Finger knitting
Encyclopedia
Finger knitting is a simple form of knitting
in which yarn is knitted into a shorter but thicker twine. As its name suggests, the knitting only uses the hands during the entire process.
, set the record with a 2,779.49-metre strand, which weighed over five kilograms.
Knitting
Knitting is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth or other fine crafts. Knitted fabric consists of consecutive rows of loops, called stitches. As each row progresses, a new loop is pulled through an existing loop. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can...
in which yarn is knitted into a shorter but thicker twine. As its name suggests, the knitting only uses the hands during the entire process.
Uses
Finger knitting has been used to prepare to teach the children how to knit traditionally, without needles. It shows the child that knitting involves a series of loops strung together, which helps in their future understanding of knitting. Because of its simple execution, it is ideal for this purpose, as its concept can be grasped even by small children, and continued without aid. Finger knitting has also been practised on airplanes that prohibit knitting needles. Finger knitting improves hand-eye coordination.Records
Several record attempts have been made with finger knitting. The current record, as acknowledged by the Guinness Book of World Records, is held by a German man, who knitted a 4,321-metre strand in 2004. Ten days before the German record was set, 11-year-old Gemma Pouls of Hamilton, New ZealandHamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton is the centre of New Zealand's fourth largest urban area, and Hamilton City is the country's fourth largest territorial authority. Hamilton is in the Waikato Region of the North Island, approximately south of Auckland...
, set the record with a 2,779.49-metre strand, which weighed over five kilograms.
External links
- Feature Article: Finger Knitting – from KnittyKnittyKnitty.com is an online knitting magazine based in Toronto and published quarterly since fall 2002.The magazine was founded by Amy R. Singer and has been edited by her since its inception. Knitty presents free original knitting patterns, essays, and how-to articles written by professional...
magazine - Wandering Henry - finger knitting in story form, from CraftSanity
- How to Finger Weave