Learn how to knit

1. Knitting

2. Knitting is over 1,000 years old!

3. 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.

4. What materials do you need?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. Learn to Knit
In through the front door,
Run around the back,
Hop through the window,
Off jumps Jack.

16. 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

17. Works Cited
Bordhi, Cat. “A Guide for Bringing Knitting and Spinning into Elementary through High
School Classrooms.” Cat Bordhi. Wordpress.com, 2012. Web. 7 November, 2012.
EducationWorld. “Building Close-Knit Communities: Handcraft Makes a Comeback.”
EducationWorld. EducationWorld, n.d. Web. 7 November, 2012.
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.