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Knitting Books — Children (for and by kids)

12 Easy Knitting Projects by Blanchette. Peg

12 Easy Knitting Projects by Blanchette. Peg

12 Easy Knitting Projects easy starts for kids.
Price: $8.95
UPC: 9780824967857
Qty in Stock: 2
Adorable Knits for Tots by ZOE MELLOE

Adorable Knits for Tots by ZOE MELLOE

Adorable Knits for Tots features twenty-five irresistible knits for children 6 months to 4 years. From polka dot bootees and chunky sweaters to floral jackets and even a fairy dress there is something to delight every child. Yarns range from cool cottons that are perfect for spring and autumn to cozy wools great for chilly days.
Price: $19.99
UPC: 9780873498524
Qty in Stock: 3
And so to Bed by Lucinda Guy

And so to Bed by Lucinda Guy

In this new collection from Lucinda Guy the handknit designs take "Bedtime" as their theme, with lots of comfy slippers, socks, and dressing gowns, cuddly cardigans, soft and squishy toys, wrap-around blankets--even pajama cases and hot water bottle covers. Lucinda also turns her eye toward texture, with some great stitch patterns, including a Man in the Moon blanket and a lovely cabled cardigan.
Price: $22.95
UPC: 9781570763298
Qty in Stock: 2
Children's Sweaters and Hats by Mary Goodwin

Children's Sweaters and Hats by Mary Goodwin

This top-down technique has its appeal; very little sewing, the widest part of the garment is the last knitted and natural yoke patterning. Also, for little people, knitting top down really speeds up the process. Many of the sweater designs have a little top-down hat to go with it.
Price: $14.95
UPC: 094717383259
Qty in Stock: 3
Cute Clothes for Kids by Whiting, Sue

Cute Clothes for Kids by Whiting, Sue

This beautifully illustrated guide demonstrates the versatility of this legendary craft in 25 quick and easy outfits and accessories for babies and toddlers. You will discover the projects in this book, each named for a little child, make use of today's wide selection of contemporary yarns, including pure cotton pastels and soft and colorful wools. Easy-to-follow instructions and stitch diagrams help you to quickly create adorable outfits including a lacy cardigan, a cozy hooded top, and accessories including booties, a vest, mittens, hat and leg warmers.
Price: $19.99
UPC: 074962005885
Qty in Stock: 1
Easy Knits for Little Kids by Tough, Catherine

Easy Knits for Little Kids by Tough, Catherine

Easy Knits for Little Kids features a wonderful world of soft knits to surround a favorite child with warmth and love. Mothers, grandmothers...and yes, even the most hardened daddy or grandpa will melt when they see these adorable designs. Everyone will want to try the easy bunny slippers, the knitted doll, the teensy socks, the sweet little hat, and all the other cute itty-bitty items, sized just right for a trip to playgroup or the playground.
Price: $24.95
UPC: 734817105503
Qty in Stock: 4
Handknits for Kids by Lucinda Guy

Handknits for Kids by Lucinda Guy

These designs are all about brilliant color and fun-filled styling, there are garments, accessories, blankets, and toys for every season of the year. From sweaters, dresses, jackets, scarves, mittens and hats, to blankets and toy animals, all designs are suitable for the average knitter.
Price: $23.00
UPC: 9781570763106
Qty in Stock: 3
Head to Toe Knits by Zoe Mellor

Head to Toe Knits by Zoe Mellor

With the exception of the booties that are sized to fit newborns through 12 months, garments are given in three sizes: 0-1, 2-4, and 5-6 years. If the faces of the children models and the colors of the garments and home accessories don't captivate you, the touches of whimsy will. Exceptionally large color photos add a great deal of appeal and are presented picture book style.
Price: $11.95
UPC: 9781570761164
Qty in Stock: 2
Junior Knits by Debbie Bliss

Junior Knits by Debbie Bliss

As more and more people learn to knit, Debbie Bliss continues to meet the demand for stylish, yet easy to create designs. In this book the author concentrates on children four to ten years old, with twenty-five projects complete with clear step-by-step instructions, simple charts, and gorgeous color photographs.
Price: $24.95
UPC: 9781570763007
Qty in Stock: 1
Kids Can Do It Corking by Sadler, Judy Ann

Kids Can Do It Corking by Sadler, Judy Ann

Whether you call it spool knitting, Knitting Nancy or just "that knitting we used to do on an old spool," corking is a timeless, fun and easy craft for children. With simple instructions and clear illustrations, perfect for beginning readers, the book shows how to recycle toilet-tissue rolls and tin cans into corkers of various sizes. In no time, kids will be corking toys, making hair scrunchees and finger puppets, and decorating their clothes with little or no help from adults. Includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen one-of-a-kind crafts that kids will want to make and use or give as gifts.
Price: $6.95
UPC: 9781550742657
Qty in Stock: 3
Kids Can Knit by Clewer, Carolyn

Kids Can Knit by Clewer, Carolyn

This clearly written book begins by discussing types of yarn, needles, and other knitting equipment. The author explains the basic techniques of casting on, knit and purl stitches, combining stitches to create patterns, increasing and decreasing, binding off and more. Instructions on how to make pompoms, fringes, and braiding are also included.
Price: $16.95
UPC: 027011027185
Qty in Stock: 3
Kids Knits by Vogue Knitting

Kids Knits by Vogue Knitting

Kids Knits is a small edition of knitting patterns for all sorts of children's sweaters. Though you must be at least a beginning knitter, there are several pages on basic stitches, blocking techniques, and knitting abbreviations and terms. Charts and templates are included and all projects are shown in clear photographs.
Price: $12.95
UPC: 9781931543132
Qty in Stock: 2
Kids Knitting by Falick, Melanie

Kids Knitting by Falick, Melanie

This book is an excellent beginners' book abundantly illustrated with detailed color, how-to drawings and color photos of all the projects. From learning how to dye yarn with Kool-Aid to knitting bath puppets, a backpack, hat, socks, or sweater, this text will bring enjoyment to all!
Price: $12.95
UPC: 9781579652418
Qty in Stock: 2
Kids Learn to Knit by Guy, Lucinda and Francois Hall

Kids Learn to Knit by Guy, Lucinda and Francois Hall

Learning to knit can be enormous fun for five to ten year olds- especially when helped along by frisky animal characters whose antics make each lesson a delight.
Price: $14.95
UPC: 9781570763359
Qty in Stock: 4
Knit a Fantast Story by Search Press Classics

Knit a Fantast Story by Search Press Classics

Jan Messent show how, using only oddments of wool, the minimum of materials, and a little imagination, you can create and enchanted land and people it with fairy folk, a handsome prince and mythical creatures. This book will delight the young at heart and anyone with sense of fantasy and fun. Knit a Fantasty Story.
Price: $25.95
UPC: 9781844481811
Qty in Stock: 3
 Knit it Kit - for kids

Knit it Kit - for kids

the Knit it Kit for kids. 10 fun beginning knitting projects.
Price: $16.95
UPC: 9780811848886
Qty in Stock: 1
Knitted and Felted Toys by Halstead, Zoe

Knitted and Felted Toys by Halstead, Zoe

This beautiful collection of 26 delightful toys includes everything from cute and cuddly animals such as a penguin or a lion to well loved characters, such as a pirate, a mermaid and a princess. With easy-to-follow patterns that use both knitting and felted knitting, there is something for every skill level.
Price: $19.99
UPC: 074962005878
Qty in Stock: 0
Knitted Critters by Adel, Jean

Knitted Critters by Adel, Jean

paperback. Jean Adel shares patterns for the cute creatures that have made her Jeanadel line at Barneys department store sell out season after season. The hats, mittens, and scarves can be made in three sizes and require basic knitting skills that Jean guides you through--as well as some slightly more advanced technique should you wish to challenge yourself further.
Price: $19.95
UPC: 9780307394668
Qty in Stock: 3
Knitting for Babies and Kids by Stauffer, Jeanne

Knitting for Babies and Kids by Stauffer, Jeanne

If you love babies and children, you will love this collection. You'll find 99 wonderful designs to knit for all your favorite little ones. Most of the designs are great for both boys and girls, and all will fit perfect for precious babies and active children.
Price: $24.99
UPC: 054525307052
Qty in Stock: 10
 Knitting with Gigi

Knitting with Gigi

Take your first knitting adventure with a girl who's cool, hip,and loves to knit - Gigi! Join Gigi as she shows you how to knit, step by step.
Knitting with Gigi kit, choose from 8 projects. Kit includes softcover book with fun poems, colorful pictures, and step by step instructions. Bamboo knitting needles, two skeins of yarn, and a sewing needle.
Price: $16.95  Knitting with Gigi Knitting with Gigi Details...
New Knits on the Block by Vickie Howell

New Knits on the Block by Vickie Howell

You will be the most popular parent, friend, aunt or grandparent on the block with the coolest projects to knit for kids. Not your typical knitting projects like sweaters or mittens, instead the author included great gifts that children will go nuts over; wizard & princess hats, guitar pillow, bowling ball & pin set, a Mermaid costume, and many more.
Price: $14.95
UPC: 9781402720659
Qty in Stock: 5
Not Just Socks for Kids by Rosner, Sandi

Not Just Socks for Kids by Rosner, Sandi

Not Just Socks for Kids
Price: $18.95
UPC: 9781893063204
Qty in Stock: 7
 Simple Knits for Little Cherubs

Simple Knits for Little Cherubs

The word simple in this title doesn't mean "boring" simple. The garment patterns are nice shapes and straightforward knitting. The finishing details is where this book really gives the novice or busy knitter a chance to create a sturdy, handsome garment for their 2 to 5 year old. Fair isle, stripes, knit-purl, and many good details of construction make all these simple garments a joy to knit.
Price: $14.95
UPC: 9781843404774
Qty in Stock: 2
Soft & Simple Knits by Boyd, Heidi

Soft & Simple Knits by Boyd, Heidi

Knitters of all skill levels will love the 30 quick and easy patterns featured in Soft and Simple Knits for Little Ones. This book includes patterns for clothing, accessories and toys, each created in Heidi Boyd's fun and whimsical style. Projects include brightly colored sweaters, a foxy stole for a stylish baby, a functional and pretty stroller blanket, monkey and frog puppets, fairy dolls and more. A clear and easy-to-follow techniques section will give readers of all skill levels the know-how to make any project in the book. The patterns themselves are clear and easy to follow, and use the most basic knitting techniques, such as knit, purl and easy decrease and increase methods.
Price: $19.99
UPC: 9781581809657
Qty in Stock: 1
Style Your Own Kids' Knits by Kate Buller

Style Your Own Kids' Knits by Kate Buller

There are a lot of knitting books available; this is a good one if you are looking for traditional garments with nice detailing. There are sweaters and vests for ages 3 months to 10 years. This books' strong point is its' Creative Library which contains inspiration and instruction on working with several colors, adding decorative edges like ruffles and fringe, playful knitted-in designs, and especially the dozens of stitch patterns, some of which I have never seen in other collections.
Price: $19.95
UPC: 9781855859272
Qty in Stock: 3
The Great American Kid's Afghan by Knitters' Magazine

The Great American Kid's Afghan by Knitters' Magazine

In this book, the reader will find stars, hearts, whirligigs, pockets and playful patches in primary colors! This collection of 12 wonderful and portable squares makes the perfect kid-sized afghan. The knitting is in the easy-to-intermediate range with clearly illustrated techniques for cables, entralac, fairisle, intarsia and more.
Price: $9.95
UPC: 094717406231
Qty in Stock: 2
The Rowan Story Book of Little Knits by Rowan

The Rowan Story Book of Little Knits by Rowan

A charming story & collection of 25 hand knits for girls & boys, aged 3 to 10 years brough to you by Rowan.
Price: $27.95
UPC: 9781906007294
Qty in Stock: 7
Toddler Knits by Vogue Knitting

Toddler Knits by Vogue Knitting

Toddlers like bright color and bobbles, and this collection has a variety of sweet little sweaters that are fun and interesting to knit. The best part about knitting for this age is that the knitting goes fairly quickly.
Price: $12.95
UPC: 9781931543033
Qty in Stock: 2
Top Down for Toddlers by Deb & Linda Gemmell

Top Down for Toddlers by Deb & Linda Gemmell

This book takes ordinary to outstanding by unleashing the creativity of six talented knitwear designers on basic patterns, with sensational results. It starts with the basics: meticulously written, sized and tested top-down, no-sew pullover, cardigan, hat and sock patterns. Focusing on the no-sew approach, this book has projects for every skill level from beginner to expert, in sizes for ages 1-6.
Price: $21.95
UPC: 9780973565706
Qty in Stock: 3
Yarn Girls' Guide to Kid Knits by Julie Carles

Yarn Girls' Guide to Kid Knits by Julie Carles

Great for any knitter who wants quick, stylish results, these adorable patterns for newborns to three year olds are guaranteed to keep the younger set feeling warm and looking fashionable throughout the years. Projects include cardigans, pullovers, V-necks, ponchos, dresses, hats, blankets, and bunting. Perfect for all little one's coziest needs!
Price: $30.00
UPC: 9781400051717
Qty in Stock: 1
I Can Knit! by Eckman, Edie

I Can Knit! by Eckman, Edie

Created specially for pre-teen girls, this colorful book teaches knitting, step by step. Beginning with a slipknot, casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing and yarn overs. Easy lessons show how to knit in the round, check your gauge and read a pattern. Eleven cool projects include wonderful wearables, gifts for friends, backpacks, blankets, bracelets and more!
Price: $7.99
UPC: 094717437402
Qty in Stock: 1
Kids Can Do It: Knitting by Sadler, Judy Ann

Kids Can Do It: Knitting by Sadler, Judy Ann

Discover your knack for knitting! Using eleven projects, including a pom pom scarf, blanket, hat, and book bag, this little volume takes kids eight years old and up through the basics of knitting.
Price: $6.95
UPC: 094717425089
Qty in Stock: 2
Kids Easy Knitting Projects by Blanchette, Peg

Kids Easy Knitting Projects by Blanchette, Peg

You won't believe the cool stuff you can knit yourself! Cast on and off, knit and purl, add fringes, tassels, and more! Make a scarf, hat, double-knit slippers, and striped socks.
Price: $8.95
UPC: 094717465774
Qty in Stock: 2
Teen Knitting Club by Wenger, Jennifer, Carol Abrams, and Maureen Lasher

Teen Knitting Club by Wenger, Jennifer, Carol Abrams, and Maureen Lasher

Thirty-five easy patterns designed for teens. These patterns support unique embellishments to personalize projects. There are one-day "instant gratification" projects, a guide to selecting yarn & accessories, and even a section on top ten knitting problems and how to solve them.
Price: $17.95
UPC: 9781579652449
Qty in Stock: 4
Toy Knits by Bliss, Debbie

Toy Knits by Bliss, Debbie

Back in print! We all know Debbie Bliss pulls out all the stops when it comes to kids, and these knitted toys are no exception. There are floppy-eared rabbits, mice, elephants, tiny teddies in Wellingtons to large ones in sailor outfits, smocks, Fairisle sweaters and more.