Teaching children to crochet

[elli1987]

Hi,

I am a primary teacher and I am keen to get the children at school involved in the things that I make for charity. I crochet, but can not really read patterns, I am just wondering if anyone has any ideas of really simple things that I could crochet with children for charity. Any charity would be fine, but I think something quick, small and simple would be best to get us started. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

I teach children aged 3-11 so anything suitable for any age under 11 would be fab!

 

Thanks,

Elli

[Skoggy]

Plain and simple Granny Squares would be perfect I reckon. Mainly done with counting in 3's. Can use all the colours under the rainbow. Could make small ones as coasters? or dishclothes even maybe. Or each class could make their own blanket using the squares... and you can stitch them together.

[prettywoman030981]

I agree with the making squares to make a blanket. And it doesn't even have to be granny squares, Just a square of single crochet would work good! You could have them all pick a color and then you could stitch it together and donate the blanket to a homeless shelter or something like that!