Finger Knitting/Weaving

[crafterwannabe]

Date Posted: 19:36:22 08/04/06 Fri
Author: SallyIndy
Subject: Finger Knitting

Well I have had a great couple of days with my 9 year old grandaughter. I do a summer art camp in my studio and she wanted to participate this year. I had a guest instructor {7 years old red headed boy that looked like OppieTaylor} teach us all to finger knit. I am not know for my talent with anything that involves needles or sewing so I was a little intimidated at first...but even I had a blast doing this. This little guy was so cute and really a good teacher for the other children! Anyway I did find a site that demonstrates it. http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/AC0023.htm
Hope I did that right...I am not good at computer stuff either.
GD and I have made belts, bracelets, and hair ties so far and I think we are about ready to progress to connecting these things together. I don't know who has had more fun..her or me!
Anyway wanted to share with others looking for some fun ideas to do with the grands!
>^..^<

Replies:
[> Re: Finger Knitting -- -Cougar1, 23:32:53 08/04/06 Fri [1]

My mother taught me to finger knit when I was around 6 I think (man, was THAT ages ago LOL...I still do it sometimes when I need a lace, or something to tie things up with and all I have is a thin string, or just to have something for my hands to do when I've forgotten to bring my knitting or a book to read. ~Tricia

[> Re: Finger Knitting -- jazbo, 06:37:56 08/05/06 Sat [1]

I had completely forgotten about finger-knitting. Was taught years ago. Thanks to you, I can teach the grands. I appreciate you finding the link & sharing it with us. (((hugs)))

[> Re: Finger Knitting -- Lori jean, 09:58:53 08/05/06 Sat [1]

This looks like a really cute idea! First I've heard of it. However, I need visuals. I've never been one who has been able to just read the directions on how to do things like this.
Hugs,
Lori Jean )

[> Re: Finger Knitting -- Calico, 20:29:21 08/05/06 Sat [1]
Ideas
I've made Christmas tree garlands for family and friends using varigated red, white and green yarn and the Finger Weaving technique. Also a Wreath pin with a pipe cleaner inside to hold its shape. Embellish with a small Christmas bell or other Holiday shapes at the top and a yarn bow.

Suggestion; Teach it to your Girl Scout Troops around Christmas time! It's a nice gift for service projects at Rest Homes during the Holiday.
EnJoy!
Calico

[crafterwannabe]

More on Finger Knitting

Date Posted: 14:22:49 07/06/07 Fri
Author: jazbo
Subject: Kids bored? Try finger knitting

When I was in my late teens a couple of 8 & 9 year olds taught me how to finger knit.

Does anyone remember doing that as a child? I taught it to my grands who are 6 & 7 1/2, & they loved doing it.

Here are a couple of links; the 2nd one has ideas for using the knitted ropes.

www.maggiesrags.com/tips_fingerknit.htm
Note: 1 link deleted 10/08 since it was no longer valid.

[crafterwannabe]

Instructions/Video - Finger Weaving

Date Posted: 09:08:56 10/07/08 Tue
Author: shilo
Subject: How to finger weave

http://www.wikihow.com/Finger-Weave

Re: How to finger weave -- Calico, 14:03:21 10/07/08 Tue [1]

I've Done this before! I've made Christmas tree garlands out of varigated, red, white and green yarn. Fun to do, quick and easy and pretty too!

I used to be a Girl Scout Leader and taught this to my troop to share with others.
Have fun!
Calico