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Archive for April 8th, 2008

YarnCraft Episode 13 :: Yarncrafting with Kids & Top 5 Kid-Friendly Patterns

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

Illustration by Michelle EdwardsShare your knitting and crocheting skills with the next generation of yarncrafters! In this episode, Liz and Zontee are joined by technical editor, Jackie Smyth to discuss lessons learned while teaching kids to knit & crochet.

We also talk to Michelle Edwards, children’s book author and illustrator, whose essays are featured monthly in the Lion Brand e-newsletter, about her experiences as a mother of three and an avid knitter.

Crochet Pirate Pal PatternStash This: Ideas for Your Crafting Life – Liz and Zontee share their top 5 patterns for children:

5. Holiday Decorations
4. Knifty Knitter Simple Slouchy Leggings
3. Pirate Pal
2. Totally Tubular Child’s Hat
1. Pocket Pets

For more great kids’ patterns and projects, sign up for our monthly newsletter, BK4K (By Kids for Kids) by clicking here.

To share your comments and thoughts, post a message on the blog, email to yarncraft [at] lionbrand [dot] com, or call 206-350-3957 and leave us a message! Tell us–do you knit, crochet, loom knit, weave? How do you yarncraft and why? You may be featured on our next episode!

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