knittingwithchildren

TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN TO KNIT -- FINGER KNITTING

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer06/FEATfingerknitting.html

http://www.woolworks.org/kids.html

http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_children.htm

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http://kidscanmakeit.com/AC0023.htm

http://www.how-to-knit-guide.com/knitting-for-kids.html

http://www.achildsdream.com/handwork_supplies/dreamy_yarn/finger_knitting_yarn.htm

experienced parent presents "fingerknitting" as a first step, then on to needles

easier to learn because it uses something familiar -- their hands instead of needles

builds up hand/eye coordination

last URL offers yarn especially good for "finger knitting,"

"LEARN TO KNIT" KITS FOR CHILDREN

http://www.morehousefarm.com/GiftIdeas/Children/

http://www.magiccabin.com/product.asp?section_id=0&department=0&search_type=normal&

search_value=knitting&cur_index=&pcode=161

the gift of teaching someone young to knit is priceless and forever memorable!

scarves, puppets, washcloths, and other accessories

see also "Knitting Fork" Kit at the bottom of the page

my favorite kit which offers Kids Knitting by Melanie Falick

wooden needles and brightly colored wool yarn

"Knitting occupies idle hands.

Knitting broadens attention spans.

Knitting's not hard - anyone can!"

note: No little one to share your knowledge with?

See "Needle Arts Mentoring Program"

"LEARN TO KNIT" BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO TEACH THEM

methods, ideas, projects

make initial encounters with needles and yarn pleasurable & positive

Kids Knitting is my #1 favorite -- a must-have for children and their "teachers"

yarn colored with Koolaid, child-made needles, spiral tube sox

interesting text commentary

outstanding photos of girls and boys knitting, clear instructions and illustrations

INSPIRATIONAL PIECES ON VALUE OF KNITTING FOR CHILDREN

http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATearly.html

mother's incorporation young child's interest in knitting during own knitting sessions

positive value of in-school knitting for children as practiced in Waldolf Schools

CHILD-APPEALING TAPE MEASURES

encourage young knitters to measure accurately -- math skills are reinforced with knitting!

"AMERICA'S WOOL" RULER

http://www.harmonydesigns.com/product/build.php?catalogNumber=1423&productCode=RL

full-sized ruler

postage stamp design with colorful ewe and lamb

with "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" rhyme

from Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, 1744

See "Knitting Poetry" section for chants, especially for children learning to knit.

BY KIDS FOR KIDS

http://www.lionbrand.com/byKidsForKidsRequest.html

http://www.lionbrand.com/BK4KArchive.html

from Lion Brand yarn

e-mail newsletter just for children who knit

archives in second URL

BUILDING "CLOSE-KNIT" SCHOOL COMMUNITIES

http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev100.shtml

great activity for students with ADHD

recess activity, meshing with multiple-intelligences philosophy

catching on in schools around the country

KNITTER'S UNIVERSE "KNITTER'S KIDS"

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/featuresList.php?CategoryID=59

http://www.knittinguniverse.com/flash/webfeatures/knitterskids/pavilionKkids/TeacherCorner.html

first URL: a school year's worth of projects for children and teens. plus certificates of achievement

second URL: how to teach a class of new knitters

HARRISVILLE DESIGNS' "GRANDMA AND ME": PASS IT ON PROGRAM

http://www.harrisville.com/proddetail.php?prod=F595

recognition of the invaluable role that grandmothers play

in passing on their skills and interests in the textile arts to their grandchildren

salute their patience and devotion

list of suitable projects for recommended “Grandma and Me” activities

award-winning "Friendly Loom" products designed to build concentration,

hand-eye coordination, and self esteem ... while also having fun!

ART OF KNITTING 4 KIDS DVD

http://www.tricoastdvd.com/webvideos/knittingClip4.html

Waldorf educator, Dr. Elizabeth Seward, entertaining kids with a unique, animated story

while teaching them to knit and make their own knitting needles

kids teaching kids -- watch 7 year old Ryan Anderson teaching the basics of knitting

knitting instructor and producer Marcy Levitas Hamilton

teaching how to make fun and easy knitted balls and toys with Stitch-Along instructions

visit to an alpaca ranch to learn how yarn is made

preview video segments on URL above

LEARN TO KNIT WITH A "KNITTING FORK"

wooden knitting fork (German: Strickgabel ) and plant dyed, organic yarn in rainbow colors

one of the easiest and most satisfying ways to teach children to "knit"

very traditional craft: knitting forks (or lucets) used among the Vikings and in many other cultures as well

knitting kit contains everything to start your child off, including instructions, the knitting fork, and wool

because the wool is 100% organic, you can be happy that the craft you make is all natural

result will be a beautiful rainbow-colored braid, perfect for friendship bracelets, necklaces, and many other uses

CHILDREN'S BOOKS ABOUT KNITTING, YARN, AND SHEEP:

MY OPINION: CHILDREN (AND ADULTS) LEARN BEST WITH CIRCULAR NEEDLES!

SKACEL ADDI NATURA BAMBOO CIRCULAR NEEDLES -- MY FAVORITE KIND!

I've tried many kinds and Addi Natura is my number one favorite

cord doesn't kink (no need for brief boiling water treatment in the frying pan)

join is smooth and doesn't snag any yarns

highly recommended for knitters of all levels

nothing can fall off needle

project can be put down easily