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Children's Collection

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As a mother of two daughters and a passionate knitter, I am very glad I bought this book. There are splendid designs for boys, for girls and some which are wearable for both.The knitting instructions are easy to understand, though average knitting experience is needed. Some difficult techniques are explained, f.e. the "vertical double decrease". I think it's particular good to have four sizes with each design, so you can knit the same design for two different-aged children. Each design is photographed in detail, not only to make a beautiful picture but to give the knitter an impression of what's awaiting him. What seems to be a bit of a problem if you want exactly the same knitting as in the book is that they have used Alice Starmore yarns only. Nevertheless an inspiring book! If you want to knit something special for your child, buy this book.

First off, I'll admit to significant bias, as I am a huge Starmore fan. That aside, this pattern book is one of the Starmore team's best, and is a worthy addition to a knitting library (even one, like mine, already stocked with every Debbie Bliss book). I won't begin to confess how many projects' worth of yarn I have stockpiled already, and yet it was all I could do not to run out TODAY and acquire more for several projects in this book. Some knitters will recognize a few previously published patterns for grown-ups, resized for children highly successfully (Sand Dollar from the now out-of-print Pacific Coast Highway, for example, finally makes sense as a young girl's sweater dress). Others are wholly new and as exquisite as anything we've ever seen from these designers. (Secret Garden is next on my "yarn to buy" list.) As a mother of two boys and aunt of two nieces, I also was pleased to see a nice balance between feminine, masculine and unisex patterns. All in all, a fabulous treat for knitters with children anywhere in their life!

Every book I have by Alice or Jade Starmore is beautiful. This is no exception. The book itself is luscious and the patterns are to die for.

Most of the patterns are for arans and Fair Isles but there are some simpler knits for beginners. This makes it a great book for knitters of all levels.

When I purchase a knitting book I ask myself three questions:

1) Does the book contain patterns that I want to knit?

2) Are the patterns easy to read?

3) Is the book a good resource.

The answer to all of these questions is 'Yes'. If I had the time I would knit every pattern in this book!

Alice Starmore yarn is no longer made but good substitutions are Jamieson, Simply Knit or Rowan.

This book is one you'll want to look at again and again. It provides beauty and inspiration each time you open it up.

This book is full of timeless designs for children's sweaters and vests. I'm planninng on adapting the elephant pattern to a nursery blanket. As beautiful as the colors in the book are, I think I might upsize the yarn a bit and maybe try one of the color changing yarns like Kauni for the background. Anyway, I would love to make every pattern in this beautiful book!

I knew nothing of legendary Alice Starmore until I read about her in Adrienne Martini's book Sweater Quest. About the same time, I had gone to a girlfriend gathering where we all sat around together and finished our recent sewing projects, talked, and snacked. Two of the girls brought knitting projects and I became inspired to relearn the knitting process I had been taught as a child. Gradually I became fascinated with the craft and can't seem to get enough history, blogs, shared information. Starmore's patterns are beautiful, colorful, and very detailed. Starmore's designs are in the expert level of the knitting universe, but to take in her work and her ideas, is very satisfying. I haven't tried any of her designs, I'm at the contemplating stage. Her books are out of print, so they must be sought on resale sites. The Children's Collection is charmingly written, each project introduced with a poem and showcased with photos shot in breathtaking scenery. Love it!

The knitting book called Children's Collection was in perfect condition, received in a very timely manner. Would do business again with this company. N. Parr

Lots to choose from as far as styles. Plenty of detail to keep the project interesting yet easy to complete. Since I am fairly small I plan on doing a couple for myself with adjustments of course. Definately worth it before its gone and no longer in print.