Learning to Knit

Learning to knit wasn’t easy for me. I learned to crochet from my mother when I was about six years old and my hands learned that skill and resisted when I wanted to learn to knit in college. I tried again when my second child was about five and wanted to learn to knit. To teach her I had to learn again myself. Homeschooling is wonderful that way!

This Friday, I’m going to be teaching a learning to knit class here at the Discovery Learning Center. My kids started by learning to knit by first finger knitting on four fingers, then my using a knitting knobby where they made the same moves with a hook over pegs, and finally by picking up two knitting needles and getting started. A small scarf for a doll or stuffed animal is a perfect first project– something that can be completed quickly and worn proudly. All three of my kids have little scarves.

Moms will be welcome to come learn the basics as well. My youngest wanted to learn to knit because she watched me complete stitch after stitch, discovering the magic of creating stitches by observation. If you want to teach your child to knit, sometimes the best way is to learn yourself!

Come join the fun this Friday, August 10th, from 11am-1pm!

Posted Aug 5 by Heddi