Praise for Timeless Knits for Kids
de Longpré has a wonderful sensibility that's hard to describe. The garments here (for
boys and girls both) are simple, elegant, but comfortable. They look as if they were for
sale in some posh kids' store, but far from intimidating, they invite. Gorgeous
silhouettes, easy styling-- there's nothing complicated here, just confident, high-class
kidwear. Our own kids (girl and boy, 14 and 11 respectively) highly approve of this book
because to their eyes there's nothing 'babyish'. --Julia Grunau, Patternfish.com
Do you dream of knitting sweaters that youngsters will love so much they'll wear them to
shreds? Here are the instructions you need, authored by a master knitter, serene teacher,
and devoted grandma. Open the book and have a look at the kids inside -- wrapped in the
security of knitted love, playing with wild abandon. --Cat Bordhi, Passing Paws Press
Filled with charming children's sweaters and vests, this book offers a wide range of
sizes for both boys and girls. It also lovingly features Chris's grandchildren and home
state (Michigan) with illustrious photography. This book is sure to be an American classic
in the years to come. --Pardis Amirshahi, Living Crafts magazine
The author's poem about being a mother and grandmother on the opening page sets the tone
for this book: ...You will watch them grow, The mother and the child. You, the lucky
grandmother, get to experience Love squared. This is a book filled with creative ways to
shower affection on...the age group most often overlooked in knitting books. Beginners
will appreciate the chapters on how to choose the right yarn (durable, not itchy) and get
a perfect fit (measure the child, don't skip the gauge swatch, modify the pattern as
needed). The patterns are classic and wearable, the kind of items that can be passed from
one child to the next. Cardigans, pullovers, and vests fill the pages. There are plenty
of garments geared for boys, though most are unisex, and only a few are decidedly
feminine. Willow, a girl's sweater, and Beachcomber, a boy's sweater, would be perfect
for grown-ups. Let's hope the author will take this hint and up-size some of these
designs. --Knit 'n Style magazine
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