My almost 6 year old, homeschooled, kindergartner wants me to teach her how to knit.
ummmmmm????
Pretty sure I learned when she was a baby!
I mean, off and on as a child... but not 5!
Not sure where to begin.
I just did a bit of research and was reading that you should start with finger knitting. Remember the easy Christmas Garland I posted a long time ago? Probably not. It was a LONG time ago. You can find it here.
It really is easy and I will probably start her with that this week.
Has anyone else taught a young child to knit? Need suggestions here!
My 6 and 10 year old both wanted to learn to knit last year when I started knitting. I taught them how to fingerknit and they loved it! They wanted to finger-knit all the time. The 6 year old made all kinds of scarves for her Barbies and the 10 year old had yarn garlands everywhere. It got a little crazy so I went and bought them their own needles. I heard that the fatter ones are bigger for their little hands. My 6 year old didn't quite get it and she lost interest. My 10 year old made a scarf with a basic garter stitch and then lost interest. Their 7 year old friend asked me to teach him how to sew. He's really into it...watching youtube videos and so on... he was teaching me new techniques! Ha! I guess it depends on the kid. Here is a really great series I found on youtube that helped me learn and I think it's ideal for kids... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hv44QwQ-A&list=UU_yKXUyN5NIN_D1DGwyZw0A&index=17&feature=plcp
ReplyDeleteThere are about 12 videos in the series. If you find any more tips, please let us know!!! :)
I have tried to teach my 7 year a couple of time when she's asked me. But she doesn't sit still long enough to get the hang of it. ;)
ReplyDeleteGive her a try, you never know.
or you could try French Knitting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OUP0CkjBKs
We made the spool with a toilet roll and some lolly sticks. This worked well. She could do it easily and leave it after 2mins and come back to it later.
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI taught my daughter to knit (with needles) when she was 4. Sure it wasn't perfect, but it worked as a doll blanket! We used a rhyme I got from somewhere....
"In through the door, run 'round the back, out through the window and off jumps Jack!" Don't know how, but it helped my daughter. Good luck!