Knitting is especially beneficial for children because it helps develop:
- fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- concentration and sustained attention
- perseverance when facing challenges
- creativity and self-expression
- self-confidence through creating tangible objects
- calmness and stress reduction thanks to its meditative effect
The activity also encourages independence, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of making something with their own hands.
1er trimestre: Introduction
- Introduction to materials
- casting on
- garter stitch
- simple first projects (bracelet, mini square, bookmark).
2nd trimestre : design
- Stockinette stitch
- colour changes
- simple assembly
- personalised projects (small clutch bag, headband, decoration).
The program may vary depending on the skills and the progress achieved along the way.