Chock-full of how-to instructions for six timeless fiber crafts and hip, functional projects, this modern guide teaches today’s tweens the fun and creative pleasure of knowing how to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, weave, and felt.
In today’s thriving maker culture, kids are hungry for hands-on guidance in creating stylish wearables and practical objects, or hacking and customizing existing ones. Authors Nicole Blum and Catherine Newman get them started with complete instructions for mastering six favorite fiber crafts. Step-by-step photos teach kids ages 9–14 the basics of how to sew, knit, crochet, felt, embroider, and weave, plus how to make three projects for each craft. From woven patches and a knitted backpack to embroidered merit badges and a crocheted bracelet, the fresh, kid-approved projects encourage creative variations and build confidence along with valuable life skills.
1. Kids learn six popular crafts in one book. With interest in fiber crafts booming, young crafty types can learn to sew, embroider, crochet, knit, felt, and weave, and use their newfound skills to create hip wearables and other objects.
2. 18 kid-created projects with multiple variations. With an emphasis on discovering the fun of making and the end product being both functional and clearly handmade, Stitch Camp takes the "work" out of learning a new skill. Kids will be inspired to make such gender-neutral projects as felted fingerless gloves, a knitted backpack, and woven patches. Punch-out gift tags encourage kids to gift their creations as well.
3. Speaks directly to young makers. With a youthful, authentic tone, photos of real kids demonstrating the how-to, and testimonials from kids about the projects they’ve made.
4. A modern, accessible approach to ages-old traditions. Sidebars throughout introduce bits of history and lore about each fiber craft, as well as games and alternatives to encourage readers to go further with each craft. In addition, there’s an emphasis on using readily available or recycled materials, and even how to make some of the tools they’ll need, such as a primitive loom or handmade knitting needles.
Details
- 208 pages
- Step-by-step photos
- Suggested age: 9-14
- Paperback
- Storey Publishing, LLC
- 10.1 in H x 8.1 in W x 0.7 in T
