Do you have a Magic Closet?

I learned to keep a magic closet from my mother. She was a master at entertaining young minds and keeping small hands busy, especially on those days when the weather prevented us from going outside to play or when we were recuperating from an illness. Rainy days could easily have spelled trouble for a Mom with a house full of bored kids all looking for something new to do. Mom's Magic Closet was always stocked with boxes of crayons, colored paper, yarn, glue, scissors, buttons, fabric, thread, old magazines, and spiral notebooks along with any craft supplies she could get her hands on. She taught us to make rag rugs with strips of cloth, how to crochet, knit, and sew. We made colorful scrap books out of magazine clippings, post cards, greeting cards, and tags. I learned to create 3-D art by using bits of odds and ends, this and that, and glue and tape! The Magic Closet was reserved for special occasions only so that the things contained within were the most coveted in the house! I carried on the tradition  of the magic closet when my kids were young, adding a few extra items to the basic craft supply stash like coloring books, art kits, and craft kits . Learning a new craft or enjoying an old one is the best way to chase away rain clouds and foster creativity! In this age of electronics, it might be fun to hold a once a week craft day with your children or grandchildren. It would be easy to do with a well stocked Magic Closet!

Here are some favorite Craft Kits for Kids that would be a great addition to anyone's Magic Closet:

Loop N Loom PotholderKit

The Loop N Loom Kit is a traditional weaving activity kit for kids to create colorful potholders, coasters, purses, and more! Kit includes one 7.5" x 7.5" loom, 180 loops in 9 colors, yarn, crochet hook, large needle & easy instructions. Enough loops to make 5 pot holders! 


This is an easy craft kit for kids to learn to weave using a loom. 
We also carry packages of extra loops! Kids of all ages can enjoy hours of creative play and make beautiful and useful gifts for friends and family!

The Fancy Friendship Bracelets Kit is a Klutz jewelry making kit for kids and teens.

Fancy Friendship Bracelet Kit by Klutz

 Learn how to make charmed & beaded friendship bracelets! Kit includes a full-color instruction book, 5 colors of cord, over 200 assorted beads, and 6 charms. The 60-page bracelet making book includes detailed diagrams and super-simple instructions for making 10 different fancy friendship bracelets. Kids will have fun creating a variety of friendship bracelets to wear and share! Ages 8 & above.


The Stencil Art Kit from Klutz 

Stencil Art Kit by Klutz

The Stencil Art Kit from Klutz is an easy art kit for kids to create endless amazing art. 
Kit includes a full-color instruction book, 8-color pigment ink pad, 8 foam-tip dabbers, 1 black felt-tip pen, 4 stencil sheets with 72 different shapes, and a handy storage box. The 48-page book includes easy to understand instructions, tips & techniques, plus plenty of art inspiration. Kid-themed stencil shapes & cool background designs make it fun for kids to create their own colorful works of art right inside the book! Ages 8 & above.

Faber-Castell Complete Manga Drawing Kit

 Do you have a budding artist who loves Manga?  This learn-to-draw kit from Faber Castell will have them creating Manga Super Heros in no time! This  complete drawing kit comes with a 28-Page illustrated manga instruction booklet, manga sketchpad, manga stencil, manga mannequin, black PITT artist brush pen, grey PITT artist brush pen, superfine black PITT artist pen, Faber-Castell graphite HB pencil, pencil sharpener, and eraser. All PITT artist pens are acid free, archival, and waterproof.
You'll have all the tools, supplies, and instruction you need to learn how to draw manga characters and backgrounds. Soon you'll be creating your own manga scenarios! Recommended for adults & teens. Faber-Castell is one of the world's leading manufacturers of quality art supplies.

Granny Squares Crochet Activity Kit 

Another traditional craft with a modern twist that never goes out of style are  Crochet Granny Squares!
The Granny Squares Crochet Activity Kit from ALEX includes easy-to-follow instructions to make learning to crochet fast and fun. Kids will make these colorful crocheted squares just like Grandma. Then, they'll learn how to bring them together to make cool, fashionable accessories. Learn to make scarfs, blankets, headbands and so much more and it's fast, easy, and fun! The convenient carrying case comes complete with crochet hook, plastic needle, colorful yarn, and easy instructions.

Let's keep the magic alive!

Awesome Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens

You'll find an awesome new selection of Jewelry Making Kits for Kids & Teens in the store.  Klutz craft kits include quality jewelry making instructions, lots of project inspiration, and plenty of supplies for making sparkly rings, pretty necklaces, and beautiful bracelets.

Kids love spending time being creative.  These kits make it easy by bringing together everything they need to get started right away.

You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section!

The Brilliant Bead Rings Kit includes a detailed project book, reclosable bead tray, and beading wire.  The 58-page book includes clear step-by-step instructions for making beautiful beaded rings.

This kit includes a colorful assortment of beads, including seed beads, bugle beads, blossom beads, and jewel beads.  Plenty of supplies for kids to make a variety of bead rings to wear & share!

The Dot Jewelry Kit is a super fun kit for kids to make pretty paper bracelets & necklaces.  Kit includes a 56-page project book, pre-cut paper shapes, clear nylon cord, glue, sequins, custom dot tool, work surfaces, sliding cord holder, and dot-by-number templates.

This kit is filled with over 1600 pre-cut dots & other paper shapes. Kids will learn how to mix & match the paper patterns, colors, and shapes into a variety of creative jewelry pieces!

The Ribbon Bangles Kit makes it easy for kids to create beautiful wrapped bracelets at home.  Kit includes a 52-page project book, 5 bracelet forms, 54 feet of ribbon in 9 colors, and glue.

The project book includes step-by-step instructions for transforming simple bracelets into colorful chic bangles.  This is fun craft project for friends to get together and have a bracelet making party!

Visit the Klutz Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of awesome Klutz craft kits for kids & teens. With Klutz, you know you're getting the best craft kits for your kids.

Weekend Kits offers Creative Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories, including quilting, sewing, jewelry making, embroidery, knitting & more!  Stop by today and be ready to create something new on your next Weekend at Home.

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Klutz Kits for Crafty Kids & Teens

Looking for creative outlets for kids & teens?  Here are three popular Klutz Kits for Crafty Kids & Teens you won't want to miss. Filled with everything kids need to start learning & creating, Klutz craft kits are perfect for weekend & summer craft time.  You'll find them in the Klutz Craft Kits section of the store!

The Klutz Paper Beads Kit is a fun jewelry making kit for kids & teens to learn how to make beautiful beads from strips of paper.

The paper beads book makes it easy with step-by-step instructions & diagrams showing how to make your own colorful paper beads.

Kit includes the paper beads book, precut paper strips, bead winding tool, glass accent beads, stretchy cord, bead glaze, bead drying pedestal & toothpicks.

After making your paper beads, you'll turn them into fun pieces of jewelry wear & share!

The Klutz Paper Fashions Kit is a creative craft kit for kids & teens to design and create their own paper fashion outfits & accessories.

Kit includes the paper fashions book, patterned & solid papers, easy-to-use outfit stencils, beads & gems, sequins, ribbon & trim, glue, and teeny tiny hangers.

The 60-page paper fashions book provides clear instructions, detailed diagrams, and plenty of inspiration for making and embellishing your own paper fashion styles!

A good pair of precision craft scissors is recommended for cutting out your paper fashions.

The My Fabulous Look Book & Kit is a creative fashion drawing kit for kids & teens to create their own fashion portfolio album.

Kit includes fashion drawing book with complete instructions, art-starter drawing pages, color pencils, sparkly stickers, and a portfolio of framed album pages.

The drawing pages have lightly printed outlines of faces, figures, and fashion for you to build on to create your own unique styles.

Learn to draw fashion, makeup, hairstyles, and accessories.  Add your most fabulous finished looks to your look book portfolio!

Visit the Klutz Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of quality Klutz craft activity kits.

Weekend Kits offers a unique collection of Creative Art & Craft Kits for beginners and experienced crafters.  Crafting is a great outlet for kid, teens, and adults to express their creativity.

There's no right way or wrong way to be creative – there's only YOUR way!  Take a chance and learn something new.  Stop by today and be ready to get creative on next Weekend at Home.

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Super-Fun Craft Kits for Kids & Teens!

We have a new selection of Klutz Craft Kits in the store!  These super-fun craft kits are perfect for kids & teens looking for creative ways to spend free time.  I'm a big fan of the Klutz brand craft kits for kids and beginners of all ages.  They include well-written instruction books and the supplies you need to get started.

I'm  always impressed by the clarity and thoroughness of the Klutz book instructions, which to me is one of the most important aspects of any craft kit.  The books are done in full color with beautiful illustrations and photos throughout.  Step-by-step procedures and diagrams make it easy to learn new creative skills with confidence!

You'll find them all in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store.

The new Fancy Friendship Bracelets Kit is a fun jewelry kit for kids & teens with instructions for making 10 unique fancy bracelet designs.

Kit includes a 60-page instruction book, 6 pretty charms, 40 yards of colorful cord, and more than 200 sparkling beads.  Everything you need to start making charmed & beaded friendship bracelets!

Bracelet making is a fun craft activity for friends to do together. Kids will enjoy spending creative time making fancy friendship bracelets they can wear and share with best friends & family.

The Scoubidou Lanyard & Lacing Kit is an amazing craft kit for kids & teens to make a variety of creative craft projects, including bracelets, key chains, lanyards, ponytail holders, and more.

Kit includes a 52-page book of lanyard & lacing, Scoubidou cord in 6 bright colors, assorted beads, lanyard clips, and key rings.  Filled with enough supplies to make every project in the book!

The Scoubidou cord is easy & fun to work with and it comes in three finishes: glitter, glow-in-the-dark, and pearl.  The book provides super-clear instructions with beautiful color graphics & photos.

The Watercolor Painting Kit for the Artistically Undiscovered is a wonderful art for kids & teens to learn how to paint with watercolors.  Adult beginners will love this too!

Kit includes a 72-page watercolor painting book, artist-quality watercolors, and a paintbrush.  A great feature of this kit is that there are 48 pages of actual watercolor paper throughout the book with space for you to practice your new painting skills.

Creative illustrations, helpful examples, and encouraging words help beginners gain confidence in their unique artistic abilities.  Discover your inner artist as you learn basic watercolor painting techniques!

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of Klutz craft kits for beginners of all ages.

Weekend Kits specializes in modern Art & Craft Kits for kids, teens, and adults. Our goal is to help make crafting convenient, easy, and most of all FUN for all skill levels!  Stop by today & be ready to learn a new creative skill on your next Weekend at Home.

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Creative & Crafty Gift Giving Ideas for Kids!

Kid's Craft Kits are perfect for holiday & birthday gift giving.  Craft activity kits include all the materials & instructions kids need to learn a new craft and create something new!

See our complete selection of creative craft kits designed specially for kids in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store.  Here are a few of our newest arrivals, here just in time for the holidays!

The Stencil Art Kit from Klutz includes a full-color instruction book, 8-color pigment ink pad, 8 foam-tip dabbers, 1 black felt-tip pen, and 4 pull-out stencil pages.

This kit includes with a generous variety of stencil shapes in themes that kids will love!  The 54-page book includes clear instructions that make the process of creating stencil art easy & fun for kids.

A very nice feature of this kit is that the book contains plenty of pages specifically designed for kids to fill in with their own stencil art!  This is an awesome art kit for kids ages 8 & above.

The Klutz Origami Kit is yet another amazing craft kit from Klutz. The quality of instructions is what really sets Klutz kits apart from others and the 85-page full-color Origami book is no exception.

Detailed step-by-step diagrams take the confusion out of learning how to create 10 origami classics.

This kit also includes 80 sheets of origami paper inside a handy origami-style storage box right on the front cover of the book.

Kids ages 9 & above will have fun learning to make these origami favorites, including a hopping frog, parrot, airplane, star box, and secret letter.

The Ornament Kid's Kraft-It Kit from Karen Foster is a creative holiday craft kit for kids to make a festive 3D decoration.

Kit includes 2 heavy-weight chipboard shapes and plenty of stickers for decorating! The colored shapes interlock together to form a 3D Ornament centerpiece.

Kids apply the stickers and create their very own holiday decoration!

This is an easy craft kit for grandparents to have on hand for when the the grandkids come to visit this holiday season.  It's also a fun make-and-take craft kit for a kid's holiday party.

Visit the the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of craft kits for kids, including kid's sewing kits, knitting kits, weaving kits, jewelry kits, and more.

Let Weekend Kits be your one-stop shop for crafty holiday gift giving. You'll find a full selection of craft kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Stop by today and be ready for a craft-filled Weekend at Home with family & friends!

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Card Making Kits! Create Your Own Greeting Cards

We have a new selection of DIY Card Making Kits you won't want to miss!  It's easy to create your own handmade greeting cards with the beautifully coordinated papers, envelopes, and embellishments included in these creative paper craft kits.

You'll find them in the Card Making Kits section of the store!

The Heartfelt Card Making Kit from TPC Studio contains all the paper craft materials you need to make 8 unique greeting cards.

Kit includes 8 folded cardstock cards, 8 envelopes, 8 envelope liners, 2 cardstock punch-out sheets, 1 chipboard sticker sheet, 1 rub-on sheet with jewels, and easy card making instructions.

Create your own card designs or follow the pre-designed card layouts provided with the kit.  The variety of sentiments makes it easy to create everyday greeting cards for family & friends!

The Jezebel Gypsy Card Making Kit is also from TPC studio's new line of easy-to-construct card craft kits.  It includes all the necessary pieces to make 8 designer greeting cards for everyday occasions.

You'll need to have a paper craft adhesive on hand when making your cards.  Typical scrapbooking adhesives work very well for card making applications. Glue dots, glue sticks, double-sided tape, and tape runners are all good options.

Card making is a creative paper craft activity for families to do together.  An ideal rainy day craft project.  You'll have fun as you spend time crafting & creating together!

Learn how to create your own paper-craft cards with the Flowers Card Making Kit from Klutz.

This kit includes a 27-page book with step-by-step card making instructions for beginners, 8 cards & envelopes, paper cut-outs, mounting squares, dimensional foam tape, glitter, glue, and wire.

You'll have everything you need to create 8 unique cards with pretty flower embellishments.  Klutz kits are always so nicely packaged with everything neatly enclosed.  A crafty gift giving idea for preteens & teens!

The time that you spend creating a custom handmade card for someone makes it that much more meaningful to give and to receive.  Card making kits make it easy by bringing together all of the elements you need to create your own beautiful cards.

Visit the Card Making Kits section to see our complete selection of card making kits for beginners and experienced crafters.  We're going to be adding more kits to this section soon, so be sure to check back again for new product arrivals.

Handmade crafts are perfect for holiday gift giving.  Explore a variety of Creative Craft Kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to create something handmade on your next Weekend at Home!

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Creative Klutz Craft Kits - Great for Beginners!

Klutz Craft Activity Kits are the perfect choice for beginners. All of the Klutz craft kits include a quality how-to instruction book and the craft supplies you need to make a variety of creative projects.

Klutz kits make it easy to learn a new craft and create something new! Our newest selection of these Creative Craft Kits will help kids & teens get started crafting with confidence. You'll find them in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store!

The Friendship Bracelets Kit is a complete jewelry making kit with everything you need to start making a variety of colorful friendship bracelets!

Klutz craft books provide amazingly-clear step-by-step instructions & diagrams and the Friendship Bracelets how-to book is no exception.

This kit includes a 60-page color instruction book that teaches the basic knotting techniques and provides detailed tutorials for making 10 different bracelet patterns.

The zippered pouch on the front holds 10 colors of embroidery floss, a small package of beads, and the Klutz clip.  You'll use the clip to hold your bracelet steady while you're working on it.  The right side of the book extends out and doubles as a clipboard.  Convenient for crafting on the go!

The Hemp Bracelets Kit includes 150 feet of natural fiber hemp, a nice assortment of beads, and a 34-page instruction book.

Beautiful color photos are shown throughout the book.  Detailed illustrations show the knotting techniques used to make 10 different styles of hemp bracelets.

You'll also learn how to add beads to your hemp bracelets.  Kids will have fun learning how to make these casual & sporty bracelets to wear everyday!

The Klutz Quilting Kit includes instructions & supplies for making a variety of creative patchwork quilt projects.  This is a complete quilt kit for beginners.

Kit includes a 63-page beginner quilting book, 100% cotton fabric, quilt batting, pressing tool, design cards, thread, needles, pins, and seam allowance templates.

Detailed instructions guide you step-by-step through the quilting process.  The kit includes material for making your first quilt projects. Learn how to quilt a patchwork pillow, shoulder bag, wall hanging, and more!

Klutz kits are always beautifully packaged, making them the perfect gift to give for birthdays & holidays.

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of creative craft kits for kids.  Klutz activity kits make learning a new craft easy & fun!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Craft Kits & Supplies for kids, teens, and adults.  Stop by today and get ready to learn a new craft on your next Weekend at Home!

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Jewelry Making Kits for Teens & Tweens

We're expanding our selection of jewelry making kits for teens & tweens.  Exciting new jewelry kits with up-to-date colors & styles designed to engage older kids in the craft of jewelry making.  Teens & tweens will have fun as they learn to create jewelry that appeals to their own personal sense of fashion.  You'll find them in the Jewelry Making Kits section of the store!

Jewelry Making for Teens

The Shrink Art Jewelry Kit is a fun jewelry making kit from Klutz.  Recommended for ages 12 & up, I gave this kit to my 12-year old daughter to try out and she loved it!  She had a great time creating jewelry pieces that fit her unique "sporty girl" style.

Kit includes a 62-page shrink art jewelry book, shrinky dinks plastic, hundreds of designs to trace, beads, cord, jewelry findings, and more!  The book provides step-by-step instructions & detailed diagrams for creating one-of-a-kind rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

You'll learn the simple steps involved in making shrink art jewelry, including how to trace a design on the shrink plastic, decorate it, cut it out, and shrink it in the oven.  Then, you'll use the supplies in the kit to assemble your shrink art into jewelry pieces.  This is a great jewelry craft kit for teens & adults!

The Bead Loom Bracelets Kit from Klutz will show you how to create beautiful beaded bracelets at home.  Kit includes a 59-page bead loom bracelets book, fold-out bead loom, jewel-tone beads, design sketch paper, beading needles, and floss.

The instruction book is full of beautiful color photographs & detailed diagrams for making boutique-quality bracelets.

This kit comes with a generous supply of seed beads, medium beads, bugle beads, and closure beads.  Enough to make all 7 bracelets shown in the book!  This kit is also recommended for ages 12 & up.

Jewelry Making for Tweens

The Style Me Up! jewelry kits use colors and styles that tweens will love!  These kits are recommended for ages 8 & up.

The Friendship Bracelets Kit includes a double-sided pattern wheel, cotton thread, beads, beading mat, and instruction booklet.

There are 8 different colors of thread and variety of stylish beads included in the kit.  Tweens will learn how to use the pattern wheel to create up to 14 different styles of beaded friendship bracelets.

The Twistable Friendship Bracelets Kit includes 4 colors of wire, 8 colors of cotton thread, a variety of stylish beads, and instruction booklet.  They're friendship bracelets with a creative twist!

Making jewelry is a creative craft activity for kids to do on their own or as a group activity with family & friends.  Visit the Jewelry Making Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of jewelry making kits for teens and beginners of all ages.

The Weekend Kits craft store offers a unique selection of Creative Craft Kits & Supplies across a variety of Arts & Crafts categories.  Kits make it easy to try out a new craft or learn a new skill.  Stop by today and be ready for a crafty Weekend at Home!

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Baby Scrapbook Kits, Vintage Postcard Kits, & Creative Card Making Kit for Beginners!

You'll find a new selection of kits in the Scrapbook & Card Kits section of the store! Baby Scrapbook Kits from K&Company, Vintage Postcard Kits from Crafty Secrets, and a complete Card Making Kit for Beginners from Klutz!

Baby Scrapbook Kits

The Little House Baby Boy Scrapbook Kit is a 12" x 12" album kit from K&Co. This complete scrapbook kit includes all of the components you need to create a beautiful keepsake baby album.

The front cover of the album features a classic argyle pattern, small polka dots, and 2 window frame cut-outs for personalization.

10 top-loading page protectors are preloaded and ready for your completed scrapbook pages! The post-bound album makes it easy to add additional pages to your album.

This boxed scrapbook kit also contains the materials you need to create perfectly coordinated scrapbook pages, including designer papers and a generous assortment of embellishment stickers. The Little House Baby Girl Scrapbook Kit is also available in the store!

Vintage Postcard Kits

The Baby Girl Vintage Postcard Kit is a creative paper craft kit from Crafty Secrets. This vintage card making kit includes 1 custom Clear Art Stamp set, 6 large images, 12 smaller image embellishments, and 18 ivory chipboard pieces.

The stamp set includes 8 separate clear stamps (see image below). You'll need a clear stamp acrylic block and an ink pad to use these stamps. If you don't have these items, be sure to check back, we'll be carrying them very soon and you'll be able to easily add them to your order.

There are enough materials in this kit to make 6 vintage postcards or to create a variety of paper craft projects. Use to make decorative displays, ornaments, garlands, scrapbooks, and other creative keepsakes.

The Baby Boy Vintage Postcard Kit is also available in the store! The baby boy kit has it's own unique stamp set & images. Add a splash of color to your stamped images by using colorful dye inkpads or use colored marking pens to draw inside the stamped outlines. There really are no rules with these kits. The key is to use your imagination & have some fun!

There's also a Kitchen Mail Vintage Postcard Kit for you to create fun retro style mail art cards for family & friends. Or, use the materials to create a mini recipe scrapbook of your family's very best food dishes. Personalize with photos and other embellishments. Great for gift giving!

You'll need general paper craft supplies on hand to complete your scrapbook and card making projects. Basic Paper Craft Supplies, including adhesives & scissors, are readily available online or at your local craft supply store. It's important to purchase photo & archival safe products, specifically formulated to preserve your memories throughout the years.

Card Making Kit for Beginners

The Handmade Cards Book & Kit from Klutz is a complete card making kit for beginners. The 57-page card making book includes clear instructions for making a variety of card & envelope projects.

The beautiful color photographs, shown throughout the book, will inspire your creativity!

This kit also includes the materials you need to make all of the projects in the book. Includes 22 sheets of paper, a measuring grid, folding tool, and reusable card templates.

If you've been wanting to learn how to make your own greeting cards, then this is the perfect kit for you. You'll have everything you need to get started with confidence! Simple designs for beautiful cards. Nicely packaged for gift giving.

Visit the Scrapbook & Card Kits section to see our complete selection of scrapbook & card making kits for beginners and experienced paper crafters. Pre-coordinated kits make it convenient, easy, and fun to get started on your next creative craft project.

Weekend Kits will be adding all new kits across every craft category in 2010. Explore our completely unique collection of creative project kits and be ready to start crafting on your next Weekend at Home!

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Get Started Crocheting with Beginner Crochet Kits

You'll find a new selection of beginner crochet kits in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store. Even if you've never picked up a crochet hook before, you can get started crocheting with one of these easy crochet kits for beginners!

Beginner Crochet Kits

The Fiesta Scarf Crochet Kit is a Simply Scarves beginner crochet kit from Lion Brand. This all-in-one crochet kit includes everything you need to make a scarf, including a ball of yarn, crochet hook, chunky yarn needle, and step-by-step beginner crochet instructions.

The yarn, from Lion Brand's Jiffy Thick & Quick line, is a super bulky weight 100% acrylic yarn that works up quickly. The Rocky Mountains yarn color features rich tones of of red, sunrise gold, orange, cerise and turquoise.

This is an easy crochet kit for beginners to learn to crochet a scarf. Your finished scarf will be approx. 5-1/2" wide by 39-1/2" long. The scarf pattern and crochet hook included in the kit can be used again to make additional scarves - all you need is more yarn!

The Beginner Crochet Book & Kit is a quality crochet kit from Klutz, a well known & trusted brand name. Kit includes a beginner crochet book, double knit weight yarn, lightweight yarn, button, crochet hook, yarn needle, and stitch markers. The yarn colors are lovely shades of periwinkle and teal.

The beginner crochet book included with this kit is amazing! There are 86 pages of clear instructions and detailed illustrations, showing basic crochet techniques. You'll also find step-by-step tutorials for completing 6 creative crochet projects. Beautiful color photographs are shown throughout the book.

The reviews for this crochet book have been stellar, with reviewers commenting unanimously about the quality of instruction in this book. An ideal crochet kit for all ages to learn how to crochet!

The Beginner Crochet Kit from Boye includes the popular "I Taught Myself to Crochet" softcover book, a variety of crochet hooks, yarn needles, stitch marker rings, and yarn bobbins. All you need is a ball of worsted weight practice yarn to get started crocheting!

The book provides simple instructions and clear diagrams for teaching yourself how to crochet. You'll be guided through 11 crochet lessons, including instructions for learning the chain stitch, slip stitch, 4 basic crochet stitches, finishing techniques, and more. Includes a special section for left-handed crocheters.

After completing the crochet lessons, you'll be ready to start your first crochet project. A variety of easy crochet patterns are included in the book, including projects to crochet a set of coasters, an easy crochet bag, scarf, poncho, camisole, blanket, cell phone case, and more!

Learn to Crochet Resource

The Lion Brand website offers an excellent Learn to Crochet tutorial for beginners. You'll find both written and video instructions to help you get started. The written instructions can be easily downloaded and printed to have as a ready reference while learning to crochet.

Crocheting is a creative and relaxing needle craft activity. Visit the Knit & Crochet Kits section to see our complete selection of crochet kits for beginners.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of creative project kits across a variety of craft categories. Visit today and be ready to learn a new skill on your next Weekend at Home!

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Knitting for Beginners - Learn to Knit Starter Kits!

Knitting is a creative needleart craft that is as popular today as ever. If you have children interested in learning to knit, you won't want to miss these new product arrivals.

Everyone in the family can get started knitting! You'll find knitting kits for beginners of all ages in the Knit & Crochet Kits section of the store.

Knitting Kit for Kids

The Art Of Knitting 4 Kids Kit & DVD from Leisure Arts is a beginner knitting kit for kids. This is an excellent starter kit for introducing children to knitting. Kit includes a learn to knit DVD, knitting needles, and medium weight yarn.

The instructional DVD is a great way for kids to learn how to knit. They'll watch 3 instructors demonstrate basic knitting techniques. Learning via a how-to DVD is especially helpful for visual learners.

The DVD is designed to entertain kids while teaching them to knit. Kid's will be inspired as they watch a 7 year old teach the basic knitting stitches. Then, they'll get started on their first knitting project with an easy-to-knit ball & toy stitch-along. Learning new skills is a great confidence builder for children!

Knitting Kit for Teens

The Knitting Book & Kit from Klutz is a complete beginner knitting kit for preteens and teens to learn to knit. Kit includes everything you need to get started, including an instruction book, knitting needles, worsted weight yarn, crochet hook, yarn needle, and two pretty buttons that coordinate with the yarn.

Klutz books are known for their high quality standards and the Knitting book by Anne Akers Johnson is no exception. It's a 93-page knitting book designed to teach & inspire beginners.

Step-by-step instructions for six knitting projects are included. Teens will learn to knit a warm hat, skinny scarf, stylish purse, and more! Beautiful color images are included throughout the pages.

Knitting Kit for Adults

The I Taught Myself Knitting Kit from Boye is a beginner knitting kit for adults. Kit includes a softcover instruction book, two pairs of knitting needles, point protectors, knit tally, cable stitch needle, stitch holder, tapestry yarn needles, cabone rings, and knit gauge.

The I Taught Myself Knitting book uses simple instructions and clear diagrams to teach the basic knitting stitches. A special left-handed knitting section is included.

A variety of easy knitting patterns are included. All you need is some yarn and you'll be ready to get started knitting!

Visit the Knit & Crochet Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of knitting kits for beginners.

Winter is the perfect time to learn to knit and kits make it easy to get started right away. Stop by Weekend Kits today and be ready to start knitting on your next Weekend at Home!

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Creative Kid's Craft Kits at Weekend Kits!

Kids and creativity go hand in hand. Craft kits make it easy for kids to spend their time being creative. You'll find a variety of craft kits for kids to explore at Weekend Kits.

Knit & Crochet

My daughter learned to knit using the Yarn Craft Activity Kit from Alex. It's a great beginner's kit with everything a child needs to get started knitting right away. This kit includes knitting needles, a crochet hook, yarn needle, and instructions - all contained in a convenient wicker style carrying case.

I've included a snapshot of Kelly's first knitting project using this kit - an adorable yellow scarf with orange tassels. She really enjoyed creating this scarf (which she affectionately dedicated to her favorite Webkinz Google) and was very proud of learning this new skill at 9 years of age! It was a rewarding experience for everyone.





There are several knit & crochet kits for kids in the store - make sure to see them all!

Sewing & Embroidery














You'll want to see the Klutz Simple Sewing Kit and the Klutz Simple Embriodery Kit. These kits teach the basics of how to sew and embroider with clear instructions and diagrams that help guide kids through each project. Basic materials and supplies get them started sewing and embroidering their first project right away. Klutz kits are quality kits that will provide lasting value. Learning new skills builds confidence!

Jewelry Making

Kids enjoy making their own jewelry to wear and kits from Alex make it easy and fun to create one of a kind bracelets & matching rings.

Having their friends join in turns this activity into a fun jewelry making party they can all enjoy together!



Cuddly Pom Animals



Cuddly Pom Kits are so easy - all you need is some glue and scissors on hand and your kids can create their favorite pom animals!

You'll find all of these kits and more in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store. There's scrapbooking, rug hooking, and drawing & painting kits too! Watch your kids enjoy learning & creating something new on their next Weekend at Home.

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