More Knitting in the Sun

Kristi Porter

Description

32 warm-weather knitting projects to make for kids

As a knitter and teacher in Southern California, author Kristi Porter knows well what warm-weather knitters want. Based on the success of her previous book, Knitting in the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather, it's evident that patterns for warmer weather and warmer climate knitting are in demand.

This time Kristi focuses her knitting needles on warm weather patterns for children, bringing you a stunningly designed collection of projects and the same beautiful photography you enjoyed in Knitting in the Sun.

• 32 warm weather patterns for children sized 2-12
• Garments are designed to be comfortable to both knit and wear during warm weather
• Other title by Porter: Knitting in the Sun: 32 Projects for Warm Weather

If you enjoy knitting in the summer or live in a climate that is warm year-round, More Knitting in the Sun will keep your needles clicking until the wee hours of morning.
Introduction.

Accessories.

Jim: beach cover-up (Janine Le Cras).

Frances: retro poncho (Laura Nelkin).

Owen: beach towel blanket (Kristi Porter).

Huck: fishing hat (Kristi Porter).

Eloise: mini cloche (Anne Kuo Lukito).

Caddie: summer carry-all (Kristi Porter).

Bottoms.

Milo: cargo shorts (Carol Feller).

Kimo: board shorts (Kendra Nitta).

Olivia: bubble skirt (Beautia Dew).

Trixie: peasant skirt (Carol Sulcoski).

Sleeveless.

Mashenka: surplice sundress (Faina Goberstein).

Anastasia: summer dress (Stacey Trock).

Wendy: pleated empire top (Tian Connaughton).

Hermione: sun top (Janine Le Cras).

Ramona: racerback tank (Katherine Vaughan).

Pippi: lacy collared top (Mary C. Gildersleeve).

Charlie: updated argyle vest (Kristi Porter).

Matilda: swing top (Julie Turjoman).

Short Sleeves.

Vashti: hooded top with eyelets (Talitha Kuomi).

Madeline: lace panel t-shirt (Susan Robicheau).

Max: striped baseball t-shirt (Kate Oates).

Thumbelina: cap-sleeved top (Katya Frankel).

Long Sleeves.

Edmund: summer henley (Susan Robicheau).

Lucy: ruffled top (Tabetha Hedrick).

Fern: cropped pullover (Lisa Limber).

Cardigans.

Ginny: tie-front shrug (Janine Le Cras).

Jack: hooded sweater (Lisa S. Rowe).

Artemis: zip-up jacket (Anne Lecrivain).

Satsuki: yukata robe (Sarah Barbour).

Beezus: cropped lace jacket (Katherine Vaughan).

Natka: openwork cardigan (Faina Goberstein).

Ronia: short-sleeved cardigan (Linda Wilgus).

Special Knitting.

Techniques.

Knitting.

Abbreviations.

Contributing.

Designers.

Yarn Sources.

Index.

About the Author.

Sujets

• Loisirs
• Loisirs créatifs et artistiques
• Couture et Tricot
• Crafts
• Hobbies
• Knitting Needleworf

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 23 mars 2011
• Nombre de lectures: 3
• EAN13: 9781118075890
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 2 Mo

Extrait

knitting in the sun
32 PATTERNS TO KNIT FOR KIDS
knitting in the sun
32 PATTERNS TO KNIT FOR KIDS
BY KRISTI PORTER

WILEY
Wiley Publishing, Inc.
More Knitting in the Sun: 32 Patterns to Knit for Kids
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credits
senior editor
Roxane Cerda
project editor
Carol Pogoni
editorial manager
Christina Stambaugh
vice president and publisher
Cindy Kitchel
vice president and executive publisher
Kathy Nebenhaus
interior design
Beth Brooks Jennifer Mayberry
cover design
Wendy Mount
photography
Stephen Simpson
acknowledgments
They say that you can never step in the same river twice, and while it is certainly true that writing this book has differed from creating its predecessor, Knitting in the Sun, I’ve certainly enjoyed getting my feet wet once again! It is a pleasure to work again with many people who are now trusted and familiar friends. The editorial staff, the photographer, and the creators of over half of the designs in this book were also part of the original Knitting in the Sun. But creating this book has also afforded me the opportunity to get to know some new people and witness their creativity. So to all these friends, old and new, it’s a privilege to be able to offer my heartfelt thanks here!
To the able folks at Wiley Publishing for putting this book together and bringing it out into the world, most especially my editors Roxane Cerda and Carol Pogoni, who continue to surprise me with their savvy, wisdom, and guidance. What a joy to work with people who regularly exceed my expectations!
To the designers who have made such great designs for kids to wear in warm weather. I appreciate their hard work, their thoughtfulness, and their thoroughness in creating patterns that will truly appeal to children?and the knitters who love them!
To my support team: my faithful knitters at Knitting in La Jolla, my kindred spirits of the Stitch Cooperative, and of course, my family. I am thankful every day that you make it possible to do the work that I love.
To the models who bring these designs to life on the page: Ana, Audrey, Cami, Croix, Danielle, Ella, Esm?Jack, Julia, Kaylie, Lucca, Maddie, Maren, Monaghan, Noa, and Sophie. Shooting the photos, as you can see, was a lot of high-energy fun! I also want to thank their parents for being part of our occasionally chaotic process.
I am so pleased to work again with the wonderful photographer, Stephen Simpson. Doing the photography was literally a neighborhood project. All the photos were shot within walking distance of my house with neighborhood kids barefoot and laughing on warm summer evenings. That’s what I remember, and, I think, what captures the spirit of the book?patterns for things real kids can wear on warm days and have fun in.
To all of you, my sincere thanks and gratitude!
knitting in the sun
table of contents
Introduction
accessories
Jim
beach cover-up
by Janine Le Cras
Frances
retro poncho
by Laura Nelkin
Owen
beach towel blanket
by Kristi Porter
Huck
fishing hat
by Kristi Porter
Eloise
mini cloche
by Anne Kuo Lukito
Caddie
summer carry-all
by Kristi Porter
bottoms
Milo
cargo shorts
by Carol Feller
Kimo
board shorts
by Kendra Nitta
Olivia
bubble skirt
by Beautia Dew
Trixie
peasant skirt
by Carol Sulcoski
sleeveless
Mashenka
surplice sundress
by Faina Goberstein
Anastasia
summer dress
by Stacey Trock
Wendy
pleated empire top
by Tian Connaughton
Hermione
sun top
by Janine Le Cras
Ramona
racerback tank
by Katherine Vaughan
Pippi
lacy collared top
by Mary C. Gildersleeve
Charlie
updated argyle vest
by Kristi Porter
Matilda
swing top
by Julie Turjoman
short sleeves
Vashti
hooded top with eyelets
by Talitha Kuomi
Madeline
lace panel t-shirt
by Susan Robicheau
Max
striped baseball t-shirt
by Kate Oates
Thumbelina
cap-sleeved top
by Katya Frankel
long sleeves
Edmund
summer henley
by Susan Robicheau
Lucy
ruffled top
by Tabetha Hedrick
Fern
cropped pullover
by Lisa Limber
cardigans
Ginny
tie-front shrug
by Janine Le Cras
Jack
hooded sweater
by Lisa S. Rowe
Artemis
zip-up jacket
by Anne Lecrivain
Satsuki
yukata robe
by Sarah Barbour
Beezus
cropped lace jacket
by Katherine Vaughan
Natka
openwork cardigan
by Faina Goberstein
Ronia
short-sleeved cardigan
by Linda Wilgus
special knitting
techniques
knitting
abbreviations
contributing
designers
yarn sources
index
about the author
introduction
Knitting for kids is no easy feat. Add warm weather to the mix and you’ve really got yourself a challenge!
Kids want knits that aren’t too babyish, but aren’t miniature versions of adult designs either. They want clothes that are comfortable and easy to wear. Kids need to run and jump and play without fussing with their clothes. But they still want things that suit their own personal style, whether they are a girly girl or a hundred percent boy. But, compared to other age groups, there aren’t many patterns specifically geared toward school-age kids. And if you’ve got to throw out the bulky pullovers, wooly hats, and mittens, your choices are even more limited!
smart design choices
I’ve sought out contributions from over twenty designers in order to bring together this collection of clothes and accessories for children between the ages of 2 and 12. I challenged them to come up with interesting, contemporary knits that are truly appropriate for kids in warmer climates. Since warm weather demands next-to-skin wear, I wanted easy pieces that can be layered and yarns that are light and cool. Cotton and cotton blends are obvious choices, but linen, hemp, bamboo, some great man-made blends, and even wool found their way into this book. The great news is that all the yarns used in this book are machine washable, so they can stand up to the demands of active kids and busy families. Looser gauges, lacy openwork, flowing shapes, and shortened sleeve lengths on cardigans and pullovers are some of the techniques that designers employed to create garments that will keep kids cool. These designs pay careful attention to straps and necklines so that kids stay covered even when they are on the go and so they won’t constantly tug at their clothes. Fun accessories will make your child ready for any adventure.
Although this collection of knits is specifically designed for sunny days and warmer climates, it contains much more than summer clothes! For a climate like Southern California’s, this book comprises a year-round wardrobe for a child. In places with genuine seasons, these designs will still see plenty of use. Children can wear these garments on their own in summertime or with a tee or turtleneck in cooler weather since most of the pieces are suitable for layering. And because these knits aren’t bulky and the yarns aren’t scratchy, you won’t have to struggle getting your child to wear a coat on top.
how to use this book
The patterns in this book are sized to fit kids sizes 2–12. Because people come in all shapes and sizes, your child’s a