Knitting

Knitting is over 1,000 years old!

Wool socks in Egypt (4th century B.C.)

The oldest known knitted fabric is from the 4th century A.D.

Knitting was introduced to Europe during the 15th century.

What materials do you need?

Yarn

Dvortygirl. “Yarn Palette”. April 5, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Knitting Needles

Griffon48. “Metal Knitting Needles, Size 9”. May 5, 2008 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Measuring Tape

Memyni. “Sewing (6)”. March 11, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Row Counter

TheChanel. “Knitting/sewing purse”. November 1, 2006 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Point Protectors

Jillz. “What’s in my notions bag?”. August 23, 2005 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Stitch Holder

Knittingbrow. “Sock Knitting Disasters”. June 22, 2010 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Scissors

Creative Tools. “Creative Tools.se – PackshotCreator – Scissors”. February 3, 2010 via Flickr, Creative Commons

Attribution.

Yarn Needle

Mararie. “Just enough yarn”. April 21, 2008 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Stitch Markers

The Bees. “Stitch marker”. November 6, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Crochet Hook

Yoshioka, Jem. “Rainbow crochet hook”. May 14, 2011 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.

Learn to Knit

In through the front door, Run around the back,

Hop through the window, Off jumps Jack.

Fun Facts About Knitting

Allows you to be creative Gives you confidence Soothing and relaxing Helps develop fine-motor, critical thinking,

and problem-solving skills Helps develop math, writing, and reading

skills

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Falick, Melanie. Kids Knitting. New York: Artisan, 1998. Print. “Knitting.” Columbia Encyclopedia. 6 ed. 2000. InfoTrac Junior Edition. Web. 7 Nov. 2012. Sadler, Judy Ann. Quick Knits. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 2006. Print.

Smith, Gary W. "Knitting." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 9 Nov. 2012.

SwitchedOnMom. “The Point: Knitting Benefits a Gifted Teen.” The “More” Child. Wordpress.com, 27 Jan. 2008. Web. 9 Nov. 2012.