The Knit-It Kit for Kids: 10 Fun Beginning Knitting Projects (Get Crafty) [Misc. Supplies]

Traig (Author), Caren Alpert (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Get Crafty

Knitting isn't just for Granny anymore! It's the latest craze among all ages, and the perfect way for kids to pass time on long car rides or when theres nothing on TV. This kit is designed for absolute beginners and teaches all the basics of knitting. There's a detailed instruction booklet, a circular needle, a ball of yarn, and 10 pattern cards for the coolest knitted creations.

Includes:
- Yarn
- 10 instruction cards
- Circular needle
- 36-page booklet

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARDSmall parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Misc. Supplies: 36 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811848884
• ISBN-13: 978-0811848886
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 8.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,320,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

61 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Too difficult, January 17, 2006

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C. Lowry "ampervolt" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Knit-It Kit for Kids: 10 Fun Beginning Knitting Projects (Get Crafty) (Misc. Supplies)

I am actually an adult who tried to learn basic knitting from this kit (rationalizing that, since it was for kids, it would be easier) and found it useless. I ended up checking "Knitting for Dummies" and going to http://www.knittinghelp.com/ for videos on the basic techniques, and found these sources a lot more helpful.

This sparse kit has somewhat useless, small plastic needles and vague instructions on the basics, accompanied by project cards that are laughably advanced for a brand-new knitter. Since this kit is ostensibly for children, it should have scaled way back to clearer instructions and illustrations and simpler projects. Perhaps some extremely bright kids who already had sewing experience might be able to make something out of it, but I would be really surprised.

57 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poor quality, February 21, 2006

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Cathy K-J (Charlottesville, VA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Knit-It Kit for Kids: 10 Fun Beginning Knitting Projects (Get Crafty) (Misc. Supplies)

I purchased two of these kits for my 12 and 13-year old cousins for Christmas. When I visited them a few weeks later, they asked for help, and said the directions were very confusing. I am an experienced knitter, and was very disappointed at the extremely shoddy quality of the needles and the small amounts of cheap yarn. The directions were confusing and much too complex for a beginning knitter. I landed up buying them needles and yarn, and teaching them myself.

Anyone looking to learn to knit, or give this kit as a gift to children, would be better off going to a local craft store and picking up a how-to book, some needles and yarn. There are many books available geared specifically toward children. This kit is absolutely a waste of money, and is not suitable for any audience.