Chock-full of how-to instructions for six timeless fiber crafts and hip, functional projects, this modern guide teaches today's tweens the fun and creative pleasure of knowing how to sew, knit, crochet, embroider, weave, and felt.

Introduction: Get Ready! Getting Started Solo or Social Helpful Resources1: Sew Getting Started How to Thread Your Needle How to Knot Your Thread How to Tie Off the Thread How to Sew a BackstitchProject: Beanbag That Is Also a Handwarmer How to Sew a WhipstitchProject: Felt Envelope How to Sew a Running Stitch How to Sew on a Button How to Sew a Buttonhole (or Blanket) StitchProject: T-Shirt Alchemy2: Embroider Getting Started How to Use an Embroidery Hoop How to Separate Your FlossProject: Mandala Sampler How to Sew Embroidery StitchesProject: Art Pillow How to Write with Thread How to Transfer Your DrawingProject: Scout Badge3: Felt Getting Started How to Get the Sweaters How to Felt the FabricProject: Arm Warmers Project: Cut-and-Sew Mittens Project: Monster Coin Pouch4: Knit Getting Started How to Wind Yarn into a Ball How to Make a Slip Knot How to Cast On How to Knit Rows How to Cast Off How to Weave in EndsProject: Phone Sweater How to Change Colors How to Knit an I-CordProject: I-Cord Jump Rope Project: Cord-Slung Backpack5: Crochet Getting Started How to Chain StitchProject: Beaded Chain Bracelet How to Single Crochet How to Change ColorsProject: Pencil Roll How to Increase Crochet Stitches How to Decrease Crochet StitchesProject: Hacked Sack6: Weave Getting Started How to Over and UnderProject: Woven Patch Project: Beaded Key Fob or Necklace How to Cut a T-Shirt into a Continuous StrandProject: Jar Jacket Glossary Additional Reading Acknowledgments Metric Conversion Chart Index