Kids' Crafts: Crochet: Fantastic Jewelry, Hats, Purses, Pillows & More [Hardcover]

Jane Davis (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Kids' Crafts

A sparkling new entry in the popular Kids' Crafts series. From colorful shoelaces to shimmering amulet bags, these 50 crocheted creations will enchant kids and take them from the very beginning to a more experienced level. Even children who have never picked up a pair of needles will master the fundamentals quickly, thanks to the many detailed directions and instructive, attractive color photos. The fun begins as youngsters try their hand at the basic chain stitch, and then learn to crochet around a ring to make a key chain. Small, accessible projects follow, including a yellow purse with a glass button accent and comfy wool slippers. As kids' skills increase, they can move on to clothes, toys, backpacks, and more.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8 -An attractively designed, sharply photographed cover and excellent organization will attract children and the adults who guide them to these 30 exciting projects. Step-by-step directions take craft enthusiasts from holding the yarn to slip stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. Advanced stitching and techniques are also explained, as well as differences in hooks and yarns. Each project is listed with skill level, finished size, materials, gauge, stitches and yarn used, instructions, and a vibrant color photo (more than a dozen of which are full page). Precise illustrations also complement the text. Adult assistance is mentioned when using a steam iron or spray starch. Text boxes supply valuable tips on sizing, felting, and more. Back matter includes a metric conversion chart. This title is an excellent addition to most collections, along with Gwen Blakley Kinsler and Jackie Young's Crocheting (Kids Can, 2003) and Kelli Ronci's Kids Crochet (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2005).-Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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From Booklist

Gr. 5-8. With knitting so popular, can crochet be far behind? This oversize offering, a good place for kids to begin, has everything going for it. Start with the fact that the book is a pleasure to look at. Fruity colors softening to lighter hues border the white space, photographs are large and crisp, and clever close-ups of the projects are often placed on the text pages. Then there are the projects themselves. Davis clearly knows what kids like: bags, scarves, scrunchies, stuffed animals, a phone carrier. Although the projects favor girls, boys are shown enjoying some of them (and also crocheting). Both visual and text explanations are very clear; abbreviations, tools and materials, and fixing mistakes get plenty of space. This is a must for your craft shelves. REVWR
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579904777
• ISBN-13: 978-1579904777
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,385,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jane Davis is an avid crafter with experience in a variety of crafts. She has written eight books with Krause for beading, knitting, crocheting and bead embroidery. She is an expert designer who knows how to make a great presentation with her well-written instructions, great illustrations and beautiful photography.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for learning, January 14, 2009

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This review is from: Kids' Crafts: Crochet: Fantastic Jewelry, Hats, Purses, Pillows & More (Hardcover)

My daughter has made several items from this book. It has easy to follow instructions. The first projects do not use abbreviations so a person can learn the stitches without having to figure out the abbreviations at the same time.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning crocheter, January 17, 2007

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This review is from: Kids' Crafts: Crochet: Fantastic Jewelry, Hats, Purses, Pillows & More (Hardcover)

This is a fun book that my 12 yr old enjoys. Cute ideas for projects for the beginning crocheter. She was thrilled with the book.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The instructions are horrible!, September 10, 2007

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Kids' Crafts: Crochet: Fantastic Jewelry, Hats, Purses, Pillows & More (Hardcover)

This was the first crochet book I got at the library when I started crocheting. Although the "Introduction" and "Getting Started" sections are pretty good, the actual pattern instructions are very bad. Out of thirty projects the instructions were only clear enough to do one of them, and even then I didn't even do the really complicated extra part at the end. I do like the part at the begining were they talk about yarn and hooks. And the instructions for the different stitches are pretty good. I wouldn't buy this book - I'd just get it at the library, read the "Introduction" and "Getting Started" sections and don't even waste your time trying the projects. Hope this helps!

(For a crochet book with cute and fun and easy projects, try Crocheting (Kids Can Do It)