With sixteen sweater patterns for boys aged 4-14 (with chest measurements of 23-34 inches) and the cutest photography you have ever seen, Katya Frankel's new book Boy's Knits from Cooperative Press is the answer to your knitting prayers if you want to knit for boys.
Boys love to be knitted for, too! With the designs in this book, you will have fun creating stylish knits that the boys in your life will be excited to wear.
He takes a knitting class (it was that or his father?s mechanic class) under the impression that it's taught by the hot teacher all the boys like. Turns out, it?s not. Perfect.
Twenty-five lovely designs offer a modern take on classic infant knitwear. Patterns for intermediate to advanced knitters include sweaters, hats, a blanket, a dress, a vest, and more, rendered in cables, lace, and color work.
From bean bags to bracelets to a rolled-edge sweater, step-by-step instructions for twelve easy projects introduce the basic tools, stitches, and techniques of knitting.
Sweet Little Knits for Kids and Their Dolls Little ones love to dress just like their favorite dolls or stuffed animals. In Just Like Me Knits, Brandy Fortune shows you how to create nineteen modern projects for children, with nineteen matching projects for 15-to-18-inch toy figures, perfect for Bamboletta and other popular dolls. Knit everyday favorites such as a striped raglan sweater for an adventurous boy to run around in; fancy dress-up clothes, including a princess ballerina wrap; and accessories like the irresistible lace socks that can be made to fit mom, child, or doll. As the parent of two young, energetic girls and cofounder of the popular children’s magazine Petit Purls, Brandy Fortune is a practical knitter. She keeps the projects in this book simple and fast, making them accessible for busy beginners yet interesting enough for more experienced knitters. You’ll find everything you need to start knitting right away, including: • sizing, measuring, and customization help for creating children’s clothes • nineteen easy-to-follow patterns for garments and accessories for girls and boys age 3 through 10 • a short guide to hand-sewing basic doll clothes, with five original patterns to create complete outfits for any doll or toy • a quick primer on knitting techniques and resources The only thing that can make a handknit garment for a child even more special is a matching one for his or her huggable friend. You’ll love making these adorable projects for the children in your life, and they’ll love to help choose what they and their favorite dolls will wear.
These playful, pint-size patterns mix vibrant colors with clever motifs that kids will want to put on parade! You'll find designs for every season, from toasty turtlenecks that will beat the winter chill to light-and-breezy sundresses just right for summer fun. Best of all, each project is brimming with splashes and dashes of bright, bold colors that kids will love. More than 30 projects include pullovers, cardigans, tunics, skimmers, pants, and jackets, with many suitable for either boys or girls Each design relies on kid-friendly fibers and generous proportions for those active, growing kids Helpful sections reveal kid-tested secrets for simple sizing, trouble-free blocking and finishing, neckline knitting, and graphing one's own designs
Decide if it should be a jacket or pullover, with a round or v-neck. Add a collar, hood, fastenings, pockets or alternative textures, and turn to the Stitch Library for borders and embellishments. “A delightful guide.”—Vogue Knitting International. “Enchanting...suitable for beginning to advanced knitters. An excellent choice for public libraries.”—Library Journal.
- An irresistible collection of knitting patterns for cute baby clothes. - More than 20 adorable projects, from clothing to nursery accessories. - Many of these uncomplicated patterns are suitable for complete beginners. - Projects for newborns and babies from 3 to 9 months. - Patterns to delight both the knitter and all who see the results.