Knit Knack Kit: Simple Instructions and Tools for 25 Terrific Knitting Projects

by Kris Percival

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811838579
• ISBN13: 9780811838573
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 7.1" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

A useful tool for kntting teachers everywhere

Every Friday I teach a small class of 2nd- 6th graders the art of knitting. Initially, I had a hard time finding patterns for the children that were quick, easy to read, and most important...FUN! The children love the cards that come in the kit because they can stand them up on the table in front of them. This saves these newbie knitters from having to put down their work to check a pattern. Also, it includes kid friendly patterns like the head kerchief, child's halter top, and the beer cozy, which we use for our Cokes instead! The skill level ratings on the cards are great as well, because they help the kids decide which patterns are feasible for them. If you have a child who wants to learn how to knit, this is the perfect starting kit.

Warning!

This kit is the re-packaged version of "Knitting Pretty", by Kris Percival, my first ever knitting book. It's an enjoyable book and it did the trick, but I have a slight bone to pick with the kit. I remember only too well one day a few months after I had become a successful knitter. I wanted to knit my dad a hat for his birthday, and with a smile on my face picked up a pair of circular needles. The experience was horrible! I kept getting tangled and snarled, and after 15 minutes I was in tears! Now I'm a bit more advanced and have successfully completed a hat, and circular needles are my friends. But for a beginner, I would not recommend this kit for the sole reason that it expects people to learn on circulars. I would more recommend buying "Knitting Pretty" and some STRAIGHT needles, instead of buying the Knit Knack Kit. Same book, less money and suffering...PS: One thing that "Knitting Pretty" doesn't explain, which is crucial to know when you DO pick up circular needles, is that "join yarn" means MAKE SURE THE YARN ISN'T TANGLED. It confused me that the instruction to "join yarn" was in all the "Knitting Pretty" hat patterns, but I had no idea what she meant. So just so you know... Hope I helped!

It Got Me Knitting

I taught myself to knit from this book. While I agree with others that the round needles were not easy to work with, I was able to get started. The store I bought it at told me there was no yarn included - so I bought a ball and was knitting that night. It's great to inspire someone to knit.

A "Treasure Chest" Of Fun Easy Knitting Projects!

Fun & Colorful packaging and easy to follow instructions. I purchased this to start off my fall season of knitting and get ahead on some holiday gifts. In fact I think this kit makes a great gift (with a ball of bright colored yarn!) for someone looking to start knitting without purchasing a book full of "How-To Knit"....The circular needles are not the best for a beginner however, they do the trick! Im giving my friends that have been asking me to teach them to knit this kit for Christmas with an item knitted from one of the patterns! The patterns are fun with something for everyone!

Cute patterns, great beginner course

I also saw this item in the Sunday Source, and it's everything I hoped it would be. The pattern cards are great because they are full-color and it's easy to tote one of them around. I didn't get the previous book, and I wasn't expecting yarn, so I was quite happy with the book. I learned the knit stitch when I was a kid, but I didn't know the purl stitch. Both came quickly with the instructions. I haven't been able to put away the needles--I've already made a bunch of bookmarks, the washcloth, and the slippers, and I've only had the book for 2 weeks. At the price, it's a steal.