Kids Learn to Crochet
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Following the success of Kids Learn to Knit, Lucinda Guy and Francois Hall have combined forces again to show young children, from 6 years of age, how to crochet, with the help of Francois Hall s witty animal illustrations: two little mice and a friendly wolf. The book takes children from the very first steps of learning about yarns, to how to make a foundation chain, how to work the basic crochet stitches, such as double, half treble and treble crochet. It explains how to shape crochet and how to work in the round, and how to stitch crochet pieces together. Each stage in the learning process culminates in a simple, brightly coloured project, so young crocheters can test their skills and have fun doing so at the same time. Review: Excellent book - My seven year old son is not a typical example of a child wanting to learn to crochet. He saw the pictures in a copy of Inside Crochet and was desperate to get it-who am I to argue. He says,"It's got excellent projects. It is very good at teaching you how to crochet because it's quite simple and the pictures have got arrows to show you where the hook and thread go. It teaches you all the basics you'll need to know to do crochet." I agree with him. I have a shelf full of crochet books but this stands out as fuss free, clearly explained in writing and pictures, which is important as I think crochet is a hands on skill not a reading and comprehension skill! Peg and Pip are the two mice characters that walk you through (sometimes literally) chain, double, treble, colour changes, shapes by decreasing, circles, troubleshooting, stitching seams, sewing in yarn ends and stitching felt to your projects. The projects use the skills you learn in a fun and attractive way for kids (of all ages!) culminating in the Big project which uses all of the skills learned and is small enough to do in a few sittings. If you know a crafty child this is definitely for them. If you know a busy or easily intimidated by text book styles adult then this would be as good as any on the market for them to get started. If you want to stop Grandmothers from buying every toy/craft item in poundland every time they visit, then coerce the kids into begging her to crochet something and give her the book otherwise she might pull out that book that's been on the shelf since 1970, with Stephen King like results. It would work equally well on Grandads as only two projects in the book have flowers on or could be construed as 'girlie'. The rest are little toys, which could even be done in black,purple and red, so teenage grunge siblings could even have a go. A book for just about anyone capable of holding a stick. Review: Best 'How to' book I have seen - Brilliant, good colour step by step images. Grand daughter loves it.
| Best Sellers Rank | 22,281 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 9 in Children's Books on Needlecrafts & Textile Crafts 29 in Crafts & Hobbies for Young Adults 176 in Children's Books on Art |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 247 Reviews |
C**R
Excellent book
My seven year old son is not a typical example of a child wanting to learn to crochet. He saw the pictures in a copy of Inside Crochet and was desperate to get it-who am I to argue. He says,"It's got excellent projects. It is very good at teaching you how to crochet because it's quite simple and the pictures have got arrows to show you where the hook and thread go. It teaches you all the basics you'll need to know to do crochet." I agree with him. I have a shelf full of crochet books but this stands out as fuss free, clearly explained in writing and pictures, which is important as I think crochet is a hands on skill not a reading and comprehension skill! Peg and Pip are the two mice characters that walk you through (sometimes literally) chain, double, treble, colour changes, shapes by decreasing, circles, troubleshooting, stitching seams, sewing in yarn ends and stitching felt to your projects. The projects use the skills you learn in a fun and attractive way for kids (of all ages!) culminating in the Big project which uses all of the skills learned and is small enough to do in a few sittings. If you know a crafty child this is definitely for them. If you know a busy or easily intimidated by text book styles adult then this would be as good as any on the market for them to get started. If you want to stop Grandmothers from buying every toy/craft item in poundland every time they visit, then coerce the kids into begging her to crochet something and give her the book otherwise she might pull out that book that's been on the shelf since 1970, with Stephen King like results. It would work equally well on Grandads as only two projects in the book have flowers on or could be construed as 'girlie'. The rest are little toys, which could even be done in black,purple and red, so teenage grunge siblings could even have a go. A book for just about anyone capable of holding a stick.
L**E
Best 'How to' book I have seen
Brilliant, good colour step by step images. Grand daughter loves it.
K**Y
Good for beginners
I got this book to help teach my 6 year old grandson to crochet. I think for an older child they could use this on their own, but for my grandson I think we need to do this together. I will also use some YouTube videos, nonetheless I think this is a very helpful resource.
M**H
Great beginning book
Fabulous book for teaching anyone the basics of crochet. Bought for my 9 year old daughter. She’s been desperate for me to teach her crochet. She loves it.
M**H
Easy instructions to follow
Great for kids to learn step by step
J**.
Great for beginners
Got this for my granddaughter she will be very happy. Great book. Lots of information and step by step instructions with easy to follow patterns
M**R
good book for kuds
Simple to follow as long as kids are with an adult to translate
B**6
Excellent crochet book
What a great book for kids. Bought for my 8yo niece. I crochet myself and I think the istructions are really clear, best I've seen by far (and I've read a lot of books and magazines on the techniques).
D**L
crochet basics
Eigentlich dachte ich dass da schritt fur schritt anleitungen sind, die man zu den Kindern leicht erklaeren kann. Ist ein nettes buch aber nicht so geiegnet für die Kinder. Kinder müssen die Basics vorher lernen....
M**S
very easy to understand for young and old alike , if new to crochet. would recommend it to all
for myself and granddaughter to learn a new craft
A**S
Cute book for beginner crochet
This book is easy to follow with large pictures and easy to understand diagrams for the young or new crocheter. I am also happy to say that I did receive the version with the 'American' crochet terms. None of the books specify if they are the British or American stitch terms version but I did end up with the American stitch terms verson. I am happy about this since I am teaching in the US.
A**R
Excellent book for young readers
I was looking for a how-to book for a 5yr old (good reader) and this was the only thing I found. I ordered it, with some hesitation, as it didn't have any images or reviews. However, it turned out to be exactly what I needed. I was able to spend a few days with my niece working on crochet during her visit, and feel very comfortable sending it home with her to continue on her own. The lessons are short enough to prevent boredom from setting in, and specific enough to allow plenty of time to practice one skill before moving on to another. The projects are very small and simple - perfect for my niece - pencil toppers and small flowers and the like. However, if you have an older child, you might also want to look at the many books aimed at 8-12yr olds with more appropriate projects - belts and scarves and hats.
L**N
Just as described
Arrived super fast and just as advertised!
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