I Love the Kids' Books
Sometimes people ask me which of the STC Craft books I like best, a question I cannot answer. In part, this is because I need to be diplomatic. But, more than that, this is because I believe that each book is unique and special in its own way. It sounds sappy and maybe like a cop out to some people, but it's true.
Still, there are a few books that I think are especially important, and those are the three books in our kids' crafting series--Kids' Embroidery by Kristin Nicholas, Kids Crochet by Kelli Ronci, and Kids Weaving by Sarah Swett. These books teach all of the basics and also a little bit about how crafting fits into cultural history.
If you know children who like to make things with their hands, I hope you will check out these books, and, if you have some extra time over the holidays, do some crafting together. I believe that when we teach kids these skills, we are giving them a gift that will last their entire lives (sappy but true, once again).
Melanie
in Knitting and Crocheting, Book-Making, Group Knitting, General Crafting
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Reader Comments (2)
I've had the crochet book out from the library before and really liked it....I'd definitely like to look closer at the embroidery one too...something I need to improve on!
I always think about the books that inspired me as a creative child-- and there weren't enough of them. And so, like you, I think these are valuable additions to the advancement of craft!
I'd love someday to do a book about knitting for kids--or little adults-- a combination of what was lacking for me as a kid and what I know now from experience!