Book Description
Unlike some handicrafts, crocheting doesn’t take weeks or months — in fact, some projects can be completed in just a few hours! By following the illustrated step-by-step instructions for the ten great crafts featured in this book, kids are sure to get hooked on crochet!

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Think crocheting is a little "loopy?" Think again! Unlike some handicrafts, crocheting doesn't take weeks or months -- in fact, some projects can be completed in just a couple of hours. Follow the easy, illustrated step-by-step instructions for the ten great crafts featured in this book and in no time at all you'll be hooked on crochet!

FROM THE CRITICS

Children's Literature - Kristin Harris

Crocheting is a lot of fun and can be easily learned by children. Good visual instructions are very helpful, and this publication has very clear, informative illustrations that are easy to follow. It is actually getting used to holding the yarn and the crochet hook that takes the most time. A chain stitch and a single crochet are the stitches illustrated. Large color drawings also indicate how to turn your work, count stitches and add new yarn. Drawings also show how to finish off work and sew pieces together. The projects included in the book are geared to young girls 8 to 14. They include a scarf, bookmarks, a headband, a purse and a locker organizer. These are good choices for this age group. Embellishments of beads and fringe are added to various projects. This is an excellent choice for a beginner. Large, easy to follow illustrations make this book useful for those who want to learn to crochet. 2003, Kids Can Press, Ages 8 to 14.

School Library Journal

Gr 3-5-Clearly written instructions and ideas, illustrated with color diagrams and photographs. Crocheting explains basic techniques and has step-by-step instructions for making several articles such as bookmarks and purses. Along with basic camera information, Picture This explores such concepts as light and shadow, action, and point of view. The crafts include framing and matting as well as suggestions for arranging pictures in a scrapbook. Some of the photos in this title are in black and white. Funky Junk is full of ideas that will appeal to kids who love to explore the gizmos that are usually found in bins at the hardware store. Directions are given for turning nuts, bolts, corner braces, and so on into jewelry, a chess set, and more. Parental supervision is a must for many of these projects, especially those requiring the use of a utility knife or epoxy. These books are welcome supplements for crafts and hobby collections.-Genevieve Gallagher, Orange County Public Library, VA Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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