Knit, Hook, and Spin: A Kid's Activity Guide to Fiber Arts and Crafts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781613734001)

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.

Author: Laurie Carlson
ISBN-10: 161373400X
ISBN-13: 9781613734001
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2016
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.30h x 10.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 03/28/2016
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2016
School Library Journal 05/01/2016 pg. 135
Booklist 05/15/2016 pg. 48