Kids Knitting.Kids Knitting. Melanie Falick. New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of : Artisan (800-722-7202), 1998. Illus., hardcover. 128pp., $17.95. Beginning with the simple statement that knitting is a way of connecting small loops of yarn to create a fabric, this book uses straight forward language, step-by-step instructions and bold, colorful illustrations to present the notion that knitting can be a rewarding and fun experience for young people, including boys, of all ages. A brief history of knitting To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, one should be written. is followed by a short list of necessary tools and materials, most of which can be easily obtained or made, Means of turning undyed wool into bright colors with Kool-Aid powder and other improvisational means, should get young knitters underway with sections on knitting scarves scarves n. A plural of scarf1. scarves Noun a plural of scarf1 , beanbags, hats, socks, patchwork afghans, tote bags, puppets, backpacks and more. Clever, full-color drawings of knitting techniques, embroidery stitches Noun 1. embroidery stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather sewing stitch backstitch - an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one and other stitch patterns are intriguing, informative and un-intimidating. Concluding sections discuss knitting around the world, the reading of knitting patterns knitting pattern n → patrón m para tricotar knitting pattern n → modèle m (pour tricot) knitting pattern knit n , yarn sources and the washing and storing of handknits. A good craft resource for elementary grades. |
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