Classic Knits for Kids: 30 Traditional Aran and Guernsey Designs for 0-6 Years [Paperback]

Debbie Bliss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1995

In this delightful book, best-selling author Debbie Bliss presents 30 classic knitwear designs for children from birth to six years.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

It's difficult not to "ooh" and "aah" while flipping through the first third--featuring young models in always-in-style sweater designs--of Bliss' latest knits for children. It's also difficult not to wonder why she hasn't yet translated these handmade wearables into adult-size patterns. Only the brave novice and experienced stitchers should try to make any of the 30 patterns. Instructions are couched in the standard format, with U.S. sizes noted and sketches of pattern pieces included. No level of difficulty accompanies each design, and the specified yarns might be hard to locate in this country. Barbara Jacobs --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Debbie Bliss, former designer for Baby Gap, is the best-selling author more than a dozen books, including Baby Knits for Beginners, The Baby Knits Book, Debbie Bliss Knitting Workbook, How to Knit, and Simply Baby.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570760268
• ISBN-13: 978-1570760266
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,149,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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More About the Author

Debbie Bliss is the foremost knitwear designer for children. With a string of bestselling titles to her name, she regularly tours the US, Canada and other countries, giving lectures and doing workshops and has her own Debbie Bliss branded yarn range which is sold worldwide. Debbie lives in London with her husband and two children. Her website is www.debbiebliss.freeserve.co.uk.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the Best Bliss Book, March 3, 2003

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This review is from: Classic Knits for Kids: 30 Traditional Aran and Guernsey Designs for 0-6 Years (Paperback)

....and I mean it. This one is really good. Like many other knitters I have been burned by Bliss' designs often. Her designs do tend to repeat themselves from collection to collection and the pictures, while cute, never show the designs properly. Well, this collection has b&w pictures of the items next to the instructions after the color pictures which are huddled in the front of the book. (I'm talking about a hardcover copy and am assuming that the paperback is identical).
The designs are charming and definitely classics. I am buying my own paperback copy and finally returning my library copy. I also recommend the book Knits for Kids by Lena Stengard. This one is a keeper

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great example of knitter's "Bliss", March 27, 2000

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This review is from: Classic Knits for Kids: 30 Traditional Aran and Guernsey Designs for 0-6 Years (Paperback)

I just counted, I have 7 books by Debbie Bliss. That is probably why I found this book to be a bit less enchanting than I had expected it to be.

I like her books - enjoy the layout and can always understand the instructions. However, within the body of her work, this set of designs just seemed a little too similar to some in her other books for me to get excited. As a stand alone book, it has charming styles.

I still give it a 4 for good instructions, photography and cute styles.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring patterns, a bit difficult for new knitters., April 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Knits for Kids: 30 Traditional Aran and Guernsey Designs for 0-6 Years (Hardcover)

My husband and I started knitting while expecting our first child. Ms. Bliss' books contain photos of beautiful sweaters, caps and dresses which are very inspiring. The most classically fashionable that I've ever seen, and surprisingly not impossible to make. We also own her "Kids Country Knits" which is great. My husband's first ever knitting project was a large stuffed sheep, and his second a beautiful sailor collar style sweater with a family of ducks knitted into the design. Both turned out great!!! These patterns are in the "Kids Country Knits". I made a cute hat and sweater set from the "Classic Knits for Kids". I recommend her books as the instructions are understandable, versatile and the small child sizes take a short time to make.