Finger Knitting. Finger knitting is a really good way of getting children interested in wool crafts, and it is very easy to learn.
It also helps to improve a child’s dexterity and ability to concentrate. No extra implements are required, just fingers, the best tools in the world! I often carry balls of yarn in my bag to pass the time in the doctors surgery or similar. Finger knitting produces a long thin strip of stocking stitch and there are many things you can do with these strips. In this tutorial, which is suitable for children, I will show you how to finger knit. To cast on, begin with the palm of your hand facing you with the tail end of the yarn between your thumb and index finger. Weave the yarn around the index finger again and continue in the same manner but above the first rows of stitches returning to your index finger again (see fig 2). Try to keep the stitches fairly loose otherwise it will be difficult for you to make the following moves. How to finger knit. By Cathy James on October 6th, 2011 Although she’d love to know how to knit like her big sister can, co-ordinating those needles and the wool is just that bit too tricky for L at the age of five.
Finger knitting is a different matter though – she’s a whizz. Do you know how to finger knit? It’s a great way to introduce knitting to children as it’s easy to do and gets results they can use and play with very quickly. It’s a great fine-motor workout and also a good on-the-go activity as you can stash a ball of wool in your bag, with no need to worry about pointy needles, and get knitting while you wait in the doctor’s surgery, keeping the kids sitting still and busy at the same time. Here’s how to finger knit, with a vlog at the end with footage of L in action. The index finger of one hand is the needle.
Start by making a looped knot in your wool and place this first loop over your index finger. Use your other hand to wrap the wool around your finger to make a second loop. Science Toys. Recycled Christmas Tree, how to make recycled Christmas ornaments. All the decorations on our tree are made from things you would usually throw away.
For example, the garland is made from plastic packing "peanuts" strung together on thread. We've cut out the pictures from old greeting cards, punched a small hole in the top, and added a ribbon. We've also made ornaments from pine cones and sweet gum seed balls. Even the tree itself was destined for the trash heap before a co-worker donated it for our use.
Use your imagination and see what ornaments you can make from things you would normally throw away. Each year, 25 million extra tons of trash is generated between Thanksgiving and New Years in the U.S. Recycling Homepage. 25+ Different Ways To Make Bracelets With String. Fantasy & Medieval Crafts for Kids. PaperCraft Museum. Thread Jewelry: Friendship Bracelets, Etc. Straw Weaving Bracelets. Tape the straws together at one end.
Cut 3 lengths of yarn approx 15” [38 cm] long. Thread one length of yarn through each straw. Leaving approx 4” [10 cm] yarn tails, tie yarn together near tapedend of straws. Secure yarn ends to flat surface. Push straws close to knot. Tie yarn to left straw just below tape, leaving a short yarn tail. Start to weave by wrapping the yarn over the left straw, under the middle straw and over the right straw. Repeat this over and under pattern until your Bracelet measures 4” [10 cm] or desired length, making sure to wrap over the yarn tail so it is hidden. When weaving is complete, tie yarn to the right or left straw, leaving approx 6” [15 cm] yarn tail. Remove tape from straws. Carefully pull one straw at a time from the Bracelet. Tie ends of yarn near bottom of weaving, taking the yarn tail from the weaving into the knot. Enchantedlearning.com crafts for kids.