Finger knitting is a super simple craft project that kids of almost all ages can do. They can make a variety of things that will give them quick satisfaction of creating something and seeing a finished product.
Also, you only need yarn, scissors, and your fingers to do any of these projects. No special supplies or tools are necessary.
Finger Knit Butterfly
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Red Ted Art.
Get the Finger Knit Butterfly pattern here!
Using standard worst-weight yarn and a pipe cleaner, you can make this super simple finger-knit butterfly!
You can use two different color yarns for the top wings and the bottom wings!
Finger Knit Octopus
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Flax and Twine on Ravelry.
Get the Finger Knit Octopus Family pattern here!
Using chunky yarn, some googly eyes or buttons, stuffing, and some scrap fabric or ribbon, these finger-knit octopuses are a super cute project idea!
You can use any color yarn and even try some
Finger Knit Headband
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Happy Homeschool Nest.
Get the Finger Knit Headband pattern here!
Using standard worst-weight yarn, kids can easily make finger-knit headbands of varying sizes and colors.
You can use any color yarn and even try some
Easy Finger Knit Bunny
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Red Ted Art.
Get the Finger Knit Bunnies pattern here!
Use chunky yarn or two strands of worst-weight yarn to make these cute finger-knit bunnies! Also, have some scrap yarn on hand to make the eyes and nose.
Finger Knit Necklace and Flower
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Housing a Forest.
Get the Finger Knit Necklace and Flower pattern here!
This would be a great project to dry using chunky yarn but it would also look great with standard worst-weight yarn.
Kids can even try using different colors of yarn for a different look, making the necklace one color and the flower another.
Finger Knit Mason Jar Cozies
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Julia Measures.
Get the Finger Knit Necklace and Flower pattern here!
Kids can try using different colors of yarn buttons for different looks and experiment with different combinations.
Finger Knit Snakes
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Red Ted Art.
Get the Finger Knit Snake pattern here!
Use two different colors of worst-weight yarn and some googly eyes, kids can create this fun snake toy!
Kids can try using different colors of yarn and different weights to change the look of their snake and experiment with different combinations.
Finger Knit Flower Crown and Necklace
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Hello, Wonderful.
Get the Finger Knit Flower Crown and Necklace pattern here!
Using standard worst-weight yarn or a soft chunky weight yarn and some felt flowers, kids can easily make these super cute finger knit crowns and necklaces.
Kids can even try using different colored yarn for a different look!
Finger Knit Ear Warmer
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Simply Maggie.
Get the Finger Knit Ear Warmer pattern here!
This earwarmer
Kids can even try using
Finger Knit Chunky Blanket
This simple finger-knit project for kids comes from Make & Do Crew.
Get the Finger Knit Blanket pattern here!
This beginner finger-knit project might be a little more challenging than the others in this article, but still very simple for kids to do.
Using different colors, they could make a finger-knit blanket of any size.
So how do you teach kids how to finger knit? Learning how to finger knit for kids is very simple. It can be done with as many as four fingers and as few as two fingers, depending on how thick you want your “rope” to be. You can find some easy-to-follow instructions right here on howtoarmknit.com for a different method of finger knitting.
Finger knitting can be done with standard worst-weight yarn or with bulky yarn for different effects and looks. Play around with different types of yarn to see what looks cool for each project.
Once your kids have learned how to finger knit, here are some great projects they can make!
More Finger Knit Projects for Kids?
Have you completed some fun finger knit projects with your kids or in the classroom? I’d love to see what you made! Share your pictures on my Facebook page or feel free to leave a comment below!