All too often I finding myself telling the kids that they're too young to try the myriad things they see us doing - sewing, crocheting, knitting, cooking, fly tying...you get the idea. It breaks my heart to see diappointment on those little faces. I think, more often than not, it's not the fact that they're too young that prevents me jumping in and letting them try. It's the fact that I'm not patient enough (and that I don't want to pass on my perfectionist nature).Last spring, I told Jordan that she was too young to learn how to crochet. She spent one afternoon with her aunt and lo and behold - crocheted circular coasters for her teacher gift. Knitting was next. I am no expert knitter, to be sure and told her that I wasn't sure she had enough coordination for TWO needles when I was only beginning to get the hang of it. Home from school comes a blanket for a Barbie doll. Apparently, Miss K could teach 18 of them to knit all at the same time. J then proceeded to teach Maya how to finger knit (we have many, many bracelets now).
In the spring, I begrudgingly told Jordan I would help her quilt a centerpiece for her aunt's birthday. She did beautifully (thank goodness for the speed control on the machine!).
Mike has been teaching the girls how to tie flies. I love it when Maya says, "wooly bugger"! 
Jordan did make a point that the girls in "Little House on the Prairie" could sew at a very young age and that I just have to let them TRY. That is my goal for this fall and winter.
Oh, and more knitting than just scarves. I can't wait to wear this one that I made from some great wool that I picked up in Colville. 
The baby poo yellow colour doesn't do it for me, but I love the feel of this and the hurdle stitch was super easy. Knit 2 rows, seed stitch 2 rows, repeat until the end of your rope!
The baby poo yellow colour doesn't do it for me, but I love the feel of this and the hurdle stitch was super easy. Knit 2 rows, seed stitch 2 rows, repeat until the end of your rope!
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