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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.

Contents 1 Uses 2 Hobbies 3 Records 4 External links

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Finger knitting has been used to prepare to teach the children how to knit traditionally, with 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 practiced on airplanes that prohibit knitting needles. Finger knitting improves hand-eye coordination.

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Finger knitting is a fun activity for primary school age children. Many children enjoy finger knitting as it gives them a sense of achievement. Finger knitting keeps your hands occupied, allowing your mind to concentrate on other things. Most children can learn to finger knit within 30 minutes if they put their hands and minds to it.

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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-meter strand in 2004.^[1]. Ten days before the German record was set, 11-year-old Gemma Pouls of Hamilton, New Zealand, set the record with a 2,779.49-meter strand, which weighed over five kilograms.^[1]

[edit] External links

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• Article - from Knitty magazine
• Wandering Henry - finger knitting in story form, from CraftSanity
• How to Finger Weave

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In May 2008, Yarra Junction Primary school, in the Yarra Vally Australia, worked together to produce 928.5 metres of finger knitting as part of a whole school mathematics activity.