First Knitting Lesson- Knitting for Babies

Today was the first day of kitting lessons for the Knitting for Babies project that has started in partnership with IB CAS and Vista High School Character Leaders. The project focuses on teaching high school students to knit in order to make blankets for Project Linus, http://www.projectlinus.org/ a non-profit organizations that provides babies in need with blankets for comfort and warmpth. I have taken up this project as one of my IB CAS projects because I have a passion for knitting and I like to help others; whether it is making a blanket for someone, or teaching someone a new skill, I enjoy it nonetheless. About 8 people showed up for today's lesson held at my house and I realized a few things throughout this experience of teaching others to knit. 

1. Everyone has different skill levels. Some people picked up knitting instatly much like I did a few years ago. Others have some more trouble visualizing how all the stitches come together for the end result of a blanket. But this is completely okay, although some people may get impatient after a while of trying to learn, it is best to be encouraging and supportive by answering all questions and demonstrating the knitting techniques that have worked for in the past.
2. When we work together with a goal in mind, anything can be possible! We began to talk about the blankets we would like to make and the difference we would make to a child with our blankets.
3. Planning is key. We were supposed to have our meeting at a local park today, but it began to rain, so we moved the knitting inside! Also we have all agreed to meet every Friday in Mr. Hanlon's room until school is out for 30 minutes during ELP to talk about our project and knit.

Today, I spent a total of 3 hours knitting and teaching. 3hrs of Creativity