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old enough to learn?
My neice Jess (recipient of many hand knitted things from me and
crocheted things from her mama, the one who loves "made" things) was over last weekend. Mom and Dad watched her and her little brother while I went up town to study for my wastewater certification exam... when I got home Mom had my current project (a dusty blue baby blanket) in a plastic tote for safekeeping. She said "little ones kept playing with it." I put it in my knitting tote and went to the BF's house the next day. I pulled out the blanket and realized a little girl had tried very hard to knit the blanket-- she really only missed the step of pulling the yarn through the loop, but had several wraps around the needles and got the rest of the steps right. She didn't drop any stitches or anything. So I'm wondering if she's too young to teach knit or crochet (my sister can teach the latter--I still haven't figured it out) since she just turned 5 last week. She REALLY wants to try, but I don't want her to get discouraged if she can't do it "right" immediately. Would something like plastic canvas be more age-appropriate? BTW, I was 4-6 when Grandma first tried to teach me. I'm not positive exactly what age, but somewhere in there. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com |
old enough to learn?
Amanda, she is the PERFECT age!
JM2C, Hugs, Noreen -- change n e t to c o m to email/reply to me. "Amanda Tikkanen" wrote in message ups.com... My neice Jess (recipient of many hand knitted things from me and crocheted things from her mama, the one who loves "made" things) was over last weekend. Mom and Dad watched her and her little brother while I went up town to study for my wastewater certification exam... when I got home Mom had my current project (a dusty blue baby blanket) in a plastic tote for safekeeping. She said "little ones kept playing with it." I put it in my knitting tote and went to the BF's house the next day. I pulled out the blanket and realized a little girl had tried very hard to knit the blanket-- she really only missed the step of pulling the yarn through the loop, but had several wraps around the needles and got the rest of the steps right. She didn't drop any stitches or anything. So I'm wondering if she's too young to teach knit or crochet (my sister can teach the latter--I still haven't figured it out) since she just turned 5 last week. She REALLY wants to try, but I don't want her to get discouraged if she can't do it "right" immediately. Would something like plastic canvas be more age-appropriate? BTW, I was 4-6 when Grandma first tried to teach me. I'm not positive exactly what age, but somewhere in there. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com |
old enough to learn?
"Amanda Tikkanen" wrote in message ups.com... My neice Jess (recipient of many hand knitted things from me and crocheted things from her mama, the one who loves "made" things) was over last weekend. Mom and Dad watched her and her little brother while I went up town to study for my wastewater certification exam... when I got home Mom had my current project (a dusty blue baby blanket) in a plastic tote for safekeeping. She said "little ones kept playing with it." I put it in my knitting tote and went to the BF's house the next day. I pulled out the blanket and realized a little girl had tried very hard to knit the blanket-- she really only missed the step of pulling the yarn through the loop, but had several wraps around the needles and got the rest of the steps right. She didn't drop any stitches or anything. So I'm wondering if she's too young to teach knit or crochet (my sister can teach the latter--I still haven't figured it out) since she just turned 5 last week. She REALLY wants to try, but I don't want her to get discouraged if she can't do it "right" immediately. Would something like plastic canvas be more age-appropriate? BTW, I was 4-6 when Grandma first tried to teach me. I'm not positive exactly what age, but somewhere in there. My Grandma taught me when I was 4:) |
old enough to learn?
Kandace was 5 when she started. She did it in bits and pieces for a couple
of years, and now can knit (just knit stitch, not purl) quite evenly. I think that starting young, but with no pressure, makes it easier later. HTH Higs, Katherine Amanda Tikkanen wrote: My neice Jess (recipient of many hand knitted things from me and crocheted things from her mama, the one who loves "made" things) was over last weekend. Mom and Dad watched her and her little brother while I went up town to study for my wastewater certification exam... when I got home Mom had my current project (a dusty blue baby blanket) in a plastic tote for safekeeping. She said "little ones kept playing with it." I put it in my knitting tote and went to the BF's house the next day. I pulled out the blanket and realized a little girl had tried very hard to knit the blanket-- she really only missed the step of pulling the yarn through the loop, but had several wraps around the needles and got the rest of the steps right. She didn't drop any stitches or anything. So I'm wondering if she's too young to teach knit or crochet (my sister can teach the latter--I still haven't figured it out) since she just turned 5 last week. She REALLY wants to try, but I don't want her to get discouraged if she can't do it "right" immediately. Would something like plastic canvas be more age-appropriate? BTW, I was 4-6 when Grandma first tried to teach me. I'm not positive exactly what age, but somewhere in there. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com |
old enough to learn?
Amanda Tikkanen wrote: My neice Jess (recipient of many hand knitted things from me and crocheted things from her mama, the one who loves "made" things) was over last weekend. Mom and Dad watched her and her little brother while I went up town to study for my wastewater certification exam... when I got home Mom had my current project (a dusty blue baby blanket) in a plastic tote for safekeeping. She said "little ones kept playing with it." I put it in my knitting tote and went to the BF's house the next day. I pulled out the blanket and realized a little girl had tried very hard to knit the blanket-- she really only missed the step of pulling the yarn through the loop, but had several wraps around the needles and got the rest of the steps right. She didn't drop any stitches or anything. So I'm wondering if she's too young to teach knit or crochet (my sister can teach the latter--I still haven't figured it out) since she just turned 5 last week. She REALLY wants to try, but I don't want her to get discouraged if she can't do it "right" immediately. Would something like plastic canvas be more age-appropriate? BTW, I was 4-6 when Grandma first tried to teach me. I'm not positive exactly what age, but somewhere in there. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com Hi Amanda If she's showing that much interest, I'd teach her how, and quick! My 7yo DD can *almost* crochet on her own, but can't get the hang of knitting. My 10yo DD has no interest in learning either. My 5yo DS has decided he wants to crochet...we'll see how that turns out. Maybe teaching her with large needles and some non-slippery yarn (like red heart super saver) would work. Perhaps use needles a size or two too large so she can really see where the needles and yarn need to go. My two cents.... Michelle |
old enough to learn?
I learned to knit at about 5 , maybe i was younger , as she is
obviously very kin to try it , by all means try and teach her ,,, you mught also teach her how to cable a lazy daisy ,, mirjam |
old enough to learn?
Mom says she's going to try to teach Jess crochet. Jess's mom can
crochet but not knit, so it will be easier to help her at home. I have a bunch of easy-learning yarn in my stash that Jess should have fun with. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com |
old enough to learn?
"Amanda Tikkanen" wrote in
ups.com: So I'm wondering if she's too young to teach knit or crochet (my sister can teach the latter--I still haven't figured it out) since she just turned 5 last week. She REALLY wants to try, but I don't want her to get discouraged if she can't do it "right" immediately. Would something like plastic canvas be more age-appropriate? well, if she wants to knit, plastic canvas isn't going to make her happy. it's not the same... my son is 5 & he knits using a knitting frame, one of those round plastic ones they sell at craft stores. while he does occaisionally miss a stitch or 4, it doesn't seem to bother his perfectionist nature & he's made some nice hats. he has asked for a rectangular frame next, for scarves. if you do want to start her with needles, try a size between 8 & 10. most of the kid kits i've seen have 15s or 17s, which are actually really hard for little hands to hold. they might be ok for 9 & up, but they're too clumsy for a 5 year old. lee -- war is peace freedom is slavery ignorance is strength 1984-George Orwell |
old enough to learn?
Hi
I learned to knit a bit at age 5 and enjoyed it. I know I wasn't perfect but at least I could do something myself. Darlene in Toronto |
old enough to learn?
She's over now, just settled down for her nap (she has a cold and had
to take her "night night" medicine). Mom tried to show her crochet while I was out for a bit, but Jess had some trouble with that. I had 7s and 11s for her to try with and she's doing alright. She makes a mistake here and there, but that's okay. I do have some round hat looms... if I can find them I might send them home for her and her mom to use. -Amanda http://www.uberpest.com |
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