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The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from: Knitting For DummiesKnitting Patterns For DummiesCrocheting For DummiesCrochet Patterns For DummiesGet started today and you'll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!

The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!

Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.

The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:

Knitting For Dummies Knitting Patterns For Dummies Crocheting For Dummies Crochet Patterns For Dummies

Get started today and you''ll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!

The patterns and instruction you need to start crocheting and kitting today!

Knitting and crocheting go hand-in-hand and are the most popular yarn crafts today. This one-stop guide to all things needles, hooks, and yarn will give you everything you need to know to get started knitting or crocheting.

The book covers absolute basics such as selecting yarn, casting on, and even how to hold the tools and yarn, to understanding stitches, checking gauge, and deciphering patterns. Hundreds of projects, from beginner to advanced, include complete, step-by-step instructions as well as detailed illustrations and photos, and instructional videos online. It includes content from:

Knitting For Dummies Knitting Patterns For Dummies Crocheting For Dummies Crochet Patterns For Dummies

Get started today and you''ll be knitting and crocheting like a champ in no time!

It's amazing how little young children know about strangers and how to stay safe. And much of what they do know is incorrect, or simply intended to scare them.Kids want and need to know what to DO in dangerous situations, but are usually only told to what NOT to do. (Don't talk to strangers; don't get in the car with strangers, etc.) Even the multitude of children's picture books about strangers (most aimed at the 8-12 year old age group) often fail to teach kids what they CAN do if they find themselves confronted with a stranger.Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers is different. It is a how-to book is for parents and caregivers of children ages 3-8. Using techniques developed over decades of teaching young children, author Kristi Porter takes into consideration the unique thinking, and learning styles of this younger age group, offering parents a new way to talk to their kids about strangers without scaring them.This easy to read, step by step guide gives parents age appropriate words and activities to use with even the youngest of children. Covering everything from who is a stranger, to when and how to fight back, Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers is a must read guide for today's parents.

Priceless Proverbs is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish it themselves.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her parents, and Priceless Proverbs was simply to be one chapter in each child's book.Now, the individual answers of the Happi Kamper Kids, as well as those of the children at Community United Methodist Preschool, and Power Play Childcare in N. Muskegon have been combined. Their diverse, candid, and often priceless answers may surprise you, or even make you laugh out loud, as you get a quick glimpse into the amazing and intricate minds of some of the most delightful and fascinating children around. Enjoy!

Intended for adults but family friendly, How to Tell When You're Really Old - Funny Happens When Kids Define Old Age, is the result of hundreds of interviews with children ages three to twelve, who were asked to explain how they could tell when someone was really old.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her parents, and How to Tell When You're Really Old was simply to be one chapter in each child's book.Now, the individual answers of the Happi Kamper Kids, as well as those of the children at Community United Methodist Preschool and the kids of Power Play Childcare have been combined. Their candid, uncensored, and often hilarious answers will not only make you rethink the aging process, but are sure to become instant favorites for readers of all ages.

Priceless Proverbs Book 2 continues where book one left off - with over one hundred additional kid quotes and illustrations. It is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were presented with the first half of a famous saying or proverb and then asked to finish it themselves.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her parents, and Priceless Proverbs was simply to be one chapter in each child's book.Now, the individual answers of the Happi Kamper Kids, as well as those of the children at Community United Methodist Preschool, and Power Play Childcare in N. Muskegon have been combined. Their diverse, candid, and uncensored answers may surprise you, or even make you laugh out loud, as you get a quick glimpse into the amazing and intricate minds of some of the most delightful and fascinating children around. Enjoy!

Babies Come From… Where?!? is the result of hundreds of interviews with young children ages three to twelve, who were simply asked "e;Where do you think babies come from?"e; and allowed to answer freely, giving as much or as little explanation as they saw fit.It began as part of a larger class project by teacher Kristi Porter and the children of Happi Kamper Child Care, located in North Muskegon, Michigan. Each child was to create an individual gift book for his or her parents, and Babies Come From… Where?!? was simply to be one chapter in each child's book.Now, the individual answers of the Happi Kamper Kids, as well as those of the children at Community United Methodist Preschool, and Power Play Childcare have been combined. Their diverse, candid, and uncensored answers may surprise you, or even make you laugh out loud, as you get a quick glimpse into the amazing and intricate minds of some of the most delightful and fascinating children around.

Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces. Select the supplies that are right for your projectsLearn how to read a knitting patternPractice working common stitches and creating different texturesMake gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wearNeed more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!

Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns

Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces.

Select the supplies that are right for your projects Learn how to read a knitting pattern Practice working common stitches and creating different textures Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear

Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!

Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns

Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces.

Select the supplies that are right for your projects Learn how to read a knitting pattern Practice working common stitches and creating different textures Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear

Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!

Knitting for Dogs, illustrated with full color, will enchant knitters of all levels and dog-owners who want bespoke clothes and accessories for their canines.In Knitting for Dogs, you''ll find more than twenty easy-to-follow designs here for every kind of dog, from sequined sweaters for your toy dog princess to a handsome sport coat with racing stripes for your L or XL big boy. But why stop there when you can knit a hat with Fair Isle trim or fingerless Aran gloves to match your pet''s jaunty sweater? And because accessories make the dog, there are patterns for everything from a cat-shaped squeaky toy to a walk-in-the-park shoulder bag for carrying keys, doggie treats, and the all-important plastic bags. With foolproof instructions on how to properly measure a dog so that the project comes out just right, Knitting for Dogs will provide hours of entertainment for you and turn even the average pooch into the envy of the dog-run set. So whether you''re a beginner or expert knitter, on the cutting edge of fashion or all about what''s practical, you''ll find something here to please both you and your canine companion.

**True Story**Short Story**Pedaling My Ass Off is a weight loss story... well, kinda. A short but funny story about an attempt to lose weight by bicycling. Anyone who has tried, & failed, to lose weight - especially by exercising - will appreciate this story. Perfect for a quick read.Includes bonus excerpt from the new How to Tell When You're Really Old - Funny Happens When Kids Define Old Age!Review: (via amazon.com) "e;Very nice short story that will resonate with many. Love the way it's told with wit and humor. A fun read. Five Stars."e; ~ Chris Stralyn

**Short Story**True Story**A note from the author: "e;This is a true story. Like many moments in life, this story is much funnier now than when it happened. Let me just say.... Martini's and weed whackers don't mix. I say this from personal experience, having witnessed the outcome of one such pairing. This is that story. :) "e;What happens when you mix Martini's and weed whackers? You get a very interesting, and true story that will leave you laughing, yet shaking your head at the brain numbing power of alcohol.Review: (via Amazon.com) "e;After reading this authors short story Sweet Revenge, I went looking for additional titles by her and found Martini's and Weed Whackers. I wasn't sure what to expect with a title like that, but it was a very good read. Short, funny, and something I will remember every time I use my own weed whacker!"e; ~ Steve Luytjes

**Short Story**True Story**Anyone that is married, or has a significant other will appreciate this true "e;revenge"e; story. Told with humor and pitch-perfect timing, Sweet Revenge is a laugh out loud story sure to be be retold again and again over the dinner table. Great for those moments when you need a quick smile. Includes a bonus excerpt from Babies Come From Where?!? Funny Happens When Kids Explain Pregnancy and Birth!Review:(via Amazon.com) "e;OMG FUNNY! This short story had me laughing out loud. Sweet Revenge is the perfect title for this story, as the author certainly gets her revenge in the end. Loved it!"e; ~ Steve Luytjes

**Short Story**True Story**Kids can take things so literally sometimes. Especially rules. In this short story one young girl tries hard to follow her mom's rules, but learns that some rules are better off broken.Every family has it's own unique set of "e;family rules"e;. You know...those 'special rules' that parents make up to deal with specific issues. In this story, one families "e;Saturday Rule"e; turns out to be a lesson they will never forget.Note from the author: "e;Like many moments in life, this true story is much funnier now than when it happened. Enjoy."e; :)

**Short Story**True Story**Kids often do things they know they shouldn't. And they all think they won't get caught. But this true story proves the adage - "e;It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, but sooner or later....you WILL get caught."e;This fun read begins with a young girl, and her budding career in parental note forgery. Thirty years later, it comes back to haunt her in the most amusing way -proving once and for all that what goes around, comes around! Perfect short read for those "e;waiting for the kids to get out of school/practice/dance/etc."e; moments! Includes a bonus excerpt from Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers.