Bright Knits for Kids (Paperback)

by Debbie Bliss (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
Bliss, the author of three previous books of knitwear designs for children, believes that knitting for children need not mean grinding out insipid plain stockinette sweaters in "baby pastels" and primary colors. Here she has designed 25 stylish garments that give the knitter the pleasure of knitting ambitious projects on a small scale?an aran coat or a fair isle cardigan that would be more daunting in adult size. Patterns are generously sized for babies to six-year-olds and employ natural fiber yarns in a wide range of colors. Instructions include schematics for each design, color photos, and sufficient information to make it possible to substitute comparable yarns for the Rowan yarns specified. Generally recommended for knitting collections.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist
In her fourth book, Bliss does not disappoint her readers. Instructions follow a gallery of full-color photographs showcasing the more than 25 knitted garments. Intended for the experienced stitcher, directions include graphs and charts, plus both British and U.S. knitting measurements and information. The best features of the book are the unexpected twists in design: for instance, a shawl collar placed on an Aran cardigan, a tartan-patterned baby romper, and aboriginal-like motifs used for a warm pullover. Barbara Jacobs --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Trafalgar Square Publishing (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570761132
• ISBN-13: 978-1570761133
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,428,115 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone who knits and knows kids!, January 4, 2000

By	"mcraeak" (Alaska) - See all my reviews

I have found these patterns to be very well written and easy to follow - although the level of skill required varies with the individual garment. Very cute, very wearable, most of them. Kid's reactions have been positive to the end results, and no one has refused to wear one in public (always frustrating after all that work)!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have in your collection!, January 31, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Ruston, Louisiana) - See all my reviews

Debbie Bliss did a fine job (again) with this book. Her styles are timeless and just plain fun to knit. These bright sweaters kept me up past my bedtime because I was too excited to put down the needles... I just couldn't wait to put these sweaters on my children. Her instructions are easy to understand and follow. If you love to knit and/or love a child, this book is for you!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars lovely and amazing, February 3, 2003

By A Customer

A great book of winning patterns from a designer who just keeps getting better with experience. Colorful fair isle, neat arans, clever stripes. I love love love this book, and I don't even have kids.