Great Knits for Kids

Amazon.com Review With beautiful color photographs and well-presented instructions, Great Knits for Kids moves away from cute tyke clothing to stylish tunics, cardigans, jackets, sweaters, and hats. The first half of the book features lovely full-color photos of the knitwear in action (worn by kids at the seashore or in the park). Clear charts and specifications support the easy-to-read directions. Pattern sizes range from infants to 10-year-olds, with most projects giving a wide range of size options. Product Description Combining style with practicality, Debbie Bliss' charming collection of Aran and Guernsey knits are made up in hard-wearing, quality yarns. Among the adorable designs are cozy sweaters and jackets, cheerful floral cardigans and tunics, and a colorful array of vests, hats, booties, and scarves. With its marvelous designs, easy-to-follow patterns and charts, and enchanting color photos, Great Knits for Kids is a must for anyone who knits for children. Debbie Bliss is a leading designer of children's knitwear; among her many successful books are How to Knit, Family Knits, Bright Knits for Kids, and Classic Knits for Kids. Review “Once adults get a look at these wonderful sweaters, they’ll wish they came in bigger sizes.” -- Booklist About the Author Debbie Bliss is the UK's leading knitwear designer whose other books for Collins and Brown include Bright Knits for Kids, Nautical Knits for Kids and Classic Knits for Kids. From Library Journal Bliss has to her credit more than a dozen books on children's knitwear. This collection of classic designs, 27 in all, includes patterns for pullovers, cardigans, caps, and wraps for children between the ages of one and ten. These are classic styles?aran patterns, fair isle, garter stitch, intarsia?most of which would look great had they been sized for adults. With patterns that will appeal to all levels of knitters from beginner to experienced, this book is highly recommended for public libraries.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Once adults get a look at these wonderful sweaters, they'll wish they came in bigger sizes. This collection of 27 sweaters for toddlers to 10-year-olds offers a mix of simple, striped, and Aran-inspired designs that will get knitters' fingers itching to begin. One reason this book is so enticing is the pictures. Charming photographs of adorable kids wrapped in sweaters make the volume worth a look even for nonknitters. Although originally published in Britain, the book provides U.S. terms and conversions in the easily understood patterns. Only the graphs are on the small side and may need to be enlarged by knitters. Ilene Cooper