So normally knitting projects got set aside this weekend for a new endeavor. May I present not one, but two works in progress?

Knitter Ally and Knitter Katie!

Spent the weekend visiting my family, and Ally (on the left, in pink) asked if I’d teach her to knit. What aunt would say no?

One trip to Ewenique Yarns later, I had some pink Lamb’s Pride and a pair of short size 9 needles. I sat down with Ally after school and started teaching. I did find out pretty quickly that getting used to both holding yarn and needles seemed a bit much, so I put the needles away and started with finger knitting a chain. Much better, and she was really enjoying herself.

Of course, this is when Katie asked to learn, too. I was a touch hesitant – she’s only five, while her sister is almost eight. But I figured she could at least tie knots, if nothing else. After some suggestion from Dad on how to help her visualize it (involving Ariel, the Little Mermaid, swimming in and out of a cavern), she was making her own chain!

The most amazing thing is that they both sat still for nearly an hour – Katie for 45 minutes, Ally for an hour and a half. Knowing them both, that’s unheard of!

The next day I cast on for Ally again, and she did a few rows entirely on her own. Sure, I started her with twenty stitches, and she ended up with 28 before long, but every beginning knitter does that. I’m still proud of her! I just regret that I don’t have a picture of her knitting. However, I should be back this weekend, so I’ll take a picture then.

So, do I get forgiven for not having any knitting of my own to show off?