Synopses & Reviews
Cute and colorful knitwear pieces for children are both a joy to knit and lots of fun for kids to wear! With Knitting Clothes Kids Love, you’ll find an assortment of fun and fashionable pieces designed for kids ages 6 to 12. Accessories include:
- Hats
- Earmuffs
- Scarves
- Capelets
- Backpacks
- Mittens
- Wristlets
- Leggings
- Slippers
- Socks
Find everything imaginable for heads, shoulders, knees, hands, and toes with Knitting Clothes Kids Love!
About the Author
Nancy Langdon is the president and principal designer for Studio Tantrum. She also hosts the blog at fledgeflyingiseasy.blogspot.com. She lives in Redondo Beach, CA.Sabine Pollehn is president and principal designer for the sewing pattern company Farbenmix. She also hosts klickundblick.de and farbenmix.blogspot.com. She lives in Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Kate Oates is the designer for Tot Toppers and When I Grow Up. In particular, she enjoys designing hats and garments for babies and children, as these projects often reflect a whimsical spirit. Kate’s When I Grow Up line is for those of us who are not tots, featuring a modern classic style. Kate also strives to add specifically to the growing body of knits for boys as she has two of her own! You can find her patterns at your local yarn store or online at http://www.tottoppers.com. She also does freelance work for a variety of publications. In her non-knitting life, Kate has recently completed a PhD in Political Science from the University of Florida. She lives with her family in Lexington, South Carolina, which includes her husband Ryan, her children Jesse and Charlie (two very handsome Tot Toppers models), and her beloved dogs Cooper and Lou.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Knitting for Kids
Gauge
Fit
Ease
Abbreviations
Techniques
Stitch Dictionary Part 1: Colorwork and Motif Options
Stitch Dictionary Part 2: Cable and Texture Options
Chapter 2: Heads
Chunky Cabled Cap
Zany Stripes Hat
Hair Frills
Stripey Headband
Wavy Stripes Slouch
Harf
Chapter 3: Shoulders
Mini Backpack
Reversible Scarf
Cabled Infinity Cowl
Ruffled Capelet
Colorblock Cowl
Chapter 4: Knees
Button-up Slouch Warmers
Leggings
Legwarmers
Grounded Warmers
Lacy Legs
Chapter 5: Hands
Elbow Mitts
Bracelet Casings
Love Mitts
Wrist Cuffs
Ruffled Cuftlets
Chapter 6: Toes
Striped Ankle Socks
Tiered Ruffle Socks
Funky Fair Isle Socks
Stranded Socks
Yarn and Notion Sources
About the Authors
Index