Overview
Whether you call it spool knitting, Knitting Nancy or just "that knitting we used to do on an old spool," corking is a timeless, fun and easy craft for children. With simple instructions and clear illustrations, perfect for beginning readers, the book shows how to recycle toilet-tissue rolls and tin cans into corkers of various sizes. In no time, kids will be corking toys, making hair scrunchees and finger puppets, and decorating their clothes with little or no help from adults. Includes step-by-step instructions for more than a dozen one-of-a-kind crafts that kids will want to make and use or give as gifts.
Synopsis
Kids can learn this do-anywhere, make-anytime, no-mess craft!
Children's Literature
Many years ago, my grandfather got me started with a simple empty thread spool with four nails and a crochet hook to make a woven rope that then could be made into a rug, potholder, or something else. I never knew there was a name for this activity until this craft book arrived. I had been corking! Sadler has lots of ideas for making tube socks, mittens, stuffed animals, finger puppets, etc. and they are all accompanied with easy to follow instructions. She shows kids how to make corkers of varying sizes and how to tie off the corking so it won't unravel. Get some yarn and try it out. 1998 (orig.