Let’s learn how to finger knit with kids. So… my kids see me knitting and crocheting on a semi regular basis and are soooo keen to learn.
When we started, Red Ted was 6yrs old and Pip Squeak was 4yrs old. I think Red Ted was JUST old enough to learn how to knit, but Pip Squeak is still a little young for traditional knitting. So we wanted to give FINGER Knitting a go instead. Did you know that T-shirt yarn is a great finger knitting yarn too? Learn how to make T-shirt yarn in a continuous strand here.
So I thought we should start with how to finger knit first. Finger knitting is a great activity, as you can do it anywhere and any time. Take it with you on a long car journey or sit on the sofa on a lazy afternoon.
Make LONG things, or short things. Use up odds and ends of wool or make something brand new. What I also love about Finger Knitting for kids, is that it teaches them discipline, pattern recognition and following instructions.
It can only being great things for their right/ left brain development. So I was keen keen keen to get them going.
Finger Knitting Projects
We first had a go at Finger Knitting last Summer (6 months or so ago) and they both did quite well, but of course needed supervision with every step. Then a couple of weeks ago, Red Ted wanted another go. And with in minutes he got the hang of how to finger knit.
His little sister sat by patiently watching her big brother master finger knitting. Then a week later, SHE wanted another go. And you know what.. aged 4, she totally impresssed, as she suddenly got the hang of it. Yes, I still help her “cast on” her finger knitting and “cast off” her finger knitting.. but we have the crux of it. Fabulous.
