Grossman Camp Knitting Knews (Part 1)

Knitting at Grossman Camp continues to provide campers with a creative outlet in a relaxed environment. Young knitters use their fingers or large red "spools." So far this summer, they have knit colorful headbands, necklaces, popsicles, finger puppets, rattlesnakes, and jump ropes. Older campers have learned to knit using knitting needles (US size 8) and have created bookmarks, key chains, change purses, fashionable scarves, adorable sheep, juggling balls, and bean bags. Non-knitters have made colorful pom-poms, yarn dolls, and yarn octopuses. Knitting is a popular Chugim option for boys and girls alike. I en"joy" seeing the campers wearing their creations as they arrive at camp each morning!

The campers are VERY proud of their Knitting accomplishments! Here are a few of their finished projects... (These photos were taken with my cell phone camera, so they are not as sharp as I would like them to be!)

-- "Joy" of Knitting --

Summer 2008

"Is my rope the longest at camp?"

Crochet headband and pompoms

Blue (but not sad) Octopus

"Longest Rattlesnake" Contest

"Hula Girl" Yarn Dolls

Juggling Ball

Summer 2007

Cuddly Caterpillar

Colorful Jumprope