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.
- English
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Information
Publisher
Chicago Review PresseBook ISBN
9781613734032
Year
2016Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Know Your Fibers
- The First Fabric: Felting
- All Tied up: Knotting and Braiding
- Round and Round: Spinning
- Over and Under: Weaving
- It’s Just Loops: Knitting
- Kid with a Crook: Crocheting
- Color, Color, Color: Dyeing
- Freebies: Recycled Projects
- Get Involved!
- Note to Adults: The Benefits of Fiber Arts