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Keep the Kids Busy!


Boye Assorted Loom Set $22.97
Series includes: 1 flower 12-peg loom, 1 large orange 36-peg round loom, 1 green 24-peg round loom,1 blue 26-peg long loom, 1 hook,1 needle, instructions.


  

Boye Long Loom Set  $22.97
This Boye Long Loom Set makes bags, baby blankets, scarves and more. Three easy ways to knit: flat, double and circular. Set includes 7 pieces:  4 looms, 1 hook, 1 needle and easy to follow instructions. Pegs are removable, or can be glued in place to make them permanent.  




Extra Loom Hook $1.97
It’s always good to have an extra around – hooks get lost, sat on, and you’ll need one if you’ve got more than one kid. This hook is designed for use with Boye knitting looms.  




Needle Felting Starter Kit $19.97

Everything needed to start needle felting. Kit comes with project instructions, 2 Blue Point Felting Needles, a reusable 6″X6″ foam pad and enough dyed wool to complete a project.  We also sell small packets of wool roving in an assortment of colours for $2.50 to $2.97 each. 




FELTastic Fun Needle Felting DIY Kit $15.97

Perfect as an ornament, bag charm, key charm, fashion accessory, door knob decor, baby mobile, rear-view mirror car charm & table centrepiece. Kit includes: felting needle, elastic cord, and wool roving in all colours necessary. All you need is a felting mat/dense sponge to work on and you’re set! Suggested for ages 8 and up. 



Clover Easy Pompom Makers

Using the Clover Pom Pom Maker and yarns, ribbons or fibers you can create a wide variety of decorative pompoms to embellish wearables, home decor items and accessories of all kinds. The ingenious Clover tool design produces perfect pompoms every time. Quick and easy, too!  Watch a video HERE to see how easy it is to use the Clover Pom-pom maker.

  • Extra Small, set of 2, 3/4″ + 1″: $7.97
  • Small, set of 2, 1 3/8″ + 1 5/8″: $8.97
  • Medium/Large, set of 2, 2-1/2″ + 3-3/8″: $9.97
  • Extra Large, 4 1/2″: $13.97




Lionbrand Bonbons $8.97

Set contains 8 mini-skeins, each a different colour. Great for pom-poms, friendship bracelets, trims, accessories, and all crafts. 



Alex Loop ‘N Loom Kit $24.97

Loom weaving is a great activity for kids who are too little or have not yet developed the dexterity to knit. Use a rainbow of colours to create bold designs that can be made into purses, headbands, belts, bracelets, pillows, pot-holders and more! Includes enough loops to make many projects. Ages 5 & up.  Bag of extra loops available for  $12.97. 


Alex Cool Spool Knitting Kit $14.97
Spool knitting is also a great predecessor to knitting which keeps kids busy and also helps them develop fine motor skills. Make bracelets, pins and other fabulous hair and fashion accessories with yarn. Kit includes yarn in 5 colors, a wooden French knitting tool, wooden buttons, and pony beads. For ages 5 and up.  



Bernat Softee Chunky  $3.97

Bernat Softee Chunky is an affordable yarn that is great for kids to knit with, cork, make pompoms, and use for just about any craft (except felting – it will not felt). Bulky weight, 8mm needles, 100% acrylic, machine wash and dry, 100g/100m. Made in Canada. Available in solid and multi-colours. 



Lionbrand Knitting Needles for Kids

These needles have been designed (with happy faces) and coloured (each needle is a different colour) to facilitate learning and use by children age 6 and up.  They are easy to handle, and just the right size for little hands. 
  • 10mm-10″:  $7.47
  • 6mm-7″:      $5.97



Lionbrand Jiffy Thick & Quick  $9.97
Brightly coloured, thick and easy to knit with, this yarn is a favourite for kids. We like to pair it with a set of 10mm Lionbrand Knitting Needles for Kids (see above). 100% acrylic, machine wash and dry, 140g/84 yards. 




Clover Wonder Knitter Spool Knitting Loom $11.97

A first class knitting knobby/french knitter. Top head spins separately so there is no need to turn the tool in your hand…just rotate with thumb as stitches are completed. Unique tool has a curved tip to help grab and loop yarns efficiently. Tool self-stores on shaft. Wonder knitter includes two heads: a three knob and a six knob. Have fun experimenting with a variety of yarns, fibers and wires for jewelry, crafts, trim and more.  


Clover French Knitter Bead Jewelery Maker $16.97

Make dazzling jewelry with beads and jewels by using nylon, yarns, and embroidery threads. It is fun and easy to use. It comes with three interchangeable heads for maximum style and options.  



Lion Brand Knitting Spool/French Knitter  $9.97
This charming lacquered wood spool knitter is a delightful and entertaining craft tool for children.  




Projects to Keep Little Hands Busy: Part 2, Felting Beads



Here’s a great tutorial on how to make felted beads! It’s easy for kids of any age, and a perfect activity for the cottage, birthday parties, and lazy summer days. 

All you’ll need is:
  • Wool Roving ($2.50 per packet)
  • a cup of hot water
  • dish soap
  • an old towel

If you want to keep the muchkins busy for a bit longer, you can get into dyeing roving yourself with Kool Aid. Just remember to buy the DIET Kool Aid!  You can also dye using Food Colouring (Wiltons makes great colours, $4 each in store), you’ll just need to add some white vinegar to the dye bath. 

You’ll need:
  • undyed wool roving ($9/100g)
  • Kool Aid (the kind WITH OUT sugar), OR food colouring (Wiltons $4) & white vinegar
  • rubber gloves
  • pot & stove, OR pyrex bowl & microwave, OR crockpot
  • paper towels 
As an aside, I keep a spray bottle of bleach heavily diluted with water on hand for the final clean-up, and be sure to cover your workspace with newspaper or paper towels. If you have a camping stove this is the perfect activity for the back yard!

As always, you can find us at Knitomatic.com!

Projects to Keep Little Hands Busy: Part 1


Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick ~ $20
Kids Knitting is the best knitting book I’ve ever come across for children. I know several kids who’ve actually taught themselves how to knit using this book, and also I use the instructions to teach adults. The projects are what makes this book indispensable. The patterns are fun things kids want to make, they are easy for kids to accomplish, and are written in a way that kids can understand and follow. Kids Knitting gets 5 Stars from me, which is why I put it in our Knit-O-Matic Kids Knitting Kits ($38)

The materials we suggest for Kids are:


As always, you can find us at Knitomatic.com!


Unbelievably Cute Baby (&Kid) Knits!

Sirdar also makes some unimaginably cute baby knits (actually, the pattern range from birth up to 7 years)!  Click on the links below the pictures to see the patterns inside. As always, you can find us at www.knitomatic.com.




Unbelieveably Cute Kids Knits!

Sirdar makes some Unbelieveably cute children`s patterns, which we thought you might enjoy! Patterns fit from size 2 to 13 years. Click on the links below the pictures to see the patterns inside.  As always, you can find us at www.knitomatic.com.