Description
Now kids can create their very own knitted accessories! Finger Knitting for Kids shows young crafters (and their parents) how to make cute and easy knitted pieces using only their fingers and a bit of yarn. Clear and simple step-by-step lessons walk them through a series of delightful projects ranging from simple knitted hair ties and head bands to braided scarves and caps. This book provides easy-to-follow instructions for 15 fun knitting projects for kids, including: A sweet fringed scarf with matching rectangle beanie; A colourful hair tie bracelet; A stylishly slouchy unisex hat; A neat little throw that can be worn as a shawl; A braided scarf with pompom ends a great way to mix favourite colours; And so much more! Lessons on making and adding embellishments like pompoms, tassels and loops introduce kids to the wonderful world of yarn crafting. And once they learn the basics, they'll be able to try these techniques with other materials as well ribbons, strips of fabric and other fibres. With a wide range of projects, interests and skill levels throughout the book, crafty kids 5-12 will be making original knitted creations in no time!
About the Author
Eriko Teranishi is a toy designer and prolific author of craft books in her native Japan. Many of her books are written especially for children, introducing them to handicrafts such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, felting and paper crafts; others are written with kid-lovers in mind, featuring toys and accessories kids love.
Reviews
"...a truly useful, creative and varied collection of beginner-friendly projects. If your kids actually invest the effort it takes to make these projects, they'll be rewarded with appealing items they can actually wear, decorate their rooms with and use...Your kiddos are likely to get a huge amount of enjoyment from this book." -- KnittingandCrochet.net
"This fun book is printed on high quality paper, in full color, and with a cute layout which includes lots of photos showing every step. It's written in a friendly and engaging style that's easy to follow. It's a super well-made book that teaches kids and adults how to knit just using your fingers." --CraftsR.US blog
Book Information
ISBN 9784805315330
Author Eriko Teranishi
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
About the Author
Eriko Teranishi is a toy designer and prolific author of craft books in her native Japan. Many of her books are written especially for children, introducing them to handicrafts such as sewing, embroidery, knitting, crochet, felting and paper crafts; others are written with kid-lovers in mind, featuring toys and accessories kids love.
Reviews
"...a truly useful, creative and varied collection of beginner-friendly projects. If your kids actually invest the effort it takes to make these projects, they'll be rewarded with appealing items they can actually wear, decorate their rooms with and use...Your kiddos are likely to get a huge amount of enjoyment from this book." -- KnittingandCrochet.net
"This fun book is printed on high quality paper, in full color, and with a cute layout which includes lots of photos showing every step. It's written in a friendly and engaging style that's easy to follow. It's a super well-made book that teaches kids and adults how to knit just using your fingers." --CraftsR.US blog
Book Information
ISBN 9784805315330
Author Eriko Teranishi
Format Paperback
Page Count 64
Imprint Tuttle Publishing
Publisher Tuttle Publishing
