This helpful guide for teachers and handbook for students has all the information anyone needs to create an entertaining and educational class for children between ages 7 and 14. All you have to possess is knowledge of some basic crocheting skills; expert Kay Meadors will teach you the rest! Close-up photos show how to make each stitch (right-handed and left-handed), and the clear instructions are written without abbreviations, so they are easy for children to follow. These fun projects are included so students can practice each new skill: Bookmark/Napkin Ring, Wrist Band/Sweat Band, Coaster, 2 Dishcloths, Flower, Newborn Hat, Juggling Ball, Scarf, Rolled Brim Hat, Skull Cap, Lap Throw, Square Pillow, and Bear's Hat & Scarf.
In our August edition of the Magical Circle School Newsletter we have: Club Notes Powerful Pebbles Horoscopes Lammas Ritual Brenda's Crafting Corner Walking the Path of Life August School Calender Magickal Book Club August Full Moon Ritual Monthly Magick Poem Submission: My Time Has Come July Graduate
My Life in San Juan Pueblo is a rich, rewarding, and uplifting collection of personal and cultural stories from a master of her craft. Esther Martinez's tales brim with entertaining characters that embody her Native American Tewa culture and its wisdom about respect, kindness, and positive attitudes.
The recent discovery of crochet and knitting has exploded into a hot trend, and it's steadily growing into a do-it-yourself fashion phenomenon. Doris Chan responds to the call for handcrafted, fashion-forward designs with a collection of fresh and funky crochet attire. AMAZING CROCHETED LACE paves the way for design-conscious hipsters - and anyone who appreciates the beauty of vintage lace - to sport a unique crochet item. As fashion trends continue to cycle back in time to offer modern-day twists on traditional favourites, Chan's vintage lace-inspired crochet designs are nothing less than fashion genius. Chan melds her unique knowledge of both crochet and vintage lace to create striking designs. AMAZING CROCHET LACE promises to inspire anyone who loves an original, exqusite look to pick up their crochet hooks and boast their skills with a stylish outfit.
Learning crochet has never been easier! You’ve seen gorgeous crochet items online and in boutique shops, and you’d love to learn to create them yourself. Now’s your chance! Packed with hundreds of inspirational color photos and easy-to-follow instructions, this fun guide teaches you how to hook your way to a wonderful new skill. This revised edition includes: Expert advice on choosing your hook, yarn, and other helpful tools Stitch-by-stitch lessons for dozens of pretty and practical stitches Illustrated instructions for shaping your work with increases and decreases Guidance on reading crochet patterns and decoding crochet charts Troubleshooting tips for avoiding common crochet mistakes More than 15 stylish projects and patterns that build on what you’ve learned
Learn about the basics of fiber arts while creating cool stuff. The Cool Crocheting for Kids title teaches the first steps of how to crochet. Activities will help kids use what they learned to make a beaded bracelet, a fun hat, a cute clutch and more. Custom how-to photos and easy step-by-step instructions make crafting a blast. Don't wait to get cool crafting! Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Crochet is the "next big thing" in crafts and DIY fashion, already a trend with teens and a staple of current clothing trends. The trendy, simple projects in GET HOOKED will entice even the coolest young person. Clear, starting-from-scratch directions begin with how to hold the hook and where to put the yarn, then move with lightning speed to the good stuff--actually making crocheted items to wear and to share. Extra sections show teens how to make their own hook holders, plan crochet groups, pick fun movies to crochet by, stretch their fingers to keep them nimble, and even crochet for charity. Add the low, low cover price, and stand back as hordes of teens rush to Get Hooked! Projects Include; Friendship Wrist Cuffs Key Chain Baubles Blossom Belt Green Leaf Tote Sushi Roll Pillow Fingerless Punk Gloves Fingerless Prom Gloves Cheer-Me-Up Pillow Je T Aime Beret Star Power Purse Bracelet Baglet Beaded Bookmark Chunky Scarf Pleated Miniskirt Hipster Head Scarf Beauty Bin & Ring Cave And More!
From colorful shoelaces to shimmering amulet bags, these 50 crocheted creations will enchant kids and take them from the very beginning to a more experienced level. Even children who have never picked up a pair of needles will master the fundamentals quickly, thanks to the many detailed directions and instructive, attractive color photos. The fun begins as they try their hand at the basic chain stitch, and then learn to crochet around a ring to make a key chain. Small, accessible projects follow, including a yellow purse with a glass button accent and comfy wool slippers. As kids’ skills increase, they can move on to clothes, toys, backpacks, and more.
The aim of this book is to bring the age-old art of crotchet into the 21st century. Gone are the days where all it was good for was creating placemats and jumpers for your teapots. Aimed at the intermediate crochetier, this book assumes you are already proficient in the basics and are looking to increase your creative output through the use of interesting color and design. With an insight into ten bespoke patterns that can be easily followed, starting with a cute racoon and progressing to the more advanced sloth. The aim is to introduce you to new ways of approaching crotchet; you will be able to confidently create your own unique animals and patterns upon completion of the book. Each animal created teaches a new technique, from establishing a simple ball; we progress through more elaborate designs with each unique pattern learning new skills and new ideas. Annotated through out with pictures, and scattered with top tips, with links to videos of each stage you can feel confidant that the resources are here to crotchet out of a hole. Easily adaptable, these designs will give hints about new aesthetics for seasonal versions as well as more interesting use of colors to create exciting pieces and inspire a new generation of crochetiers.