How to teach crocheting to kids 6 Articles

by Fayme Harper

I learned to crochet when I was very young and sitting at my mother's side. She taught me the chain stitch. Unfortunately, that's all she taught me, and I must have made five miles of chain before I realized there had to b...read more

by Angela La Fon

How do you know if a child is ready to learn to crochet? Some children have learned as early as six years old. The best way to know if a child is ready is if they demonstrate a real interest. Fine motor skills and hand ...read more

by Trikel

I have been crocheting since I was about 7 years old, and I STILL do not understand why people recommend starting kids with finger crochet. It is loose and sloppy and hard to control. My wonderful grandmother, may she ...read more

by Me...Again

If children are interested, they tend to learn things like crochet even easier than adults. I have taught quite a few children, down to the age of 6, to crochet. First, show them what you're actually doing, which is ma...read more

by Kim P

The best way to teach crocheting to kids is through example. I'm not saying that you should just sit there crocheting while the kids watch and do nothing, but instead you should be beside them crocheting the same things th...read more

by Veronica Losh

Crocheting is a great skill to learn. It is very relaxing and relieves stress. I was taught how to crochet as a child, and the first thing I learned was to crochet a string with my finger. I turned those strings into neckl...read more