Product Description

The Yarn Girls offer a fresh new collection of thirty dazzling junior knitwear designs for kids ages four through ten. Whether you’re a novice looking for approachable patterns or an expert seeking a new challenge, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Knits for Older Kids is perfect for knitters who want good-looking designs that knit up fast.

A helpful how-to guide kicks off the book, walking new knitters through the basics and serving as a handy reference for lapsed knitters. Nine captivating chapters follow, offering designs ranging from casual to stylish to funky. From the Half-Hour Hat to the Camping Out basic pullover to the Glamorous Life swing coat, there are patterns that will delight even the most fashion-savvy kid—no matter what his or her style. Plus, twenty-six of the thirty patterns are conveniently unisex, and to illustrate this, each design is photographed on both a boy and a girl.

Throughout the book, the Yarn Girls describe the inspiration behind their patterns, providing their own personal anecdotes and adding helpful knitting tips along the way. With a wealth of brand-new quick-to-knit patterns and the much-loved Yarn Girls sensibility, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Knits for Older Kids is an exciting new addition to their treasured collection.

The yarn girls are back—with a spectacular collection of thirty quick-to-knit patterns for stylish girls and boys ages four through ten.

Inside, you’ll find patterns for:

• Fuss-free pullovers

• Classic cardigans

• Fun hooded sweatshirt (or as the cool kids say, a “hoodie”)

• Marvelous swing coat with fuzzy trim

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #73578 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-15
• Released on: 2006-08-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 160 pages

Review
“Even beginning knitters can successfully follow the instructions for sweet, colorful—but not cutesy—sweaters, hats, and more.” —Better Homes and Gardens Knit It!

About the Author
Inveterate knitters since college, Julie Carles and Jordana Jacobs left their respective careers in the medical and legal worlds to assume ownership of the Yarn Company, New York City’s landmark knitting store, in 1997. The store has become a destination for celebrities and locals alike, who come for the quickly sold-out classes, unrivaled yarn selection, customized knitting patterns, and friendly conversation. Julie and Jordana live in New York City. They are the authors of The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Simple Knits, The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Kid Knits, and The Yarn Girls’ Guide to Beyond the Basics.

Customer Reviews

Can't find patterns for older kids? Plenty in this new book
Older kids need trendy knits in their size; the Yarn Girls' Guide to Knits for Older Kids has a lot of patterns kids will like. There are hoodies, colorful cardigans, thick pullovers, shawls, afghans and pillows. Something for boys and girls alike. If you like to knit or if you have a pre-teen knitter, this book will be in hot demand.

Patterns range for kids from age 4 to age 10, but some small 11-13 year olds could use the patterns or they can be adapted as some are very simple.

Patterns:

Simple Pullovers
More Advanced Pullovers
Cardigans, Simple and More Advanced (textured)
V-Necks
Hats
Scarves
Just for Girls
Blankets and Pillows

Recommended.

Quick, easy patterns that make you want to knit...
I just learned how to knit over the summer and my first project was a sweater from the baby knits book. My older child was asking where his sweater was, so I was excited to get this book and find a pattern to tackle for him. There are so many sweaters and other projects that even a new knitter can create something really impressive. The explanations of more complicated stitches and patterns are detailed and very clear to help those who are ready to advance their skills try something new.

Fills a great niche
A lot of pattern books delete children this age, or give a lot of stodgy patterns that would take so long to knit that kids would outgrow them. These are fashionable, well designed, and very lucid patterns with lots of extra explanations and help along the way. Anyone who can do basic knitting could knit any of these garments. They are not meant to be challenging, but that is a compliment. They are very usable. They only tiny complaint I could squeak out is that they are all for back and forth knitting, and I wish more patterns in the round were written for this age group, especially by such fashionable designers. Otherwise, this is one of the few books I chose to buy.