Finger Knitting Fun: 28 Cute, Clever, and Creative Projects for Kids

by Vickie Howell

Overview

"What can I make with this ball of yarn?" Finger Knitting Fun is the answer! So quick and simple, a perfect project for children, learning how to knit with your fingers is the best way to start crafting without cumbersome needles! All you need is some yarn and your hands to create modern and sophisticated knitted strands that you can use in any project around the house or everyday fashion. From jewelry and wearable accessories to wall art, door curtains, and room decorations, Finger Knitting Fun includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 28 projects, which use yarn and other exciting materials such as paracord, leather, and more. DIY Lifestyles expert Vickie Howell provides you with a wonderful resource with the basics of finger knitting and over 28 things to make with the beautiful fabric that you create. Grab that ball of yarn and easily turn it into a charming knitted piece with endless possibilities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627883245
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	01/30/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Vickie Howell is a mother, designer, author, spokesperson, TV host, and DIY Lifestyles expert with a focus on the Needle Arts and creative parenting. Vickie is most well-known as the Host and Creative Consultant of DIY Network & HGTV's show, Knitty Gritty, her best selling craft books, and her accessible, inclusive approach to nurturing the creative community via print, video and social media. She's continued to rally the crafty troops through her work as the International Spokesperson & Creativity Guide for the newly re-branded, Yarnspirations (home of yarn giants, Patons, Bernat, Caron, Lily Sugar n' Cream), and is looking forward to once again, knitting with viewers nationwide as the new host of PBS' Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell. Vickie is a board member of the Central & South Texas Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation and founder of, Purple Stitch Project to benefit children with seizure disorders. All of Vickie's creative endeavors along with her husband Dave Campbell's movie news site, Smells Like Screen Spirit, are housed under their company Craft.Rock.Love Media, LLC.

Editorial Reviews

"Equal opportunity: The playful projects appeal to both boys and girls. Whether your kid's the quiet and dreamy type or more rough and tumble, there's a project that will captivate." -Knit Simple magazine

"With fun projects, cute kids as models, and suggestions for using these projects in the classroom, Vickie Howell has created a charming book. Time to learn to finger knit!" - Creative Knitting Magazine

"This book is a great way to get kids interested in yarn craft by exploring something that even little kids can do more easily than knitting with needles. The photos are fun and the instructions are detailed enough to get kids started with this easy craft quickly." - about.com

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