Teaching kids to knit....

So while I personally only have kids of the "4- legged" variety, I know that many of you have the "2 legged" kind... the kind you can teach things... like knitting!!!!



Now I don't want to discount my kids capacity to learn, I mean they can be taught to SIT, STAY, Potty outside....but it's just not the same as actually being able to share with them a skill / hobby/ passion that will hopefully be a part of their lives forever.



One of our knitters, Tracy is embarking on the brave journey of teaching her 10 year old, Sami to knit. I figured that it wouldn't be long once Sami saw the yarn, the colors, the tools and of course the really cool stuff her mom was making, before those curious eyes would look at Tracy and say "Mom, can you teach me to do that?"



I saw the first square today that Sami did and I have to say ..WOW I'm VERY impressed. She did a great job!!! And from what Tracy tells me, Sami is becoming very engaged with her knitting so I know it won't be long before she has a scarf or hat that she's made herself!

So welcome Sami, to the wonderful world of knitting!! I know you're mom will be a great teacher and from what I've seen so far, you're on the way to being a fabulous knitter!! I hope you learn this from your mom and it's something that you'll continue to love to do and learn more about. Maybe one day you'll pass it along to your "little Sami" (Like 20 years from now...not anytime soon!!)

I've even volunteered that when Sami's friends want to learn, and their mom's don't know how and they say "Mrs. Cooley, can you teach me?" I will be happy to help host the "knit / tea party" and buy the cocktails that will be needed afterwards!!!

All kidding aside, I think it's the coolest thing to be able to introduce this to the next generation of women who will want something to do during the very little "down time" they'll get, and share with them a hobby that can sustain them throughout their lives.

So congrats to Sami for wanting to learn something new, and kudos to Tracy for having the patience to be the teacher. Good luck!!

I'll keep you posted.....