Friday 29 January 2016

Teaching children to knit

Dear Family & Friends

My ambition once before was to teach my little girls knitting, but I have one big problem...I do not know how to knit myself. I tried learning, but it just doesn't work with me, although I can crochet.

knitting project of one little girl

Eventually, we seek help from people who knew how to... it's not one of those things that you learn and be good at instantly. We had to refer to many many you tube tutorials, before we got it right.

crafting moment...knitting and quilting

In our house, we like crafting specially during winter season when we find ourselves indoor. While the garden is on dormant mode, I keep my two hands busy with crochet and even tried hand quilting.

multi-tasking: knitting and baby sitting at the same time

Whatever a mother does, little daughters always take note. This little girl here was mimicking her mother...she was knitting at the same time looking after her baby (doll).


Dolly got a homemade knitted hat and scarf

As you can see, in the end, her baby (doll) earned a knitted winter hat and a scarf. It was not perfectly knitted...but it was a good start for a 9 years old. Now as teenagers, they still knit for winter interest...but this time, they make fashionable scarf or hats for themselves:) As for me, I am still not good at knitting...so I continue on with crocheting:)

Well, whatever you are good at, aim for that and just keep your hands busy. Most of all, enjoy what you are working on and have a lovely day!

Yours

8 comments:

  1. I know how to knit when i was in my teens but now....not sure anymore...kinda forgotten the strokes....

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    1. Knitting seems easy but yes, I can relay with you...someone showed me how to and in just a few minutes I can't remember exactly how they did it!! LOL

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  2. Very recognizable post. I learned my girls knitting but I'm not a star in knitting myself. My hands love to be busy in the garden, digging in the mud, mostly without gloves, so knitting and crocheting are on a low place over the years.
    Inside my hands need a rest and I love reading books, haha.
    Regards, Janneke

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    1. Needle and thread keeps my hands busy only in winter days...but like you, my hands can't wait for spring so I can play with soil outside in the garden! Hope you are keeping warm and happy:)

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  3. My wife is an expert knotted, gloves, tops, blankets anything really so I'm sure my girls will learn in the future. Yours has done well and now she's made something I bet she'll stick to it!

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    1. Kev, I'm so impressed with your little family...you're all packed with great talents...it will not be a surprise what your children can achieve in the future...most likely outdo their parent's talent!

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  4. This is just fantastic friend! I love that you are teaching your girls such beautiful crafts! They will carry it with them for a lifetime! Such stunning work! Happy week! Nicole xoxo

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    1. Nicole, my very same admiration for you...you probably are investing far greater in your children than what I try to do with mine. Have a great weekend:)

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