The Knitted Farmyard contains a collection of patterns to create a whole farm, including family figures, animals, buildings and fields. The base of the farm is the size of a small rug and would be ideal for a child's room or classroom. A fun way to use up leftover yarn. This makes a great project for a parent's group to make for a classroom or for a raffle or auction item. Recommended for the intermediate or experienced knitter. Hannelore Wernhard author.

If you can knit and purl, you can knit your very own socks, and veteran sock knitter Ann Budd shows you how. Each step is broken down into its basic elements and illustrated with clear photographs and drawings. Along the way you'll learn the fundamentals of sock knitting, a variety of ways to achieve similar results, and a host of time-proven tips that ensure success. An excellent beginner book.

From swatches to sweaters, the basics of knitting for beginners of all ages. Through 15 easy projects, the author teaches us how to knit. Using straightforward language and candy-colored instructions, beginners learn the basics, including finger-knitting, knitting in the round, and shaping. Learn to make bookmarks, backpacks, bracelets, your own knitting needles and more! Softbound. Ages 5 to adult.

Kid's Knitting Learn-to-Knit Set

We've gathered together and placed inside a handy cotton handwork bag an assortment of natural knitting supplies along with the book Kid's Knitting so a child (or you!) can learn to knit. You'll find Lamb's Pride yarn in four fun colors, size 8 wood knitting needles in a length just right for a child, and one of our handcrafted wood sewing needles for stitching up projects.

The locally sewn handwork bag comes in a variety of lively prints, suitable for both boys and girls alike, and has a magical double drawstring for cinching shut.  Ages 7 and up.

Kit includes a pair of darling 6” long wood knitting needles hand-painted in Moscow, Russia, mini skeins of wool yarn, a metal yarn needle and directions to make a "Peace Pocket" with cute kitty button (included) and a scarf for a bear or doll. Yarn included in the kit is a blend of Russian and American wools produced in the spirit of creating peace. All these lovely goodies come in a little cotton print bag. For ages 7 and up. Colors vary. We will send non-gender specific colors unless requested otherwise.

Betty Christiansen proposes we make the world a better place - one stitch at a time. With her book you'll read about knitters (even children) who knit for the needy worldwide and learn how to join a charity knitting program or start your own. So cast on for the 15 patterns for specific charities. Included are hats for preemies, chemo caps, caps for children, teddy bears, a Linus security blanket, socks for elders, sweaters for orphans, mittens, afghans and more. Wonderful worthwhile projects and an inspiration for all who love to knit or have just begun. Hardbound.

Knitted Animals by Anne-Dorthe Grigaff

An irresistible collection of animals to knit in soft, natural materials: ducklings, teddy bears, lambs, piglets, hedgehog, a handsome rooster, and many more.  Most can be quickly and inexpensively knit with small oddments of yarn and many completed in an hour or two.  Ideal for knitters looking for ways to reduce their yarn stash! Make enchanting toys and gifts, decorations for the seasonal table and items for fairs and raffles. Projects are suitable for older children with basic knitting skills. Hardbound.

The Waldorf book for teaching children to knit and what we believe to be the best children's knitting book available. Contains a myriad of verses covering the basic steps of finger knitting and beginner knitting with a thorough introduction to knit stitch and purl stitch. Included are instructions, patterns and photos for knitting simple dolls and stuffed animals using sizes 6 and 10 needles and worsted and bulky weight yarn. Ages 7 and up.

A second book from Bonnie Gosse and Jill Allerton building on A First Book of Knitting for Children. The authors bring many new skills including ribbing, fair isle knitting, knitting in the round and using double point needles. Includes a wider variety of patterns for both children and adults. Teaches pattern reading and how to knit slippers, a pullover sweater, child's cotton top, socks, gloves, hats, animals, dolls and more.  Illustrated with artistic photographs. Generally calls for single point needles in sizes 6 and 10 and worsted and bulky weight yarn. The hat pattern uses double points in size 6. Ages 9 and up.

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No needles are involved in this technique, easily mastered by young and old alike. Finger-knitting is done entirely by hand, using a simple yarn-looping technique! Each book includes diagrams, easy-to-follow instructions, and 10 original projects: hats, sweaters, mufflers and more. English. Katsuno Suzuki

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The Mary Frances Knitting and Crocheting Book

Learn these crafts through an engaging story that brings to life the implements of knitting and crochet. Instructions given in the simplest words are woven in and out of the tale making this a fun how-to book for any age. Many projects including scarves, shawls, sweaters, doll wear, and more. This delightful book, first published in the early 1900's, gives a glimpse into our culture nearly 100 years ago. Hardbound, cloth cover. 280 pages. Ages 6 to adult.

Socks Socks Socks

A great book for learning and knitting lots of socks. Fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for beginners then 70 patterns from the Knitter's Magazine contest for Easy, Intermediate, Experienced and Adventurous knitting. An incredible and inspiring array of socks of all sorts including socks for children, simple socks lace, Icelandic, textured, whimsical and colorful.

Rowena Hart presents 25 easy yet stunning scarf projects using Tekapo Wool Yarn alone or in combination with yarns such as boucle, ribbon, pigtail, eyelash, mohair and other exciting accent yarns. Projects are designed for the Ashford Knitters Loom but can be done on a rigid heddle loom as well. An inspirational book for anyone wanting to weave with the fun and fabulous knitting yarns now available. 65 full color pages.

Cherry Wood Lucet

The lucet is a simple tool, the earliest dating back to Viking days, for making a single strand square braid or cord. The essential feature is the extending horns, around which thread or yarn is wrapped in forming the stitch. Children and adults can make belts, bands, decorative edging, drawstrings, eyeglass chains, or even period garment lacing. Instructions for a basic cord included. For thick cords and fast results we recommend our Lamb's Pride Bulky or Handpaint Burley Spun. Ages 6 and up.

You will find unlimited possibilities as the basic cord evolves into fine multicolor braids, beaded trims and picot edgings for the finest costume. Fully illustrated. Number 3 Pearl Cotton craft thread is ideal for this purpose and is available separately below. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Knitting spools, also referred to as Knitting Nancys, Corkers, and Knitting Knobbys, have been around for generations. Handcrafted from Canadian hardwood, this beautiful spool is available in a 4 or 6 peg design and makes a great gift for beginning knitters and children. They are also the perfect tool for the expert knitter that has everythin. With it you can produce an I-cord that can also be used to create purse straps, belts, rugs, hats, toys, trim and embellishments, and even jewelry (yes, just use wire and beads). Instructions included.  For thick cords and fast results we recommend our Lamb's Pride Bulky or Handpaint Burley Spun. Ages 6 and up

Knit the Christmas Story ~ by Jan Messent

Knit a Nativity scene with Joseph and Mary and the Babe in the manger, the three Wise Kings, shepherds and animals. Designed to be made as a family project. Knitting skills vary from very little to quite a bit, but there are even things non-knitting children can do, such as helping making up the manger. Full directions and diagrams are provided and all the figures are illustrated in color. Hardcover.