Is Knitting or Crochet Easier For Your Kids

Knitting and crocheting are both excellent activities to keep your kids busy. It boosts brain functions by stimulating creativity, hand-eye coordination and building the attention span required to help kids learn.

Both of these crafts have different benefits which is why identifying what works best and when to introduce them to your kids is key to getting the best of both worlds. First you should determine your child’s skills so you can teach them the appropriate crafting techniques. Focus on what helps keep you motivated and eager to learn. Depending on his/ her preferences, pick one that works best for your child.

Needlework for kids?

Generally, by the age of 5 kids develop the motor skills and concentration required to learn knitting and crocheting. It can be an immersive experience for them, and to get them well on their way, making it a fun-filled experience is key. You could do this by engaging with them directly and using fun rhymes.

To get started, you will need colorful yarn, bamboo needles, and a patient kid.

Knitting Vs. Crocheting

The craft of knitting requires 2 long needles and yarn. It involves creating loops and transferring them from one needle to another- that would mean most of the working happens within the needles. Knitting is slightly more time-consuming when compared to crocheting as it involves many more complicated movements. However, with those complicated movements you can get a variety of stitches done and the final product is much more purposefully designed. This leaves room for your kids to imagine and explore.

Crocheting on the other hand generally takes up less time, requires only a single hook and usually consists of stitches that look more like knots. The movements used in crocheting are less complicated compared to knitting but that means, there’s slightly less canvas space to work on in terms of creativity.

Children who learn how to knit from an early age can develop more complicated skills. The great benefit of knitting is that it supports sophisticated designs in intermediate to advanced stages.

Benefits of Knitting and Crocheting

Knitting :-

  1. Making and mending skills – They will have a better understanding of the time and effort that is required to produce such goods. 
  1. Exploring self creativity – Kids will have a tangible memory of their accomplishment once they have finished a knitting project.
  1. Reading and learning mathematical skills – Knitting is a mixture of both science and art. It allows children to learn many pattern related engineering concepts.
  1. Developing hand-eye coordination – A deft hand is crucial while handling a pair of needles and performing the knit in purl motion. Knitting teaches children how to work carefully, improving their fine motor skills and concentration.

Crochet :-

  1. Learning to crochet can boost self-esteem – The thrill of discovering a new skill comes first and creating useful goods for oneself will be an opportunity that inspires such pride.
  1. Children will be able express their creativity in a new way – While being a structured craft, crochet is also incredibly flexible, offering kids plenty of room to express themselves through their choice of colors and other project-related choices.
  1. Crocheting hones motor skills – A hook and yarn crafting might seem difficult for kids at first, but as they practice,  their motor skills will advance and it will get simpler.

What to pick?

By now, I think we’ve made it clear that picking what’s right for your kids almost always boils down to their personal preferences. If you are still unsure it’s always a good idea to get them started with crocheting or at least basic knitting. 

If they find it a bit challenging, you could continue working on crocheting for a while before moving onto more complicated weaves but if they get on really well, you can switch to more advanced stitches and enjoy the learning process with them!

Ultimately, it’s best to stick to one of these crafts so they have room for improvement.

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