It's Child's Play....

This week I find myself needing to share the attributes of a magazine with you all. Again, not just a magazine, but one that you will put into a binder and keep for a lifetime. Creative Knitting Magazine has published a fantastic special addition, Child's Play and as it sounds it is all about the kiddies. According to the cover it will be on news-stands until April 29th. What a lovely addition to your own Easter basket.

Every design is made especially for toddlers to early teens - boys and girls. If you have a girl in the family that is wild for American Girl dolls, there are two designs that have matching patterns for the girls and their dolls. They have already been slated for a September birthday and a holiday gift for my niece and her doll. The boys are not left out in any way, at least half the magazine are items for boys, plus there are several toys for the wee ones.

I was thrilled to find this as I find it difficult to find patterns for children in the 2-4 age group. Lots of patterns above and below that age range, but few for the basic toddler+ set. Auntie Knitty Scribe is going to be very busy this summer. 

Some children hate out growing their favorite clothes, so with this issue you can make every size so that your special little one can grow-up with his favorite jumper or her favorite dress. If you want to make each size a little different, just knit them in different colors. Are you looking for quick and easy gifts for family and friends that are expecting their own little ones, I think you'll even find a few items in this magazine that will make cherished heirloom items. 

And remember it's just child's play.....

Knit on, Read on....
The Knitty Scribe

Tradition....

I do not usually recommend magazines, as I find that I love them all. Even the glossy ones with all the ads. I'm kind of addicted to the slippery pages and colorful pictures. I tend to find something to love about them all, so I don't recommend them as surely no one else has this same problem. They are asking for solid information and on this front I have a hard time being objective. However, I may have found something worth crowing about. Knitting Traditions - is a bi-monthly magazine from Piece Work, which is published by Interweave Press. Now, you will have noticed that I said this was a magazine and I suppose that it fits that description in that there are ads and glossy pictures, but it also so much more.

In the current issue that appears on new stands until mid-May, there is article after article about knitting from all over the world. I mean it is more like a knitting history book than a magazine. Not only will you learn about the people of the Dales in Yorkshire and how fathers, mothers, and children all knitted as a form of income, you'll get patterns as well. The patterns might be socks, mittens or lace and they are spectacular. Because there is a story along with the pattern, you feel like you're there with the very people in the story. It's an immense feeling!

Knitting Traditions is not just a magazine that you read, file a few pattern pages and forget about. It's a publication that envelopes you in the roots and history of our art form. It's a publication that you'll save in a pretty binder and bring out time and time again. It is like having your own knitting encyclopedia at your fingertips. It is a joy to read and it is fascinating to read the history of those knitters that came before us and to practice the skills that they themselves used.

So, I highly recommend that you pick-up a copy of this "magazine" and find yourself a quiet spot to sit with a cuppa and take a trip back in knitting time.

Knit on, Read on...
The Knitty Scribe.

T-Tiny Treats.....

Back during the holidays, I finally started knitting toys. I must say it's a bit addicting and so far Alan Dart is my supplier. Lately, I've been wanting to knit some little food items for a few children that are at the age of playing tea party. Well, yesterday while I was out running errands, I ran into the yarn store. Of course I ran into the yarn store, isn't that a mandatory stop on any shopping trip??? I thought so....

Well, I found a little book that not only has cakes and fruits and veggies, but it has these sweet little sushi and dim sum. The book is Yummi 'Gurumi, by: Christen Haden & Mariasosa Sala - published 2010.

 I'm still thinking that I might want to knit a plate of these little sushi and use them as table decor. I have a great teak wood plate that I've had for years and these little treats would look amazing on it and really spice up the kitchen table. This little book has really made my imagination start running away with itself.

So, if you want something new to knit for the afternoon tea party with your favorite little one, this book is a great way to introduce them to different foods and cultures. They are quick and easy to make and once again, a great way to use up the leftovers in the stash.

Wouldn't these be sweet little gifts to give at a birthday party or a wedding or baby shower???

If tea parties are not your little ones thing, what about a play date a pretend diner - with the famous BLT????


Knit on, Read on.....
The Knitty Scribe.