Knit, Hook, and Spin: A Kid's Activity Guide to Fiber Arts and Crafts

By Laurie Carlson and TurtleMe

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 161373400X
• ISBN13: 9781613734001
• Release Date: June 2016
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7