This is such a great skill to teach children.  It teaches rhythm, eye/hand coordination, and a deeply refined level of fine motor skill.  One of my students this year has not been overly excited about any project.  After learning how to do simple finger knitting – she said repeatedly – “I love finger knitting!! I love it!”  There is such a feeling of accomplishment!

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This student had finished making one bracelet and was on to another one!

A short video showing how I teach simple finger knitting.

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One child's finished knitting.  It then became a bracelet!