Simple Knits for Little Cherubs [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

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Product Description

From cuddly toys to snuggly sweaters, these beautiful knits, meant just for two- to six-year olds, are easy enough for total beginners. All the items use wonderfully soft, natural yarns that make the clothes comfortable and wearable. Detailed illustrations show basic stitch techniques, along with alternative motifs and colors. Make an adorable classic cardigan, patchwork doll’s blanket, pinafore, striped muffler, and 14 other projects.

About the Author

Erika Knight is a design consultant, with a special interest in knitwear, who brings her considerable experience and knowledge of the market to inform the choice of projects, fabrics and textures in this book. Simple Knits for Easy Living and Simple Knits for Cherished Babies, her two previous books have proved hugely successful in international markets. Erika lives in Brighton, Sussex.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Collins & Brown; illustrated edition edition (May 28, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843400189
• ISBN-13: 978-1843400189
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,137,194 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great knitting book for kids' attire, June 23, 2003

By	"coronadokara" (Coronado, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This book is great. I'm not sure that it's suited for beginners, but perhaps beginners-plus or intermediate. There is a wonderful retro pallet of colors/yarn and very nice, plain-but-lovely designs...just what's in style today. There is an adorable PJ bag for kids with an embroidered bunny pouch. Finally a pattern for simple slippers that are elegant and not too wild. This is a great investment for the price. Love the photography as well.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For Rowan fans, July 14, 2004

By A Customer

These patterns are quite simple (as in "plain, minimal decoration") and linear. I thought it meant "simple" as in easy, which is up to the knitter to interpret with their own skills. I suppose it can be somewhat interpreted as "easy" because it doesn't have cabling, bobbles, etc. or a lot of advanced techniques (though it does use a little intarsia, fair isle and some shaping.)

This book reminds me of Rowan books because the photos don't quite show all the details of the items on the kids and the pictures are "romantic hazy"; she also uses a fair number of Rowan-made yarns. The photos of the items off of the kids are shown in closeup to show details, or shown partially cropped, but it would have been nice to have seen just a clear, full shot of the items set down flat on a teble. It also uses many smaller yarns/gauge (7 stitches to the inch) and I personally prefer the items I make to be made out of at least worsted weight because they go faster. It would have been nice to have had the size ranges on each pattern instead of having to refer to a chart at the beginning of the book.

The items do have a pretty construction, cute but subtle details, and the patterns are varied, but if you're looking for a Debbie Bliss or Jil Eaton-like book, this isn't it. It would be great for people who like Rowan books, straightforward with small touches of whimsy. Look before you buy.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Other References Needed, June 27, 2004

By A Customer

I'm an advanced intermediate knitter, but I found myself consulting other books for clearer instructions. However, this is a book well-worth buying. The patterns are (mostly) easy to read, follow, and knit, and there's something for everyone: texture, colorwork, big projects and small projects.