame. Projects are rated for difficulty so kids can learn and grow as they build skills and develop dexterity and confidence. With 400 photos and clear, concise instructions, Kids’ Ultimate Craft Book lets you and your child collaborate to create crafty projects together!

Annual Report of the New York State College of Agriculture at Cornell University and the Agricultural Experiment Station

Author: New York State College of Agriculture
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural experiment stations
Languages : en
Pages : 1354

Book Description

The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Crochet

Author: Nancy Queen
Publisher: Potter Craft
ISBN: 0307587037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Join the clique of the Chicks with Sticks! Anyone can do it. Anyone. Stop thinking. Stop being afraid. Stop sweating, you’ll get the hook all damp. Yes, with the help of the Chicks with Sticks, anyone can learn to crochet in just a weekend—and by Sunday night, beginners will know what they’re doing and have the confidence to do it. Advanced beginners (the ones who have already made an afghan square) will have fresh, fashion-forward projects to wear around town. First up is an introductory section on tools and materials. Then the Chicks present a series of lessons that each introduce a new skill and patterns that help readers learn and master it before moving on. The more than 30 projects range from cool belts to stunning scarves, from felted bags to stylish wraps and sweaters. Throughout, the Chicks with Sticks are standing by with quips and anecdotes, support and sisterhood. Learning to crochet has never been so entertaining . . . and so empowering!