Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Teach Your Children Well

It is finally time to teach the Princess to knit. I told her she needed to learn how to tie a knot and a bow, the good 'ole rabbit ears, and by golly she did it. We had our first quick lesson on Sunday night.

She picked a set of pink plastic needles that I had in my collection and some pink yarn, of course. I casted on for her to make it easier for her. She put her hands on mine and off we went. We did two rows this way and then she did a row herself, sort of. She didn't get too frustrated and I was really proud of her. I know it is going to take her a while to get it on her own but she really has the drive to learn and she really wants something that she and I can be passionate about together.

I spend a lot of time with Miss Sunshine either taking her to appointments or doing therapy at home, I want something the Princess and I can have for the two of us that we can do where ever. The Princess decided it should be knitting and I completely agree with her. You should just see the excitement in her face and twinkle in her eyes.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yay! Getting the next generation hooked early. BTW, I just finished a surprise for you. I want to get a couple more things to top off the package and then it will be on its way to you!

SissySees said...

Exceptionally exciting! I wish I had a little girl to teach to knit. :(

NH Knitting Mama said...

I'm sure there is some twinkling in your eye, too, Mama! Good for you for teaching her right!

RandomRanter said...

Yay for the Princess!

Anonymous said...

WTG Princess! That's really nice that you have a hobby you can share. Is she going to knit some clothes for her doll?