Kids Learn to Knit

by Lucinda Guy, François Hall

Learning to knit can be enormous fun for five-to-ten-year-olds--especially when helped along by animal characters whose antics make each lesson a delight.

Genres: Knitting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Childrens

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Sharah McConville · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now to put it into practice. (and yes, I know I'm not a kid, but I needed to start somewhere!!)

[Phillias · Rating 5 out of 5]

best for beginners

[Kelly Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute illustrations & beginner projects.

[Lori · Rating 2 out of 5]

As part of my 2012 Bucket List (done in place of resolutions which I always break in the first month) I decided I would learn to knit.
To that end I got this book at the library and yes, it's a children's book - how better to learn something new that to be taught like a child?

I did need to supplement my teaching with some You Tube videos and some curse words but the bottom line is I learned and I shall soon be the proud owner of a scarf.

The book was good but a little confusing with the illustrated instructions. If they had real life pictures as well it may have been a little easier. I don't know that a child could learn with this book unless there was some other instruction as well.

[Robbie Bashore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful for children in the younger (5-8) age group. There are several small projects that can make practicing stitches less boring. Most of those projects are little toys, though, which might not be as appealing to tweens or older kids. (Although they could present lots of opportunities for creativity.)

I like the large illustrations, but some of them are a little bit confusing. They make more sense when used with the written words, but I was hoping to find a stand-alone visual aid for my daughter.

I was going to give this a 3, but changed my rating to 4, because I think it's probably the best available for this young age group.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very cute book with excellent diagrams and instructions, but it's a little too young for the sixth grader I am looking to teach. It will be perfect for the three year old in a couple of years!

[Knitology]

Learning to knit can be enormous fun for five-to-ten-year-olds--especially when helped along by animal characters whose antics make each lesson a delight.

[Dani · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first ever knitting project came from this book!

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great projects for kids and beginning knitters!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know the basics, so I could help Ruth, but I dont think she would have stuck with it (trying to figure it out) without the help of this book. Nice clear pictures and instructions.

[Fran · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very simple and easy to understand instructions and small crafts to make. Crafts are just enough to learn the technique and then the learner can move on.