Help! I want to knit/crochet some things but I have all boys!?

Question

I am want to try some beginner projects and would like to make things for my family but I have all boys! What suggestions do you have for me? My son's ages are 10 1/2, 7 1/2, 5, and 2 1/2.

MyBig...it makes a difference if your a neurotic mother who is overly concerned with every developmental stage that children go though. LOL. Admittedly, the knitting is more for my pleasure but we're a big time 4H family. I'm the rabbit, poultry, AND cavy leader for our local club so we've got a small zoo but I like the way you think!

Answer 1

make a snake scarf! so cute and simple. You can find patterns buy googling knit snake scarf.

Answer 2

Hi :

Try the following websites and books:

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php

http://www.crochetdesigns.com/patterns/set48/default.htm

http://www.freepatterns.com/list.html?cat_id=307

http://www.bsu.edu/web/jmsutton2/cr/cr/people.html

http://www.frugalhaus.com/scripts/freepats.asp

https://www.frugalhaus.com/Scripts/default.asp


http://www.allfreecrafts.com/charity-crafts.shtml

http://www.knitwhits.com/

http://www.interweave.com/knit/projects/children.asp

http://www.lovinghugsfamily.com/Patterns.html

http://www.bernat.com/whatsnew.php

http://www.hookmeupcrochet.com/Create/Patterns/default.htm

http://home.swbell.net/amjack/

http://www.shadylane.com/

http://www.monstercrochet.com/Patterns.html

http://www.crochetkim.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/

http://www.dovetaildesigns.com/

http://home.att.net/~shannonms/Pages/patternlink.html

http://barbscraftbooks.tripod.com/barbscrochet/

http://www.freecrochetlibrary.org/

http://www.smartcrochet.com/

http://marniemaclean.com/patterns/index.html

http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/product.html

http://cache.lionbrand.com/content-crochetPatternIndex.html

http://www.cm-crafts.com/CMCraftsCrochetFreePatternsIndex.htm

http://www.crochet.com/FreePatterns/FreePatternsIndex.html

http://www.vintage-crochet-patterns.com/royaltable-11.html

Books:

Crocheting School: A Complete Course
by Sterling Publishing Company, Fabbri Editori

Dream Toys: A Collection of Knit and Crochet Fantastical Toys
by Claire Garland, John Garland (Photographer)

From Needles to Hook: Complete Guide to Converting Knit Patterns to Crochet
by Donna Scott

Cool Crochet
by Melissa Leapman, Joe VanDeHatert (Photographer)

Not Your Mama's Crochet: The Cool and Creative Way to Join the Chain Gang
by Amy Swenson

Candy Blankies: Cuddly Crochet for Babies and Toddlers
by Candi Jensen

100 Crochet Projects
by Jean Leinhauser, Rita Weiss

Hope this helps

Answer 3

Boys wear knitted things. Sweaters are really nice. Mittens are good for the 2.5 year old.Your husband is just a grown up boy and it would be nice to knit him a sweater, socks or blanket as well. The boys would probably love to have something to match their dad. Depending on when you start your project, you may want to get the guys all matched up and dressed up for the holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. You could even begin a family tradition of it. Lots of love and God bless you on your project idea.

Answer 4

Afghans or blankets take a while to do and they are used by both sexes. You can start off really easy and learn more complicated stitches as you progress. They are great for everyone and you can also give them as gifts or donate. You can do other projects that are for girls and give them as gifts to girls in your family or donate them to families in need. Just because your boys might not use some of the items you might learn to do doesn't mean someone else can't use them. There are shelters and retirement homes and churches that would gladly take donations of nice gifts like that.

Answer 5

giggle giggle!! 4-H leader here for 20 years and now a 4-H grandmother!!

Yeah!! I know the drill!! You need and deserve something of your own that will help you to relax and be a better person!!

My son learned to do everything his sisters did. We had animals, sewing, cooking, everything and anything!! I had every stray kid in my house too from all over the neighborhood.

http://www.knittingdaily.com/ lots of ideas here for free download. site has both knit and crochet ideas for all ages and even dogs!!

requires sign up, but is free, and the newsletter comes daily.

Answer 6

Hats, scarves and mittens are always appreciated, even by boys. Throws and afghans are fun if you like a nice longterm project that you can carry with you everywhere. My mother spent a summer knitting knitting me a beautiful lighthouse throw that is much nicer than anything I could have found in a store, and it doesn't look like a granny blanket, either.

Dish scrubbies are a good quick project and they are very useful.
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Answer 7

There are many things you can crochet for boys. There are some basic patterns for slippers (use puffy paint on bottom to prevent slipping, hats (ski caps), mittens, scarves. Well if you are in the cold climate.

Boys wear sweaters, and play with teddy bears. And little boys love to snuggle up with a blanket made just for them the same as girls. Just use their favorite colors or their favorite team colors and they will love it.

Answer 8

You should knit or crochet baby blankets for children in the hospital or for orphaned children. You get to knit and help at the same time!

Answer 9

There is such a wide range of things you could make for boys - blankets for their beds, sweaters, hats, mittens, socks - the list goes on and on...... Just make sure it is in a fiber the boys like (let them pick it out)!!!

Good luck and happy knitting.....

Answer 10

I crocheted blankets for all my kids (2 girls, 1 boy). Since afghans are big projects, it took a while.

Answer 11

Blankets/afghans are always good beginner projects. You could always just make something for yourself if you want to make an article of clothing.