Crochet for Kids

Crochet for Kids
By Franziska Heidenreich
Gifted by Stackpole Books
www.stackpolebooks.com
Reviewed by Jeanette Benoit, Editor of AllFreeCrochet.com

Kids can crochet too! Inside Crochet for Kids by Franziska Heidenreich, you will find an awesome collection of easy crochet patterns tailored for children. They feature basic techniques and easy-to-understand instructions that make it possible for kids to crochet- just like you.

This favorite hobby of ours can sometimes be hard to teach, especially to little ones, but this book will help make it possible for you to share your favorite hobby with the children in your life. Hopefully they fall in love with yarn just as much as you have, and they will continue to crochet for years to come. Maybe one day they will even pass along their skill to their children!

Don't worry about finding intricate crochet afghans and fancy crochet shawls inside this book. Instead, you will find bright, colorful projects just for kids such as crocheted friendship bracelets, keychains, and more. A few of my personal favorites (if I were still a kid) include the Keychain Wristbands (pg. 40), the crocheted hacky sack (pg. 56), Snail Hair Ties (pg. 60), the Butterfly Collection (pg. 98) and the Cool Shoulder Bag (pg. 112).

The crochet patterns are organized by skill level and start with the most basic patterns that use just crochet chains. By the end of the book, you'll find the more advanced projects ("patterns for the pros) including a crocheted scarf, book bag, and even a crochet afghan pattern. Kids of all ages will love making each and every one of these neat crochet designs. All of the patterns (from stuffed animals to wearables) are easy for kids to incorportate into their daily lives.