tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22660506.post8414442510889671013..comments2023-11-03T07:54:19.735-04:00Comments on Naturally Mom: We're Knitting!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00971280122684868287noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22660506.post-72070380722352095802010-03-25T09:05:56.937-04:002010-03-25T09:05:56.937-04:00Yay! Yay! Yay! Finger knitting is indeed the best...Yay! Yay! Yay! Finger knitting is indeed the best place to start, and it looks like she really got the hang of it! When I teach kids to knit, I insist that they do finger knitting first, because it teaches the feel of the whole thing before the needles are in there, confusing you. :)<br /><br />When you're ready to move on to "real" knitting, my biggest tip for beginners is to use good-quality, natural materials. Wooden needles are the best, and worth the additional expense. (Stitches accidentally slip off metal needles too easily, leading to unnecessary frustration.) And the yarn should ideally be wool or at least part wool so it has some stretch to it -- bamboo, cotton, and acrylic don't stretch, so they are less forgiving.<br /><br />Good luck! Good for you and your mama tenacity! :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661940415358274765noreply@blogger.com