Hand work is common in the ages of 6 to 12.

Preschool children are always doing hand work! Here are some links for hand work-

Boy Scout knot tying- http://www.troop7.org/Knots/

After tying knots, there is always Macramé-Here is a good site http://www.elainecraft.com/instructions/instructions.html

Finger Weaving is a traditional Native American hand work-find out more at

http://www.nativetech.org/finger/beltinstr.html

My mother is Norwegian and knitting was a national past time. She taught her children and grandchildren how to knit(boys included)

Here are some tips from Mom:

Use big knitting needles, circular are best because the stitches don't drop off.

Use yarn that is not too thick or thin-most yarn from superstores are perfect.

Make sure you start with something easy, like a scarf.

Here are some sites that might be helpful-

This site has great illustrations showing how to finger knit and easy to follow instructions- http://www.kidscanmakeit.com/AC0023.htm

Finger Knitting-This Mom taught her daughter how to finger knit when she was five, then how to crochet-read more at- http://www.woolworks.org/kids.html

Here is how to teach your child finger knitting- http://www.maggiesrags.com/tips_fingerknit.htm

This link has great tips, even how to make your own knitting needles http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_needlework_knitting/article/0,1789,HGTV_3263_1370846,00.html

Knitting Tips for beginners http://www.bhg.com/bhg/category.jhtml?catref=SC1649

Basic Knitting stitches and block- http://www.learntoknit.com/instructions_kn.php3

Knitting Dictionary (video illustrations) http://www.onceuponapattern.com/custom/klesson.html

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