YarnCraft - Summer Crafting with Kids 06 :: Tips & Tricks from Kids and Their Parents, Plus Back to School Projects

On the 6th and final episode of Summer Crafting with Kids, we catch up with some kids at the Knit & Crochet Show, who were making friendship bracelets with crochet and finger-weaving: Zach, Cassetta, and Katy tell us what they enjoy crafting. Check out Cassetta’s website for more crocheting with kids. We also talk to Getting Loopy’s Mary Beth Temple and her daughter Katy about their experiences crafting together. Finally, we talk to craft-maven and mother of 3, Vickie Howell, to get some more tips on crafting with your kids.

Liz & Zontee also share some recommendations for projects to take you into the school year.

Patterns discussed include:

• Crochet Greenmarket Lunch Bag
• Various Bookmarks
• Crochet School Colors Scarf
• Knit Ruffled Spirit Scarf
• Knit School Colors Hat
• Crochet Amigurumi Apple
• Crafted Dad’s Desk Organizer
• Knit Summer Vacation Photo Album Cover

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