Knitting

Lisa Arsenault is an elementary-school teacher in Ajax, Ontario.

Knitting is a good how-to manual for children who want to learn the
craft. The steps involved in the knitting process are dealt with
logically and chronologically, beginning with casting on stitches, then
knit and purl stitches, increasing and decreasing techniques, and,
finally, casting off.

After mastering the above basics, the reader can complete 12 simple
knitted crafts. These include projects that are guaranteed to appeal to
preteens, such as a headband, a book bag, and a mini-purse. A list of
materials needed for each project is provided, and suggestions for
changing or personalizing the patterns are given where appropriate.

All instructions, which are presented sequentially in numbered steps,
are clear and easy to follow. Large color diagrams and photographs
support the instructions. There is a useful section of tips, including
how to find the yarn end of a ball of wool (a tip that anyone who has
struggled with this problem will appreciate) and how to avoid tangles. A
helpful glossary concludes the book. This latest addition to the Kids
Can Do It series is recommended.