Kids Knit! Simple Steps to Nifty Projects

by Bradberry, Sarah

• ISBN13: 9781402740572
• ISBN10: 1402740573
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-08-28
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Children love to knitplus it's a must for any Brownie or Girl Scout who wants to earn her badge. From dolls to doll blankets, scarves to backpacks, the 20 projects in this fun, colorfully illustrated collection are especially geared to kids. The easy-to-follow lessons proceed logically from very basic to more advanced skills, so youngsters can keep on learning as they work. They'll see how to read patterns; 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 more. It won't be long before the youngest knitters are completing a headband, cat toy, teddy bear puppet, and drawstring purse.

Table of Contents

What Is Knitting?	p. 7
Tools and Yarn	p. 11
Lessons and Projects	p. 21
Casting On	p. 22
The Knit Stitch	p. 24
Binding Off	p. 25
Darning In Your Ends	p. 26
How to Read a Knitting Pattern	p. 29
Measuring Gauge	p. 30
Washcloth	p. 31
Overcasting	p. 33
Headband	p. 34
How to Make Tassels and Fringes	p. 36
How to Sew on a Snap Fastener	p. 37
Sunglasses Case	p. 38
Joining a New Ball of Yarn	p. 40
Backstitch	p. 41
Doll Blanket	p. 42
Doll	p. 44
The Purl Stitch	p. 47
Stockinette Stitch	p. 48
Scrunchie	p. 50
Ribbing	p. 52
Twisted Cord	p. 53
Amulet Bag	p. 54
How to Make Pom-poms	p. 56
Abbreviations	p. 58
Ribbed Scarf	p. 58
Simple Decrease	p. 61
Cat Toy	p. 62
Knitted Applique	p. 64
House Cushion	p. 65
Teddy Bear Puppet	p. 68
Simple Increase: The Half Hitch	p. 71
Kerchief	p. 72
Kite Bookmark	p. 74
Yarn Over	p. 75
Pot Holder	p. 76
Drawstring Purse	p. 78
Fashion Doll Dress	p. 80
Backpack	p. 82
Picking Up Stitches	p. 84
Coaster	p. 86
Place Mat	p. 88
I-Cord	p. 90
Tote Bag	p. 92
Index	p. 95
About the Author	p. 96
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