Kids Knit: simple steps to nifty projects
by Sarah Bradberry

Published by Sterling

I have been looking at a few different knitting books lately and trying to decipher the various instructions that are more often than not included at the front for beginners. I find it strange to see a complex pattern book, which is obviously for advanced knitters, with a “how to cast on” and “how to knit and purl” at the beginning, and even worse for these instructions to be almost indecipherable for a true beginner. So I was really pleasantly surprised to see that this book, which is aimed at children but is equally perfect for beginners of all ages, to have a really good set of instructions, clear and concise and simple.

I suppose that this book is aimed at older children who are able to follow written instructions, however I think it would also be good for parents who are wanting easy projects to teach younger children.

It is a really colourful book with fun fonts and plenty of clear lists and not too detailed descriptions of different types of yarn and needles. Explanations of knitting terms, and how to read a pattern, are useful for anyone learning at any age. I find that many knitting books that are aimed at adults learning to knit, assume a lot of knowledge and don’t always explain basic concepts, I am really glad that this book does explain and doesn’t assume anything.

The projects are cute, like a knitted headband, a dolls blanket, a couple of small bags and even a cat toy. A few of the patterns are aimed specifically at girls, like the knitted doll and the barbie dresses, but most of the projects are unisex. I also like the fact that the pictures of the kids knitting in the book are of boys and girls.

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