[missm]

I'm wondering whether my 7 year old is old enough to knit a scarf for a Christmas gift. Any ideas? Suggestions?

 

[onlyboys]

Maybe you could start her out finger knitting. My son, who is 10, does that quite well. I think he could knit if I taught him.

 

[4evermom]

I think of 7 as being the beginning age of being able to learn knitting. So if she is interested, she could probably do it with a little help.

 

[kitchenwitch]

Is that spelt right?
My eight year old crochet----she does that thing with the little needle hook! LOL

 

[neptunemama]

My daughter just turned seven, and she's been knitting since late last fall. Several of her friends, all ages 6-7 know how to knit. Your 7 yr old should be fine learning how to knit, if interested.

 

[Alkenny]

My DD is 13 now, but when she was 5 my cousin gave her a Christmas gift of a basket filled with supplies AND lessons. She took right to it.

 

[Mirzam]

My DD learned to knit at 7 in 1st grade at school. The first thing the class knitted was a purse. So I would say definitely she is old enough. I don't remember how old I was when my grandmother taught me to knit, probably around six or seven. I loved knitting and was very prolific!

 

[Ellien C]

I learned to knit at 8 and to crotchet at 7. A general rule of thumb is that they can learn to knit when they can hold a pencil properly. I think 7 is old enough and 6 is not out of the question.

 

[MamaRabbit]

DD isn't old enough yet, but I plan on starting her at 7 or 8, which is about when I started. And I taught myself with a book using just the pictures.

 

[karen ann]

I taught my 5 y.o. DS to crochet granny squares, so if your 7 y.o. is interested I don't see why not. I think Magic Cabin (and probably a lot of other places too) has pretty neat learn to knit project kits that come with instructions, yarn and needles.

 

[saphire]

My dd loves any yarn crafts! I showed her how to finger knit at 5 and she did it constantly for months! She just turned 7 and has basic crochet and knitting skills as well as a 'nifty knitter' that she really enjoys. I showed several kids (and some adults) how to finger knit and they loved it. I just wish I could knit better.