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Knitting and Crochet for Kids

It's just great to see children enjoying traditional needlecrafts like knitting and crochet again!

So on this page you'll find my latest selection of knitting and crochet kits for kids - to keep them busy and happy for many hours, whilst learning skills to last a lifetime!

There are plenty to choose from...I hope you'll love what you find!

If you just want Children's Knitting Needles, I have those too!

Happy stitching!

*** Knitting for Kids ***

Learn how to knit

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Knitting Kits

Let's have a look at some of the great knitting kits on this page.

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John Adams - Fun With Wool

JA17

£8.47
Free Delivery

'My First' introduction to wool crafts!

With this kit you'll learn how to do knitting and French knitting, weave woolly flowers using the flower loom and make fluffy pom poms with the reusable pom pom maker!

The full colour step by step instruction leaflet will show you how to knit a purse, French knit a glittery bracelet and make other items such as hair-bands, coiled mats, scarves for teddies or dolls and lots more!

From learning these basic skills, you'll have fun with wool for many years to come.

Pack contents:

8 Assorted yarns (including one glittery yarn)
French knitting bobbin
Flower loom
Plastic knitting needles
Plastic pom pom template
Round end tapestry needle
Simple illustrated instructions

Recommended for children aged 6+.

Colours, sizes and contents may sometimes vary from those shown.

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Twilleys - Children's 4mm Knitting Pins

TW13

£1.27
Per Pair

Teach children to knit with this pair of 4.00mm plastic knitting pins (UK size 8).

18cm length.

WARNING: NOT A TOY. These knitting needles have functional sharp points. Adult supervision required.

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Alex - Yarn Craft

AL19

£27.97
Free Delivery

Learn how to knit and crochet with this beautiful, traditional yarn basket for beginners!

Contains everything you need to knit a colourful hat with a pom-pom, a scarf with a fringe or a handbag! Then crochet flowers to accessorise them all!

Simple to follow instructions make it so easy.

Kit contains:

300 Yards of yarn in 6 bright colours (6 skeins - 50 yards / 46 metres each)
2 Wooden knitting needles
1 Plastic crochet hook
1 Plastic needle
Easy illustrated instructions

Recommended for children of 8 years and over.

Alex - Yarn Craft

NB: One basket supplied

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Alex - My Chunky & Funky Scarf

AL02

£14.97
Free Delivery

The perfect knitting kit for beginners!

Thick yarn and chunky wooden needles make knitting so fast and easy! You could knit a fabulous 48" scarf in just 2 hours!

And you can choose whether to knit one long scarf or a shorter scarf and a hat.

Contains:

Thick pink acrylic yarn
Chunky wooden knitting needles
Very easy instructions, including instructions for a matching hat

Recommended for children of 7 years and over.

Alex - My Chunky & Funky Scarf

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Alex - Knitwear Designer

AL14

£24.97
Free Delivery

Learn to knit and design a wardrobe for Molly Dolly who loves to dress up!

Molly Dolly is 30cm tall and with her in this kit comes everything you need to knit her a coat, skirt, dress, scarf, leg warmers and more - in fact enough yarn to make 12 different styles!

Kit contains:

Poseable Molly Dolly - 30cm (12") tall
6 Colours of yarn (17g (0.6oz) each)
Fringy yarn 8.5g (0.3oz)
Wooden knitting needles
Sewing needle
Ribbons, beads, buttons and sewing floss
Easy, full-colour instructions

Recommended for children of 8 years and over.

Alex - Knitwear Designer

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The Little Experience - Knit-It Elephant Kit

TLE01

£10.97
Free Delivery

Knit your own pink Elephant with this Knit-It Kit from The Little Experience!

With fluttery eyelashes and a pretty blue bow, elephant is always ready for a tea party! And she'll teach you how to knit with a beautiful purl stitch.

Kit contains everything you need to make 1 elephant - finished size 15cm (6") high x 9cm (3.5") wide:

1 Pair of knitting needles
Stuffing
Pink yarn - 100% acrylic
Felt eyelashes
Felt bow
Felt cheeks
Metal sewing needle
Pink sewing floss

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into an elephant swing!!

Recommended for children aged 6 to 12. An ideal kit for children who are learning to knit.

WARNING: Kit contains needles with functional sharp points. Use under adult supervision.

Images courtesy of
The Little Experience

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The Little Experience - Knit-It Mice Kit

TLE02

£10.97
Free Delivery

Knit a family of 3 cute little mice - Daddy, Mummy and Baby - with this Knit-It Kit from The Little Experience!

Kit contains everything you need to make 3 mice:

1 Pair of knitting needles
Stuffing
100% acrylic yarn in 3 colours
3 Hearts
6 Stars
Sewing needle

The finished sizes of the 3 mice are:

Daddy - 5cm (2") high x 11cm (4.3") long
Mummy - 4.5cm (1.8") high x 10cm (3.9") long
Baby - 4cm (1.6") high x 9cm (3.5") long

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into 2 cheese-shaped mouse houses!!

Recommended for children aged 8 to 12. An ideal kit for children who are learning to knit.

Winner of the Creative Child Magazine Creative Toy Awards 2007 Preferred Choice Award.

WARNING: Kit contains needles with functional sharp points. Use under adult supervision.

Images courtesy of
The Little Experience

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The Little Experience - Knit-It Sheep Kit

TLE03

Was ~~£10.97~~
Now £9.97
Free Delivery

Knit 2 fluffy friends in the shape of these warm and woolly sheep with this Knit-It Kit from The Little Experience!

Kit contains everything you need to make 2 sheep - a Mummy and her Baby:

1 Pair of knitting needles
Stuffing
100% acrylic yarn in brown and cream
2 Felt hearts for love
6 Stars for personality
Plastic sewing needle

The finished sizes of the 2 sheep are:

Mummy - 4.5cm (1.8") high x 12cm (4.7") long
Baby - 4cm (1.6") high x 9cm (3.5") long

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into a sheep pen!!

Recommended for children aged 8 to 12. An ideal kit for children who have previous skill and experience in knitting.

WARNING: Kit contains needles with functional sharp points. Use under adult supervision.

Images courtesy of
The Little Experience

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The Little Experience -
Knit-It Brown Monkey Kit

TLE13

£15.97
Free Delivery

Knit your own cheeky brown monkey and wrap him up warm in his own super-stylish scarf with this fantastic Knit-It Kit from The Little Experience!

Kit contains everything you need to make 1 long-limbed brown monkey with a multi-coloured scarf:

5 Colours of 100% acrylic yarn for the scarf
Large ball of brown 100% acrylic yarn
Small ball of cream 100% acrylic yarn
Pair of knitting needles
Stuffing
Plastic sewing needle
Stars for personality
Felt heart for love

Finished size 40cm (16") tall x 10cm (4") wide.

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into monkey's rocking chair!!

Recommended for children aged 8 to 12. An ideal kit for children who have a little previous skill and experience in knitting.

WARNING: Kit contains needles with functional sharp points. Use under adult supervision.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

Images courtesy of
The Little Experience

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The Little Experience -
Knit-It Blue Monkey Kit

TLE07

£15.97
Free Delivery

Knit your own cool and crazy blue Monkey with this fantastic Knit-It Kit from The Little Experience!

He's so mischievous, you'll want to make sure you've hidden the bananas!

Kit contains everything you need to make 1 long-limbed blue monkey wearing a multi-coloured bobble hat and scarf:

3 Colours of 100% acrylic yarn for the scarf and hat
Large ball of blue 100% acrylic yarn
Small ball of cream 100% acrylic yarn
Pair of knitting needles
Stuffing
Plastic sewing needle
Stars for personality
Felt heart for love

Finished size 40cm (16") tall x 10cm (4") wide.

PLUS the inside of the box recycles into monkey's rocking chair!!

Recommended for children aged 8 to 12. An ideal kit for children who have a little previous skill and experience in knitting.

WARNING: Kit contains needles with functional sharp points. Use under adult supervision.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

Images courtesy of
The Little Experience

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Twilleys - Knitting Fun - Rainbow Sprites

TW12

£7.97
Free Delivery

Knit these fun creatures to keep for yourself or to give to friends!

Kit contains:

Knitting yarn in assorted colours
Knitting needles
Sewing needle
Toy stuffing
Pipe cleaners
Safety eyes
Simple to follow knitting instructions

WARNING: THIS IS NOT A TOY. Adult supervision required. Not suitable for children under 6 years. Contains sharp points and small parts.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

Kit is supplied in a clear bag with carry handle.

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Twilleys - Knitting Fun -
Pretty in Pink Party Bag

TW10

£7.97
Free Delivery

Have fun knitting this fab bag to keep for yourself or to give to your best friend!

Kit contains:

Knitting yarn
Ribbon
Sewing needle
Simple to follow knitting instructions

NB: 6mm Knitting needles required - not included in the kit.

Approximate bag size: 20cm wide x 17cm height (excluding handles).

WARNING: THIS IS NOT A TOY. Adult supervision required. Not suitable for children under 6 years. Contains sharp points and small parts.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

Kit is supplied in a clear bag with carry handle.

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Alex - Granny Squares - NEW!

AL23

£24.97
Free Delivery

The perfect crochet kit for beginners!

Easy-to-follow instructions make learning to crochet these colourful granny squares fun and fast!

Then simply stitch your squares together to make a fabulous hat and a scarf! It's easy!

Kit contains:

250 Yards of yarn in 6 bright colours
Crochet hook
Plastic needle
Easy instructions

Supplied in a bright, sturdy, reusable case measuring approximately 25cm (10") wide x 18cm (7") high x 8cm (3.25") deep.

Recommended for children of 8 years and over.

NB: One Case Supplied

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Alex - Flower Crochet Jewellery

AL20

£17.97
Free Delivery

A bright tropical-coloured printed case full of everything you need to crochet colourful flowers and turn them into tons of awesome floral jewellery and accessories! Make necklaces, bracelets and more - it's so easy!

Kit contains:

300 Yards (274m) of yarn in 6 tropical colours
Crochet hook
Plastic beads
Silk flowers
Buttons
Beading needle
Yarn needle
Easy instructions

Case measures approximately 23cm (9") wide x 16cm (6") high x 7.5cm (3") deep.

Recommended for children of 8 years and over.

Alex - Flower Crochet Jewellery

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Twilleys - Crochet Fun - Daisy Chain Crochet

TW11

£7.97
Free Delivery

Crochet this cool set - an Mp3 cover, a bangle and a purse - to keep for yourself or to give to friends!

Kit contains:

Pink and white yarn
Crochet hook
Needle
Beads
Velcro
Simple to follow crochet instructions

WARNING: THIS IS NOT A TOY. Adult supervision required. Not suitable for children under 6 years. Contains sharp points and small parts.

Colours and contents may vary from those shown.

Kit is supplied in a clear bag with carry handle.

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Alex - Happily Ever Crafter

AL13

£43.97
Free Delivery

The best crafter's kit you'll ever own!

Learn the essentials of crocheting, embroidering and sewing in one awesome kit! Comes with everything you need to make 9 separate projects - a stuffed dog, coin purse, felt brooch, embroidered bandana, wall hanging, sewing pouch, hair ribbon, bracelets and a scarf - plus materials to use your new skills on your own. WOW!

Kit contains:

Bandana
Embroidery hoop and crochet hook
24 Colours of floss and 6 Colours of yarn
Scissors, straight pins, needles and threader
Thimble and pin cushion
Stuffing, buttons, ribbons and ric rac
Pre-cut felt shapes and letters
Felt butterflies
Pom poms, sequins and beads
Brooch pin
Practice cloth
Easy instructions

Packed in a sturdy, printed storage case with lid.

Recommended for children of 8 years and over.

WARNING: Contains needles, pins and scissors with functional sharp points and edges.

Alex - Happily Ever Crafter

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