Quick Knits (Kids Can Do It) [Paperback]

Judy Ann Sadler (Author), Esperanca Melo (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Kids Can Do It

With this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can knit some crazy cuffs to jazz up jeans, jackets, sweaters or hats. Make a cool drawstring backpack to hold your gear. Use big needles and thick yarn to knit these and many other projects yourself -- and get speedy results! Beginning knitters will find all the directions they need, and experienced knitters will be inspired to try something new. You'll want to knit up a few of each in different colors, and make some for your friends, too. So what are you waiting for? Knit now!

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6–This attractively designed title features clear, colorful illustrations and an easy-to-follow text. It introduces everything beginners need to know about yarn, knitting needles, point protectors or stoppers, casting on, various stitches, increasing, decreasing, casting off, and fixing mistakes. Tips are given to further enhance the directions and possibilities. The 10 projects are of varying degrees of difficulty, and include a scarf, hats, a backpack, wallet, pillow, foot mat, slippers, and a sweater. A color photo of a child model wearing the finished item, a list of supplies, and step-by-step instructions accompany each entry. Metric and standard measurements are given.–Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
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From Booklist

Kids interested in knitting will find everything they are looking for here. The illustrations are large and clear, and the instructions for knit and purl stitches are easy to understand. But, most of all, the projects are items kids might actually like to have when they are finished--among them, a fuzzy scarf made from novelty yarn, a drawstring backpack, a tiny wallet, even a simple sweater. Some of the instructions offer a way to extend the project through decoration, fringing, etc. In the case of the sweater pattern, the book goes further than most others for the age group by explaining how to finish a garment. A list of sources and supplies would have been helpful, but otherwise, this entry in the Kids Can Do It series is a solid package. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: Kids Can Press (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1553379640
• ISBN-13: 978-1553379645
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #907,302 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most practical kids knitting book I've seen., January 14, 2008

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Carla (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Knits (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

We first checked this book out from the library and then decided to purchase it for ourselves. My 12 yro daughter and I have both made the adorable but simple to make backpack in this book as well as a couple of other things. I like that the patterns really are simple enough for kids to make and most of them are things the kids will actually use. My daughter also made the backpack for her very thankful 7 yro sister for Christmas. I would recommend this book for kids as well as novice adult knitters.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FUN, FUN, FUN, May 12, 2009

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Margarita (San Antonio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Quick Knits (Kids Can Do It) (Paperback)

I USED THIS BOOK TO TEACH A GROUP OF 6TH GRADE GIRLS. INSTRUCTIONS WERE VERY CLEAR AND THE PATTERNS FOR THE PROJECTS WERE VERY APPEALING TO THE GIRLS. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand and practical, February 27, 2007

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Maria Beadnell "gotlips" (NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Knits (Kids Can Do It) (Hardcover)

I'm a new knitter, always on the prowl for something besides another scarf to make, and this is a great book for the beginner.

1. The projects are actually usable (no strange bean bags, but slippers, hats, even a non-intimidating sweater).

2. The language is easy to understand, even encouraging. For example, the author not only explains what the garter, stockinette and seed stitch look like, but why you care--the practical use of each.

3. The illustrations are a good mix of photos and drawings, with ethnic diversity in the models. (I would have liked to have seen more male knitters, but I guess the author was being realistic.)

Very upbeat book.