Learn Finger Knitting with Katsuno Suzuki
Learn Finger Knitting. It is a fun and easy introduction to knitting for beginners of all ages, especially children.
No needles are involved in this technique and it can be easily mastered by young and old alike-Plus it is safe to do on planes.
Finger-knitting is done entirely by hand, using a simple yarn-looping technique! One you learn it you won't know when to stop - my son made a long red 'intestine' - his name for it.
You can finger knit a flower or take a number of separate pieces and sew them together for a coaster. You can even use some of the bulky yarn to make a lovely scarf.
Photo *Amazon.com*
No needles are involved in this technique and it can be easily mastered by young and old alike-Plus it is safe to do on planes.
Finger-knitting is done entirely by hand, using a simple yarn-looping technique! One you learn it you won't know when to stop - my son made a long red 'intestine' - his name for it.
You can finger knit a flower or take a number of separate pieces and sew them together for a coaster. You can even use some of the bulky yarn to make a lovely scarf.
Photo *Amazon.com*
Buy Finger Knitting Book 2 Now
English Translation with 10 Projects
Finger Knitting 2 (Vol 2)
Amazon Price: $5.00 (as of 05/31/2012)
Each book includes * diagrams * easy-to-follow instructions * 10 original projects: hats, sweaters, mufflers and more This series is the first English translation of this practical and fun craft-series available in North America. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Waldorf Finger Knitting
TheDreamAngels.com
Basic Finger Knitting Lesson with WaldorfSchoolOnline.com. This goes into how they teach this craft in the Waldorf Schools utilizing storytelling.
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Purchase FingerKnitting Supplies
Bulky Wool Yarn Works Best
Although you can use any type of yarn I feel that the bulky wool yarn works best when teaching to children and/or adults with no fiber arts background.
Lamb's Pride Yarn Bulky M250 Cranberry Swirl
Worsted - 190yds / Bulky - 125 yds Our original La more...0 points
Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Yarn - Mulberry M162 - Bulky
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Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Yarn - Aran M140 - Bulky
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Brown Sheep Lambs Pride Yarn Bulky M200 Strawberry
Worsted - 190yds / Bulky - 125 yds Our original La more...0 points
How to Make Finger Knitted Flowers
EarthSchooling.Com
WaldorfLessonPlans.com This Video shows you what to do with all your finger knitting. You can make these flowers for Valentine's Day or even for Mother's Day.
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Spool Knitting
Finger Knitting is also called Spool Knitting, Corking, or Finger Weaving.
Finger Knitting is Great
What think ye?
Finger Knitting is a great way to learn to knit. It is also easy to carry with you when you travel.
Finger knitting is great- I'd love to learn.
PINKI says:
I WANT TO LEARN
laura says:
I love finger knitting I do it all the time
Pinkchic18 says:
Sounds fun and less expensive than regular knitting ;)
BusyMOM says:
I gotta try this. I love to knit, but never have done it without the needles!
hayhay1156 says:
The first video was very helpfull. Thank you :)
Huh? What's the point? A long piece of yarn tied in knots- Boring!
pop says:
theres nothing u can really do with it. i mean, if u made something out of it, u would never use it
Whovian625 says:
I have been Finger Knitting for a long time... I do it when I'm bored! (I did not mean to press the option below!)
Cinnamonbite says:
I take my sock knitting when I travel because it's small. I don't think finger knitting is very useful.
How to Finger Knit a Scarf
by Youtube user Candycane Candace
Candace shows you the finger knitting technique that will enable you to make a scarf. The thicker the yarn the wider-thicker your scarf will be. A thinner yarn will create a thinner scarf. Included in this tutorial is how to cast off when you are completed with your scarf.
If you like this video please be kind and like her video as well as leave a comment. You can also leave a video comment to let her know how your scarf turned out. Follow Candace and her other diy tutorials on her channel.
If you like this video please be kind and like her video as well as leave a comment. You can also leave a video comment to let her know how your scarf turned out. Follow Candace and her other diy tutorials on her channel.
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Finger Knitting Blogs
Find the Blogosphere's take on Finger Knitting
- Garden Initiative Bears Fruit
- Other workshops promoting sustainability included DIY Decorate Your Shirt, Fabric Softener Pouch-Making, Knit Wit ? Finger Knitting and even pickling. Students also enjoyed the wide range of workshops the organization offered.
- Bevans Day celebration at Peters Valley Craft Center
- The Peters Valley Store and Gallery are full of contemporary crafts, hands-on kids' finger knitting project and more. Local artists will be working their artistic magic in the outdoor craft fair. The event is free and open to the public.
- Fleece Fest Comes to Prospect Park Zoo This Weekend!
- The barn-wide haircut, which takes place all weekend at Prospect Park Zoo and Lefferts Historic House, also includes a demonstrations of felt making, finger-knitting and how wool is made into yarn as well as the sheep shearing itself, accompanied by ...
- Weekend Planner
- The barn-wide haircut, which takes at the Prospect Park Zoo and Lefferts Historic House, includes a demonstrations of felt making, finger-knitting and how wool is made into yarn. In addition to the shearing of Duggan, Wallace, Bonnie and the zoo's ...
Sweet Girl Finger Knitting
Yes Kids Love This
Note: A bit blurry but it is set to some fun happy music so kind of makes up for it. :)
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How to Finger Knit [Crochet] a Hat
Similar to Finger Knitting - Make a Hat
Youtube user Chykara shows how to finger crochet [knit] a hat. All you need is yarn and your fingers. It is an open weave hat and as she mentions in her video you can add a little pompom on top.
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Additional Resources for Finger Knitting
Finger Weaving
Online Resources for learning how to Finger Knit aka Finger Weave.
- Wiki-How Finger-Weave
- Great online tutorial on how to fingerknit aka finger weave. Excellent photographs and includes a video tutorial.
- Knitty.com Issue Summer 2006 Finger Knitting
- Finger knitting produces a long, thin strip of stockinette stitch. The resulting thin strip may not seem like much, but think of the possibilities...scarves with single or double strips, three strips braided together, handles, straps, ties, sew many together for a throw blanket, all without needles. This is the ultimate on-the-go, take-it-anywhere, super-simple knitting project.
Great Photo Tutorial. - Maggies Rags - Finger Knitting
- This tutorial is without photos but does go into TWO different ways you can finger knit. (the first way is more like finger crochet)
- How to Knit Guide - Finger Knitting
- Another way to do finger knitting using 3 fingers. Share your tips and your finger knitting as well on their comments section.
- Kyledesigns - Making a scarf
- To make a wider scarf, finger knit two or three sections of equal lengths, and then use a crochet hook or large kid's plastic embroidery needle to stitch together. If you alternate colors you can create a striking striped pattern.
Will You Try Finger Knitting?
What Will You Make?
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SMW1962
May 19, 2012 @ 10:07 pm | delete
- I taught my granddaughter to finger knit and am amazed at what she comes up with.
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Melissa MacCrae
Apr 4, 2012 @ 11:41 am | delete
- Thanks! I definitely will teach finger knitting at Spin a Yarn, my yarn shop in Brewer, Maine.
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GrammaLinda
Mar 22, 2012 @ 2:11 pm | delete
- My granddaughters all do this. I enjoy the gifts they make, and they enjoy the fun of making them.
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Pinkchic18
Mar 12, 2012 @ 10:15 am | delete
- I will definitely give this a try. Nice lens!!
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desertdarlene Feb 5, 2012 @ 8:36 pm | delete
- This sounds good. Sometimes, you can't bring knitting needles to some places.
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freyalou
Dec 24, 2011 @ 4:43 pm | delete
- I've been wanting to learn finger knitting for a while. Thanks for the informative lens!
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MomwithAHook Dec 26, 2011 @ 2:46 pm | delete
- Yay, another finger knitter. Look up finger knitting on youtube and you'll see new uploads for finger knitting scarves. Plus the latest issue of Living Craft has a tutorial on a finger knitted scarf. :)
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TopToysForKids
Dec 14, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
- This is very cool...sharing with my 'little friends'. :)
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Papier Sep 19, 2011 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- love that finger knitting scarf project
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Frankster Aug 25, 2011 @ 5:57 pm | delete
- Finger knitting is a great idea for the plane. They frown on knitting needles on the plane. ;-) Thanks for sharing. Bear hugs, Frankster
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- They also frown on knitting needles in public offices like court houses - if you need something to do, finger knitting can be a great distraction for kids and adults.
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Mujjen
Aug 24, 2011 @ 10:07 am | delete
- THis is fun to do, especially for kids, but I still prefer "real" knitting.
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- I agree, knitting on needles is definitely better but for developing hand and eye coordination finger knitting is great for kids. For adults, it can be a nice entry into knitting or even crochet.
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Carissa Noosum
Jul 20, 2011 @ 4:00 pm | delete
- i love to finger knit but i need to learn how to make more columbs and how to make a hat!!!
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- I've never made anything but a very long rope and a silly red intestines for my 10 year old. :O: I know on youtube they have a tutorial for finger knitting a flower - maybe a how to finger knit a hat is out there too?
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Donita_Marie
Jul 10, 2011 @ 1:15 am | delete
- Thanks for the info on Finger Knitting, always looking for new and fun things to do with the kids! :))
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- I find kids love this craft - using bulky natural yarn helps in the process - makes it a sensory experience and helps with hand-eye coordination.
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BuildABetterMouseTrip
May 30, 2011 @ 11:09 am | delete
- Thank you for stopping by and blessing my lens.
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Joan4
May 29, 2011 @ 7:16 am | delete
- Oh we definitely must learn to do this -- great project for grandma and granddaughter! thank you!
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- Perfect for Gma's and their GDaughters. Enjoy.
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bakerwoman Mar 28, 2011 @ 11:44 pm | delete
- Something different to do when you have a ball of yarn and lots of time to kill. And creating something out of the blues. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
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- definitely something different - and yes it does pass the time :)
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chemknitsblog
Jan 14, 2011 @ 4:19 pm | delete
- I never thought about finger knitting before... and I think about knitting a lot! Thanks for sharing this topic :)
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- I never heard about finger knitting before my children and I attended a waldorf inspired playgroup when they were young. Thanks for dropping by.
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grandmamarilyn
Jan 2, 2011 @ 4:44 pm | delete
- Wow! I am impressed with the children doing the finger knitting. Wish I could get my grandchildren interested but their interests lie in electronics.
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- It takes time to get kids interested but usually you have to take the 'gizmos' away - maybe when you take them to the park - you can just pull out some yarn and start fingerkintting - you might get them curious enough to want to learn from you.
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jgelien Nov 10, 2010 @ 12:31 pm | delete
- I want to try this. I mean if kids can do it... scratch that. Most things kids can do, I can't. But I really think I could handle this one. Thanks for a cool lens.
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hlkljgk Sep 26, 2010 @ 5:48 pm | delete
- great lens. thanks for the vids.
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WeddingZazzle
Sep 26, 2010 @ 4:11 pm | delete
- I've never seen this...will have to try one day. Thumbs up!
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Pukeko
Sep 26, 2010 @ 2:44 pm | delete
- Finger Knitting looks so cool. I am going to try this with my kids.
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Irenemaria
Sep 12, 2010 @ 2:21 am | delete
- I have seen something similar when you use an empty wooden spool and have four little nails around the hole
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Tiffany
Jan 13, 2010 @ 3:31 pm | delete
- How neat! My daughter would love this.
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rms Jan 9, 2010 @ 8:08 am | delete
- Very cool! I might even be able to do this! :)
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CherylK Dec 3, 2009 @ 11:53 am | delete
- Great lens...I loved the video of Maybelle finger knitting although it's sideways and would be easier to view if it could be rotated. I'm going to practice this and try to teach it to my grandkids!
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- yeah, as I didn't make the video I don't know how I could rotate it..
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