Crafts
Related: About this forumLooking for some hints for crafts for family member with a hand tremor
An adult who would love to learn to knit or crochet, but is not able to do so.
Mildly developmentally delayed, but that shouldn't be an impediment for a craft.
Any hints?
She is able to use the sewing machine, but aside from making throw pillows and place mats we haven't ventured further.
She does draw with colored pencils, but is a little bored with it.
Thanks in advance for any hints. I thought a bit about weaving but don't know what kind of projects would be simple aside from the ubiquitous pot holders.


Phoenix61
(18,355 posts)they can be a bit expensive. Would someone be able to cut the fabric for her?
Grasswire2
(13,814 posts)...something that doesn't require sitting at the machine to do.
Good idea, though. Thanks.
NJCher
(40,098 posts)I received a donation of it so I had my garden elementary students use it to make some sort of solution to a garden problem. This was a class of gifted kids so we got some interesting solutions.
To this day we are still using some of them.
Its really fun to roll up in shapes plus you can do patterns, depending on what colors you buy.
Grasswire2
(13,814 posts)debm55
(44,582 posts)tons of tuts to follow or get ideas.
hlthe2b
(109,776 posts)You don't have to have great "hand control" and there aren't sharp implements to worry about.
Search on Amazon for the kits. Here's one listing:
https://www.amazon.com/Beginner-Pattern-Handmade-Festival-Decoration/dp/B08D74PDDP/ref=asc_df_B08D74PDDP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459729346978&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14799990787008643770&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028897&hvtargid=pla-956590522951&psc=1
Grasswire2
(13,814 posts)I think we'll order an easy kit and see how it goes.
Thanks!
hlthe2b
(109,776 posts)nebby70
(491 posts)... some folks have had success with 'loom' knitting....
Grasswire2
(13,814 posts)Thanks!

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