This week in our monthly guide's lessons we are learning about Sheep's Wool and Warmth. One of the activities is to learn how to finger knit. Keira has been finger knitting up a storm lately and she wanted to show others how to do it. This video was taken early in the morning before we got dressed for our day - so please excuse the jammies and robe ;). Keira is SUPER excited about the idea of teaching through her mommy's blog (she's thinking of owning her own daycare when she grows up or becoming a teacher)
Even preschool aged children can learn how to finger knit with enough practice and patience. Have Fun!
Here are the written instructions from our January Winter Childcare Guide
Finger Knitting
Supplies Needed:
Super bulky single ply 100% wool yarn is best but its fine to use whatever you have on hand
Cute little fingers
Finger Knitting is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the joy of handwork. Boys and Girls alike will benefit from this activity. Children as young as five years old can master finger knitting.
To make a simple chain:
Make a slip knot with your yarn, leaving a tail approximately 8” long. Open the slip knot wide enough to insert your index finger and thumb through it. Pinch the yarn between your index finger and thumb and pull a new loop through the hole. Pull until the first loop is tight around the new loop. Continue to pull a new loop through and tighten until you have a chain the length that you want. Cut the yarn and pull the tail through the last loop.
These chains can be used for belts, leashes, garland and other imaginative play ideas.
Supplies Needed:
Super bulky single ply 100% wool yarn is best but its fine to use whatever you have on hand
Cute little fingers
Finger Knitting is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the joy of handwork. Boys and Girls alike will benefit from this activity. Children as young as five years old can master finger knitting.
To make a simple chain:
Make a slip knot with your yarn, leaving a tail approximately 8” long. Open the slip knot wide enough to insert your index finger and thumb through it. Pinch the yarn between your index finger and thumb and pull a new loop through the hole. Pull until the first loop is tight around the new loop. Continue to pull a new loop through and tighten until you have a chain the length that you want. Cut the yarn and pull the tail through the last loop.
These chains can be used for belts, leashes, garland and other imaginative play ideas.
this is one of Isaac's favorite things to do when he's in a quiet mood. Nice job Keira:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tutorial, Keira. You did a very good job explaining how to finger knit. You are a very good teacher. I am going to link to your video on Facebook. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant Keira! Thank-you! XXxx.
ReplyDeleteKeira is so excited to be receiving comments :) She is already plotting out her next video - stay tuned :)
ReplyDeleteNice job explaining and showing us how this is done. I saw this on Facebook, probably a friend of a friend of a friend. A nice idea for my grandchildren or maybe a craft at church for the kids. :-) Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeletegreat job! i could understand it very easily. perfect craft for a rainy day. : )
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