The Knifty Knitter I just got one.

My daughter has a set and I bought a set for my granddaughter. I've crocheted and knitted for years but couldn't get the hang of the things. LOL Years ago the four prong ones were known as a "knitting knobby". Does anyone else remember that?

Kids are never too young to learn. When my granddaughter was about 4, she would watch me crochet. She wanted to learn so I showed her the single crochet, then the double crochet. Often she would take my work from my hands, do a couple of stitches then hand it back. She is 12 now, she isn't interested enough to start her own project, she prefers to do a few stitches on my work but eventually she will want to start. The knifty knitter is nice to work with, I'm currently using mine with "plarn", plastic bags cut into strips and joined to make plastic yarn.

No I certainly haven't as I have never really had the Interest in anything like that My Mum is a brilliant Knitter The things she used to knit where great

what a great idea! it is good to show kids that they can make things and feel proud of their accomplishments too. my daughter has one and she loves to use it and makes all sorts of things.

Nope I've never heard of it. My mom tried to teach me to knit, but she gave up in frustration...

Hi Jillhill, I have a Knifty Knitter but, I've never actually used it. I like to crochet and would love to learn to knit. It seems like so much fun, I would love to knit a pair of socks.

my daughter of seven years loves such things but i have not tried the knifty knitter on them,i will surely try it out the next time when i go to market,thanks for the suggestion.

I think it's a good idea to introduce crafts to kids when they are young. Maybe not too young since they may lose interest. I have heard of the Knifty Knitter but have no idea how it works. Hope it works out well for your granddaughter and she enjoys making things for herself.

Hats off to you. I so wish I had someone in my life as a child who took an interest in me the way you do for your Granddaughter. I think it's important to teach them young. I can read and write and also knit and crochet but not able to do anything from a book. I have never heard of a Knifty Knitter so I looked it up to see what it was. I am wondering if this link will help. Good luck to your Granddaughter. http://www.bing.com/search?q=knifty+knitter+directions&FORM=MSNH11&qs=AS

GOOD MORNING JILL, It sounds really nifty, lol. I hope your grandaughter enjoys it. I haven't heard of them . I use to do alot of handwork but haven't done any in years, crocheting was the hardest thing i think i ever learned to do & never did get too far w/it. U are very smart to do all u do.

This is wonderful and I am sure that you are going to have such fun together. when I started school at five years old we were taught to knot and I made a duster for the chalk board! We were also taught arts and crafts the whole way through school and beginning High School at 11 year sold we were taught how to use a sewing machine and the first thing we all made were pillow cases! We also were taught to cook up to the age of 15 and then we chose whether to do sewing or cooking. I chose sewing and I was glad that I did as I made my own wedding dress and some suits and lots of clothes for myself. I do not have a sewing machine now but maybe if I eve retire then I will get one and start again. I do not know, but hope that these life skills are still taught in the U.K.

I love the kniffty knitter, round looms have been around for centuries actually and they are great for kids to use. My 8 yr. old is now in fact making a baby hat for a very soon to be new cousin (some time today!). I also enjoy using it when I need something to do that doesn't involve me counting. I have also created pattern stitches of my own design because I got bored with the only stitch they "have". I sell them in a booklet in my etsy store which you can find the link to on my page if you are interested. The knitter is great fun, enjoy!