1 - BACK-TO-SCHOOL CARDIGANS - KNIT
Knit in one piece with raglan sleeve shaping, these sweaters have minimal shaping. Customize them to school colors or completely eliminate the stripes for a nice, solid color cardigan. We've given you two neckline shapes for additional options!

Technique: Knit
Skill Level: Intermediate
Made in RED HEART® "Sport" in 912 Cherry Red CA and 846 Skipper Blue CB (v-neck version) and 12 Black CA and 912 Cherry Red CB (round-neck version).

2 - COLORFUL HATS & SCARVES
The instructions for these projects are very similar, but bold colors for boys and the addition of girly-girl cherries for girls makes a big difference in the look of the finished projects!

Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made in RED HEART® "Sport" in 922 Hot Pink CA, 1 White CB, and 652 Limeade CC for Girl's Set; 846 Skipper Blue CD and 652 Limeade CE for Boy's Set.

3 - JUGGLING BALLS
Whether your kids use these balls for creative kicking or juggling, they'll love the bright colors and patterns. The plastic stuffing pellets add just the right amount of weight for tossing.

Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made in Red Heart® "Sport" in 0922 Hot Pink CA, 0001 White CB, 0585 Purple CC and 0254 Pumpkin CD.

4 - BACK-TO-SCHOOL CARDIGANS - CROCHET
This crocheted cardigan in a lighter weight yarn is ideal for a child's sweater that can be worn with school uniforms. Leave out the stripes or include them as shown—the choice is yours!

Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Intermediate
Made in RED HEART® "Sport" in 652 Limeade CA and 1 White CB (version 1) and 1 White CA and 922 Hot Pink CB (version 2).

5 - AMIGURUMI
According to an online encyclopedia, amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small dolls with large heads and small extremities. Whatever their origin, we think they're too cute, and we love these well-designed examples of the craft.

Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made in Red Heart® "Sport" in 922 Hot Pink, 652 Limeade CA, 912 Cherry Red CB and CD, 254 Pumpkin CC and 12 Black CE.

6 - REGATTA STRIPES THROW
Bright, summery colors bring to mind sailing in the bay—what boy wouldn't love to have this throw for his room!

Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made in RED HEART® "Sport" in 1 White CA, 652 Limeade CB and 846 Skipper Blue CC.

7 - RUFFLES & LACE THROW
This colorful combination of colors is softened by the ruffly, lacy stitch pattern. Crochet this throw for your young diva, who will love to have it for her room!

Technique: Crochet
Skill Level: Easy
Made in RED HEART® "Sport" in 1 White CA, 922 Hot Pink CB and 652 Limeade CC.