Comments on: Teaching handicrafts to little ones http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html Naturally inspired living for the Christian homemaker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:07:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Noelle @ Life of Another Mamahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21511 Noelle @ Life of Another Mama Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:39:06 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21511 I started teaching my kids around 8. Two of them have learned so far, but my 10 yo has no interest. My 8 yo loves to weave on her loom. My oldest at 13 really likes her knitting looms. It's just easier to manage all the pieces for her. Me? I wish I could devote more time to my knitting and my crocheting. Someday, I'm sure. I would recommend a knobbie for you daughter, too, or a simple loom. That age can be hard because it really requires a lot of help from mama. I started teaching my kids around 8. Two of them have learned so far, but my 10 yo has no interest. My 8 yo loves to weave on her loom. My oldest at 13 really likes her knitting looms. It's just easier to manage all the pieces for her. Me? I wish I could devote more time to my knitting and my crocheting. Someday, I'm sure.

I would recommend a knobbie for you daughter, too, or a simple loom. That age can be hard because it really requires a lot of help from mama.

]]> By: Carolhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21510 Carol Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:35:38 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21510 I don't have advice on teaching small children crochet, but I can help with a pattern! For a very simple crochet washcloth, I chain 24, then start my pattern. I like to just do a simple single crochet (so ch 1 more and then work your way back) and then a half-double or ruffle border. YouTube has some great visual tutorials for fancy borders! I don't have advice on teaching small children crochet, but I can help with a pattern! For a very simple crochet washcloth, I chain 24, then start my pattern. I like to just do a simple single crochet (so ch 1 more and then work your way back) and then a half-double or ruffle border. YouTube has some great visual tutorials for fancy borders!

]]> By: Sarahhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21509 Sarah Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:49:03 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21509 i think that latch hook rugs could be a perfect craft for a kid that age. crocheting might be a bit old for her. i'd think more 7 or 8 for that... i think that latch hook rugs could be a perfect craft for a kid that age. crocheting might be a bit old for her. i'd think more 7 or 8 for that...

]]> By: V. Higginshttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21508 V. Higgins Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:13:00 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21508 I haven't tried teaching anyone younger than 11, but if you want a fun, quick crocheting project (I just can't seem to put together enough time to do a whole afgan or baby blanket) you can get some flour sack towels and thread crochet the edges. They're great little gifts and are really handy around the kitchen. You can get washcloths pattern books for pretty cheap at Michael's or JoAnne's ($4 or so-ish). I haven't tried teaching anyone younger than 11, but if you want a fun, quick crocheting project (I just can't seem to put together enough time to do a whole afgan or baby blanket) you can get some flour sack towels and thread crochet the edges. They're great little gifts and are really handy around the kitchen.
You can get washcloths pattern books for pretty cheap at Michael's or JoAnne's ($4 or so-ish).

]]> By: Christinahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21507 Christina Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:31:21 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21507 Wow I've just started getting really interested in crochet too! But I'm 22... My mom taught me afghans when I was younger, but I was probably already middle-school age by then. You'll update us on how the lessons and tips play out for you, right? I'm curious to see how it goes :) I've always wondered... is knitting easier or harder than crochet? The prospect of two needles instead of one hook always looked daunting. Wow I've just started getting really interested in crochet too! But I'm 22... My mom taught me afghans when I was younger, but I was probably already middle-school age by then. You'll update us on how the lessons and tips play out for you, right? I'm curious to see how it goes :)

I've always wondered... is knitting easier or harder than crochet? The prospect of two needles instead of one hook always looked daunting.

]]> By: Ravenhttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21506 Raven Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:29:45 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21506 I think crochet is harder than knitting, myself. ;) However, an idea for teaching kids knitting that I read about once would transfer over to crochet-- wrap little prizes in their ball of yarn, and as they keep going along every now and then a little reward plops out. This was, I think, originally an incentive to get the kid to keep knitting all the way through the cuff of a sock, but you could make the ball of yarn really small. :) I think crochet is harder than knitting, myself. ;) However, an idea for teaching kids knitting that I read about once would transfer over to crochet-- wrap little prizes in their ball of yarn, and as they keep going along every now and then a little reward plops out. This was, I think, originally an incentive to get the kid to keep knitting all the way through the cuff of a sock, but you could make the ball of yarn really small. :)

]]> By: Nanahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21505 Nana Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:14:50 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21505 Stephanie: You brought to mind a picture I took of you when you were a very little girl stitching with an embroidery hoop. I will look it up and send it to you to show Abigail. Nana Stephanie:
You brought to mind a picture I took of you when you were a very little girl stitching with an embroidery hoop. I will look it up and send it to you to show Abigail.
Nana

]]> By: MacKenziehttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21504 MacKenzie Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:33:49 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21504 I too recently started crocheting again. I did some in highschool but then got busy with other crafts...and life. I'm also teaching myself to knit so I can share in your daughter's frustrations with fingers not doing what I want them too. I don't have any ideas for teaching little ones other than start with large hooks and thick yarn but I do have some sites I love to get patterns from. I started with patterns on lionbrand.com. They had lots to choose from, almost all free, and it is easy to search for "easy" patterns. I have found that their easy patterns truly are easy. Some places say easy but I don't recognize half the instructions. Ravelry.com is another great site. You have to request an invitation then wait a few days for it to be emailed to you but once you are registered you can easily search for patterns, many of which are free. Good luck! I too recently started crocheting again. I did some in highschool but then got busy with other crafts...and life. I'm also teaching myself to knit so I can share in your daughter's frustrations with fingers not doing what I want them too. I don't have any ideas for teaching little ones other than start with large hooks and thick yarn but I do have some sites I love to get patterns from.

I started with patterns on lionbrand.com. They had lots to choose from, almost all free, and it is easy to search for "easy" patterns. I have found that their easy patterns truly are easy. Some places say easy but I don't recognize half the instructions.

Ravelry.com is another great site. You have to request an invitation then wait a few days for it to be emailed to you but once you are registered you can easily search for patterns, many of which are free. Good luck!

]]> By: Theresahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21503 Theresa Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:02:06 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21503 To find a pattern for just about everything crochet, I Googled "free crochet pattern." I was able to copy and print more patterns than I'll probably ever use, but the ideas are there! Also, about.com has a lovely selection of crochet and knitting sites for any ability, I'm sure you'd find dishcloths. Hope this helps. To find a pattern for just about everything crochet, I Googled "free crochet pattern." I was able to copy and print more patterns than I'll probably ever use, but the ideas are there! Also, about.com has a lovely selection of crochet and knitting sites for any ability, I'm sure you'd find dishcloths.
Hope this helps.

]]> By: Marisahttp://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html/comment-page-1#comment-21502 Marisa Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:45:52 +0000 http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2009/02/teaching-handicrafts-to-little-ones.html#comment-21502 You could try finger knitting with your daughter. You could try finger knitting with your daughter.

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