Hey guys, I’ve had a few kids in my family ask me to teach them crochet. Does anyone have advice? Btw, the ages are around 6 years old, so they won’t stay put for long, but still insist on being taught! Does anyone have experience teaching kids to crochet?
Thanks!
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I would suggest to make them set a goal of what they would like to make (something simple like a stress ball, little toy, or a bow) This gives them something to work up to.
Some of the kids will (unavoidably) lose focus at some point, but encourage them to keep going towards their goal so they can make something they hopefully love at the end!
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oh yeah and provide examples of the things they will make so the kids have an idea of what their making
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Thanks for the ideas! I’ll try them out!
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I tried teaching my 6 year old sister how to crochet and she just couldn’t follow instructions. My mom keeps telling me to teach her but I get pretty frustrated when she can’t simply hold the hook. I’ll keep teaching her until she does follow, but until then shes stuck on step one. Hope you have better luck.
I did have her sew her own crochet cherry.
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I know, it’s really hard since they get frustrated so easily. People think it’s something you just show them and they automatically know what to do!
My sister wants to immediately jump into making these huge projects, when she hasn’t even mastered chaining yet!
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I have taught my younger cousins to make chains and practice doing so A LOT! They have been making bows, bracelets and even necklaces for friends (i have so many from them that i cherish!) My advice is to let them progress at their own speed, and have them watch youtube videos and practice. One of them learned how to make all sorts of things like amigurumi in 3 days! Some people are visual learners or need more help. Also try to make it as simple as possible, and encourage them when learning!
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I think the hardest thing to teach young & old alike is tension. If someone has an easy fix, please let me know
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Around 6, I learned to make chains on my finger, then tied them into bracelets… It’s a good way to start them, but if they lose interest they can tie off and still have a finished project 
I may have had miles and miles long chains (ok as long as a skein of yarn would give me)
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I have four kids, one of which is 12 and shes been crocheting for a couple years now and her brothers who are left handed (we’re both right handed) are now learning. One is 7 and one is 9 and theyre actually crocheting after tears, blood, and sweat. Just kidding, only tears, but they both finally got it. Mostly i give them access to leftover yarn balls and an extra set of crochet hooks. After they played around with chaining, i would make their first row after the chain, and show them the small V. They are only doing single crochet, but theyre doing very well and they know how to ch 1 after their row is finished. We’re still missing stitches, and theyre learning to count stitches as they go, and we’re still working on tension. They love it so much theyve purchased with their own money a crochet hook and some yarn. Their first project is a scarf, something they can wear and be proud of. About 25 stitches wide, until the length is where they feel its comfortable for them to wear. Its a long process but theyve stuck with it. So, out of 6 people in our house, 5 crochet, all of whom ive taught. Additionally, i only learned how to crochet 2 years ago myself.
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