Creative Kids Complete Photo Guide to Crochet

Deborah Burger

Jul 2015 · Quarto Publishing Group USA

About this ebook

A kids’ guide to crocheting, featuring step-by-step photos and fifteen fun projects to build skills and boost confidence.

Crocheting is fun! Get your kids started with a hook and some yarn, and spark their interest in a hobby they can enjoy for a lifetime. Crocheting doesn’t take an investment to begin; you can find everything you need at your local craft or yarn shop. You’ll be amazed at the creative things you can crochet, even if you’ve never tried before.

• There’s something for everyone. Fifteen projects are designed with both boys and girls in mind and include a range of difficulty levels.
• Never crocheted before? Begin with some basic techniques, such as making a slip knot and chaining. Then gradually learn more stitches and unlock more possibilities.
• Learn the basics and then move beyond. Before you know it, you will be able to crochet toys, fashion and décor accessories, and even clothes for yourself and others!
• Kids learn as the pages turn. Every completed project is a step toward confident crocheting.
• Fun for the whole family. This creative crocheting journey is also an enjoyable way for adults and kids to spend quality time together. While kids are having so much fun, they’ll also learn versatile skills and build self-confidence—everyone wins!

About the author

Deborah Burger is the author of Crochet 101 and How to Make 100 Crochet Appliqués. She learned to crochet from her grandmother at age 12. While she has found enjoyment in many fiber, textile, and other art forms, crochet remains her lifelong favorite. She has been teaching crochet for more than 20 years, through Girl Scouting, various community centers, summer camps, at Charlotte's Fibers (a yarn shop in Western North Carolina), and the John C. Campbell Folk School. She is active in the online community, Ravelry, and has written articles and patterns for Interweave Crochet and the e-zines, Crochet Insider, and Crochet Uncut.