I have known lots of kids who were interested in knitting and have even taught a few how to do it through the years.
But it can be problematic to find knitting patterns for younger knitters, because you need things that are simple enough that they can easily complete them but fun enough that they will stick with them.
Little Worlds has a nice collection of kid-friendly knitting patterns that would actually be great for beginning knitters of any age. Ranging from baby booties to accessories of all sorts, these simple projects are the perfect way for anyone to start their knitting journey.
What did you knit as a beginner? I’d love to hear about it?
[Photo: Little Worlds.]
It took me 4 attempts, spaced roughly a decade between attempts. to like knitting, Each time I either failed to complete the project, or hated the terrible finished results. They all turned into dust rags.
Finally I just cast on 20-25 stitches, knit as long I wanted to, purled for a while, mixed ‘em up a bit, then cast off. When someone asked me what I’d made, I told them Experience. If they could find another use for it (other than a dust rag), that would be a bonus. Removing the pressure of trying to make a “something” made the learning easier and more enjoyable. After that I did a couple scarves then jumped right to sweaters.