Customer Reviews

Junior Knits

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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!

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!

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.

I do wish more of DB's books had diagrams. Schematics are essential for gaining a quick understanding of shape and fit of a pattern. Many of her patterns feature photographs that do not adequately reveal details such as the type of sleeve join.

It is amazing how Debbie Bliss can create new designs, and still keep clean simple lines. I don't really like 'fussy' or cutesy sweaters, so this book is perfect. Most of the designs are like you would find in an upscale children's store, BUT the patterns are actually pretty simple. I would give the book 5 stars, but there aren't any schematics in the book (which I find very useful).

I love every pattern in this book. They are all pretty trendy and updated fashions.

Great book. Love the spiral binding. It makes it so easy to use. The patterns are all very cute and the sizes have a wide range. Can't wait to start making something for my granddaughters! It's a great companion book to the Debbie Bliss books for infants and toddlers.

Instructions are easy to follow and printed very clearly. The sweaters are beautifully shown in excellent pictures. The designs are very nice.

I always wonder how Debbie Bliss can keep on creating such gorgeous designs -- but she does it again and again! This volume will be a much-used part of your knitting library. Tons of great patterns and clear instructions. The only problem is, which pattern to start with?

Needlecraft author Debbie Bliss is a top knitware designer who worked for Baby Gap and has published numerous other books on children's knitting projects: Junior Knits provides clothing projects for kids ages four to ten, presenting a range of projects from leg warmers and sweaters to a hooded parka. Full-page color photos of kids wearing completed clothing accompany detailed directions and a handy lay-flat format which knitters will especially appreciate as they work.