I Can (Annie's)

With nine projects designed specifically for young crocheters, this introduction to the craft provides everything a beginner needs to know to get started. The book explains what materials and tools are required and leads burgeoning crocheters step by step with color photographs to learn various basic stitches, including slip stitch, chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, triple crochet, and treble stitch. The featured projects-a hat, a blanket, yarn jewelry, accessories, and more-use medium worsted-weight yarn and incorporate techniques such as making granny squares, joining crochet pieces, and working in continuous rounds.

Fun, wearable accessories and gifts are easily made using the step-by-step instructions in this introduction to knitting for youngsters. The book follows a natural learning progression with short lessons and quick results; each lesson teaches just one new skill so that beginners are able to finish simple projects early on. As they add techniques to their repertoire, young knitters gain skills and confidence. Instructions are included for both left-handed and right-handed knitters, and photographs abound to aid in creating the projects, which include hats, scarves, headbands, purses, and bracelets.

The basic techniques of jewelry making are learned through these 11 entertaining and stylish projects for preteen crafters. Beginning with a simple stretch bracelet and progressing into stringing, chains, crimps, closures, and simple loops, each project teaches a new technique and reinforces previous lessons. Simple step-by-step instructions are enhanced with drawings and photos that will help young beaders complete each project successfully and foster creative confidence. The bright and trendy jewelry is designed specifically for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours, making this an ideal book for sleepovers, birthday parties, camp, summer vacation, and rainy days.

A wonderful way to introduce quilting to the next generation, this book teaches novice crafters the skills necessary to send them on their way to fabulous finished quilts. The projects are specially selected for young quilters and feature detailed instructions and convenient, inexpensive precut fabrics. The simple, contemporary designs will ensure success for the beginner quilter and help instill a lifelong passion for the craft.

A great teaching tool for young sewers, this book features easy-to-understand instructions and clear, step-by-step illustrations that will guide novice sewers through techniques such as straight stitches, pivot and turn, elastic casings, sewing around curves, hemming, and much more. Each lesson builds upon the skills learned in the previous lesson, and the projects include a pony tail scrunchy, a digital music player carrier, a drawstring backpack, a secret pocket pillow, and an apron. The simple, contemporary designs will ensure success for the beginner sewer and help instill a lifelong passion for the craft.