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Many parents love the idea of passing on their skills and hobbies to their children. For those who spend countless hours knitting scarves, blankets, and dishcloths, teaching your children this skill can be an exciting time. The team of women at Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers’ Co-Operative love to knit, and they are excited to see the next generation begin to hone their skills. Below, they highlight a few tips for keeping your kids interested in the activity.

A Guide to Getting Your Kids Excited About Knitting

Let Them Succeed

Children and teenagers can easily become frustrated with trying something new, especially if it’s a challenging skill. Though knitting may seem easy and simple for those who have done it for years, this skill is challenging for young hands. For this reason, you should make sure they have every opportunity to succeed. Choose yarns that won’t easily split and ensure the needles are the right size.

Make It Enjoyable

scarvesYou should also add as much fun as possible into the task. Let you kids choose their favorite color for their yarn and needles, and consider giving them a fun project to work on. For example, kids love to knit friendship bracelets or their own fashion accessories, like hats and scarves, which they can show off at school. And, if your kids struggle to remember the steps, consider teaching them rhymes or songs to help them achieve their goals. 

Keep Them Organized

As they practice and work on projects, your children will likely accumulate various items and bits of yarn. Rather than getting frustrated over the mess, help them to stay organized by providing cute storage bins that they can decorate themselves. This makes cleanup more fun and prevents you from leaving the area a mess. To avoid having scarves all over the house, encourage your child to put away finished projects or gift them to someone who would enjoy it.

If you’re interested in teaching your children or teenagers how to knit, turn to the experts at Oomingmak Musk Ox Producers’ Co-Operative. Offering a variety of Alaskan native goods, this souvenir shop features a cap kit, which is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring knitter to show off their skills. Not only will they enjoy the process, but they’ll also create something that they can then show off to all their friends. To learn more about their qiviut scarves and smokerings, call (907) 272-9225. You can also like them on Facebook for news and updates, and visit their website to view their inventory.

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