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October 3, 2006
Dang.
Dang it! I lost my stupid camera battery charger. I have socktoberfest sock beginnings to show you, too! Does anyone know where I put it? (Tonight I start the full-out search. Could it be in one of my million craft/tote bags? Probably.)
I might start volunteering to teach knitting at one of the Boys & Girls Clubs in Springfield. I contacted the volunteer cordinator today, so I'm excited to see what happens! Any advice for teaching knitting to kids?
Posted by zarah at October 3, 2006 6:10 AM
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Um, my advise is to drink wine before you go. Just kidding. I'm sure someone with some experience with such things will stop by and give you some pointers. Me? I'm clueless.
Posted by: Stephanie at October 3, 2006 3:25 PM
hope you find your battery charger!
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen at October 3, 2006 3:26 PM
Maybe your camera battery is in Tahiti with mine. Stupid batteries.
Posted by: Kristin at October 3, 2006 4:07 PM
Use Big Needles and thick yarn like worsted weight. Good for you volunteering!
Posted by: KnitPastis at October 3, 2006 6:44 PM
Oh how fun! Some advice? Be ready with lots of patience! I've been trying to teach my husband's little sister to knit for ages (she's 8) and it's taking her a while to get it. It's still fun though :)
Posted by: Sarah at October 3, 2006 8:22 PM
Hope you find the charger!
Posted by: Lolly at October 4, 2006 10:49 AM
I agree with starting the kids off on big yarn/needles because they'll want to grab the needles with their entire hand as opposed to balancing between fingers - which is fine. Also - it's easier to see big needles when it's time to clean up. ;) Also - try to get someone that knits to volunteer with you so there's more 1-on-1 interaction, etc. That's all I can think of. Good luck!
Posted by: Macoco at October 4, 2006 2:35 PM
Well, I've been teaching grown ladies to knit, and it is tough. People learn at such different rates, some will pick it up right away and some will be much, much slower. Teaching casting on is the hardest. I second the big needles thing. And light colored yarn, too.
Good luck!
Posted by: Laura at October 4, 2006 4:05 PM
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