Knit, hook, and spin : a kid's activity guide to fiber arts and crafts / Laurie Carlson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Carlson, Laurie, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Textile crafts--Juvenile literature.

Textile crafts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (162 p.)

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Dive into the wonderful and creative world of fiber arts and crafts with this easy-to-follow activity book packed with over 70 projects across a variety of fiber arts including knitting, felting, knotting and braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting, and dyeing. Clear instructions and illustrations guide you in creating these cute, useful crafts. Learn to: felt a handy bag, braid a small rug, weave a colorful tapestry, knit comfy slippers, crochet an eye-catching belt, make and use natural dyes, repurpose old clothing, and much more! Along the way you'll learn fascinating fiber facts and history, such as how Viking ships' woolen sails were made, the history of rope bridges, how artists in Japan craft giant straw sculptures, and much more. Fun for younger kids to explore with a caregive or older kids to work through alone, Knit, Hook, and Spin belongs in any craft-loving kid's home or classroom.

Contents:

Front Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Know Your Fibers; The First Fabric: Felting; Felted Soap; Felted Beads; Felted Balls; Felted Rainbow; Felted Bag; All Tied Up: Knotting and Braiding; Braided Bracelet; Make a Wheat Dolly; Braid and Felt Shoelaces; Braid a Rug; Knot Tying; Needle Hitching; Coiled and Stitched Basket; Round and Round: Spinning; Spin by Hand; Make a Hand (Drop) Spindle; Ply Yarn on a Hand Spindle; Spin Fiber on a Spindle; Winding Yarn; Over and Under: Weaving; String Art Coaster; Names and Letters; Branch Weaving; Fork Flowers; Weaving Sticks

Weave a SquareWeave a Tapestry; Hula Hoop Rug; Weave a Cup Basket; It's Just Loops: Knitting; Learn to Finger Knit; Finger Knit a Scarf; Spool Knitting; Homemade Knitting Needles; Get Started with Needle Knitting; Headband or Ear Warmer; Knit Leg Warmers; Knit a Bag; Tasseled Scarf; Tassel Doll; Comfy Slippers; Nonslip Slippers; Kid with a Crook: Crocheting; Learn to Finger Crochet; Finger Crochet Scarf; Sculpt a Hook Handle; Chain Up; Chain-Stitch Necklace; Chain a Lanyard; Braided Chain Bracelet; Chain a Necklace; Crochet Stitches to Know; Easy-Peasy Bookworm Bookmark

Pet Collar or Friendship BraceletMagic with Crochet Rectangles; Bag; Necktie or Belt; Jar Cozy Desk Organizer; Boot Toppers; Hat; Hand Mitts; Mustache and Beard; Triangle Scarf; Triangle Barefoot Sandals; Stretchy Hair Bands; Granny Squares; Flowers; Magic Yarn Ball; Color, Color, Color: Dyeing; The Color Wheel; Spice Dyes; Food Dyes; Drink Mix Dyes; Slow Cooker Rainbow; Dye Yarn in a Jar; Tie-Dyeing; Freebies: Recycled Projects; Recycle a Sweater; Make Plarn; Plarn Tote Bag; T-Shirt Yarn; T-Shirt Yarn Rug; Get Involved!; Each One Teach Two; Make Things for Others; Crochet Comfort Dolls

Note to Adults: The Benefits of Fiber ArtsBack Cover

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-61373-401-8