Kids Knitting 
asked by scoobie on November 25, 2006 9:07 AM
Think you?re too young? Think you?re too old? Author Melanie Falick teaches kids of all ages how to knit with fifteen easy projects, from bouncy beanbags to a rolled-edge sweater. Using straightforward language, step-by-step instructions, and bright candy-colored illustrations, beginners learn the basics, including finer knitting, casting on and binding in the round and shaping. Phototgraphs feature finished projects modeled by a delightful case of young knitters. Best of all, kids get to have fun creating things they can actually use?bookmarks, backpacks, bracelets, and more.
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If your left - handed this book is NOT for you. I thought a lot of the projects were to advanced for beginners.
reviewed by ibook on November 26, 2006 6:19 PM
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I'm surprised that no-one has commented on the overly complicated knitting/purling method used in this book.
The book shows only one way to make a knit/purl stitch, and it's slow and torturous. You insert the right needle into the stitch as you normally would when knitting or purling, but then you hold the point where the needles intersect, pick up the working yarn with your free hand and wind it around the needle. Then you pick up both needles again and complete the stitch as usual. This method would frustrate any child, enough to get them to stop knitting altogether.
The book shows only one way to make a knit/purl stitch, and it's slow and torturous. You insert the right needle into the stitch as you normally would when knitting or purling, but then you hold the point where the needles intersect, pick up the working yarn with your free hand and wind it around the needle. Then you pick up both needles again and complete the stitch as usual. This method would frustrate any child, enough to get them to stop knitting altogether.
reviewed by goonball on November 28, 2006 6:54 PM