A girl after my own heart. . .

She's crafting!  Can you tell what she's doing in this picture?  If you guessed French Knitting, or Spool Knitting, you are correct!

I didn't think she was old enough for this yet, but her Farmor (father's mother, or paternal grandmother in Swedish) bought it for her for Christmas and she was great at it!  I was so proud. . . and so was she. . .

I had never heard this referred to as French Knitting, but I see after searching around a bit on the net that it is commonly called that.  It's also called Corking or Knitting Nancies.  Here is the kit Farmor got for her.

And here are some links:

• French Knitting Reels -- how to make your own knitting reel.
• How to use a knitting spool -- photos showing how to use the spool.
• Corking -- A book that tells you how to make corking toys, as well as what to do with all those knitted cords.
• Spool Knit Jewelry -- a Klutz kit for the slightly older child.  This one looks like fun and includes everything you need to make bracelets!

And now I'm off to Marshall Field's to see Santa and eat by the big tree in the Walnut room!

Comments

[Marie]

How cute is she? I love when little ones are crafting - my niece always wants to come over my house since I have all the "fun" stuff!

[PJ]

YEAH! That is wonderful! Something se will always enjoy- in one form or another, right? Love your table that was gorgeous!

[Vicki]

Gotta get them started early. That kit is so fun! I love her sweatshirt too :)

[Imbrium]

What a cutie! And what a wonderful thing to get her started crafting early.

I've never seen corking/spool knitting/whatever before...it kinda looks like fun, even for growups.

[--Deb]

Love the proud, accomplished look on her face!

[Strikkelise]

I love knitting spools, and I'm impressed by the young new knitter!

[Denise]

Wooo hoo! She is in knitting without needles territory!! She must show off her creations at the KWON message board!!http://www.knittingwithoutneedles.com/forum/index.php
And check out Isela's sites http://isela.typepad.com/looming_crafts/ there is lots of information there!!!

[Beth]

I gave my youngest a knitting spool last year for Christmas (she had just turned 4yo). She loves it and has been bugging me to knit with needles now.