Kid's Knitting Knit Set

Learn how to knit! 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. You'll find Lamb's Pride yarn in four fun colors (1 oz. each), size 8 Brittany beechwood 10" knitting needles, just right for a child, and one of our handcrafted wood sewing needles for stitching up projects. The cotton handwork bag, sewn locally, comes in a variety of lively prints, suitable for both boys and girls alike, and has a magical double drawstring for cinching shut.  A lovely kit for a new knitter. Ages 7 and up.

Knitting Tower

Our Knitting Tower enables young children and adult beginners, to start knitting right away. Whether the final creation is a strap to hold a doll in a stroller, horsey reins, lashing for fort building, a headband, a band to tie on a silk or a rope to hoist up a heavy basket, the birch wood tower holds their stitches while their fingers freely move the yarn. Best of all, you have a choice between a tight stitch 6-pin knot or a stretchy stitch 4-pin knot. Includes 100% wool yarn and instructions. 3 inches long, 1.3 inches diameter. Made in USA. Ages 5 and up.

Link here to a free online reprint of a 1909 classic on the subject of spool knitting including over 30 projects using a spool knitted cord!

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! A book to grow with you or your child's knitting abilities. While many projects are suitable for an older child, there are several beginner activities and patterns for the younger knitter. Melanie Falick. Softbound. Ages 7 and up.

Teach children to knit with rhymes. 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 many, many simple first projects so beginners can get lots of practice while knitting simple dolls and stuffed animals. Classic and lovely Waldorf knitting from Bonnie Goss and Jill Allerton. Ages 7 and up.

Four color photographs on the cover will bring elementary school recess right back to life for you. Remember an old-fashioned tube shaped craft tool called a corking spool? Maybe you called it a knitting spool, a knitting Nancy, or even a Bizzy Lizzy? The tool has many titles and it is easy to create your own. Children, and you, can enjoy this clever way to make knitted tubes for finger puppets, animals, scarves, tube socks, doll clothes, and more. Projects for all are shown in all color drawings for child friendly instruction. There's even a section on pom poms! Judy Ann Sadler. Ages 5 and up.