Junior Knits [Spiral-bound]

Debbie Bliss (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2004

Top knitwear designer Debbie Bliss presents 25 fabulous new projects for four-to-ten-year-olds, from easy striped legwarmers to a denim sweater and hooded parka.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

As more and more people learn to knit, Debbie Bliss continues to meet the demand for stylish, yet easy–to–create designs. In Junior Knits, she concentrates on children four to ten years–old, with 25 projects that include an Aran sweater dress, a zipped hoody with pockets, a cabled–tweed jacket, an easy–knit stocking–stitch sweater, and a moss–stitch bag with flowers and contrasting lining. Complete with clear step–by–step instructions, simple charts, and gorgeous color photographs, this is another must–have collection from the foremost designer of knitwear for babies and children. Debbie Bliss, former designer for Baby Gap, is the best–selling author of more than a dozen books, including Baby Knits for Beginners, The Baby Knits Book, Debbie Bliss Knitting Workbook, How to Knit, and Classic Knits for Kids.

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About the Author

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

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 128 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books (September 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570763003
• ISBN-13: 978-1570763007
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,814 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

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, fashionable knits for children, April 6, 2006

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nanapama (Dorchester, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JUNIOR KNITS (Paperback)

I love Debbie Bliss!

Her pattern instructions are clear, concise and easy to knit even for a beginner. Her yarn is absolutely yummy to knit and delightful to work with. I had already purchased three of her books for babies, which I loved, and I was looking for patterns to knit for my fashionable four year old granddaughter. When I found "Junior Knits" I couldn't wait to cast on. My granddaughter loved the first sweater and now I'm on the third. I expect I will make every sweater in the book. This is definitely a book for every knitting mother and grandmother.

Don't be put off by the fact she references her own yarns for the projects. I've used both Debbie Bliss yarns and other yarns. I prefer the Debbie Bliss but if you can't find Debbie's yarn or find them a bit pricey, the yarns' are standard weights and you can easily do substitutions. Just do a little research and make sure you make a swatch. Happy knitting!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knits for a older kids!, April 9, 2005

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Pippi (Ottawa, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Junior Knits (Spiral-bound)

I have found it hard to find simple, stylish patterns for my oldest kid now that she is no longer a toddler, but I found lots of great ideas in Junior Knits. I am a Debbie Bliss fan anyway, and except for the fact that the yarns include cashmere and merino in several projects (like I'm going to make a sweater for a four-year-old that is not machine-washable - ha!), this book leaves nothing to be desired. I especially love the binding - it's spiral bound and lays flat - hurray! Thanks, Debbie!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great collection of patterns for big kids, January 4, 2007

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dephal (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Junior Knits (Spiral-bound)

This book earns points right away by providing patterns for older kids. Why are there so few patterns available for kids who have passed the toddler years? The patterns in this book are typical of Debbie Bliss's style--classic and elegant. Even the most style-conscious kids will like these things, but none of the patterns are fussy or trendy. Several of the patterns are for boys, and, although I don't have any sons, I suspect most boys would like them. Nothing in this book is overly cutesy. Most of the knitting is quite simple, and many are suitable for beginners. Because the patterns are generally simple, however, they are also easy to customize. I made the hooded pullover in some yarn my older daughter and I kool-aid dyed, and I'm currently working on the raglan-sleeved pullover, to which I've added a pirate motif. The book itself is nicely laid out. The instructions are clear, the photos actually give a good picture of the completed projects, and the spiral binding is convenient. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to knit for gradeschoolers.