Finger Knitting to Calm a Highly Sensitive Child

We are constantly looking for ways to empty my highly sensitive child’s ‘bucket’.  We discovered that finger knitting hits the spot.

Taking Up Knitting

For some reason I decided to try my hand at knitting (with needles) a few weeks ago. So far, to practice,  I have made scarves for my sons’ cuddly toys. I’ve also found it to be calming – a way to switch off my mind!

It’s because of this that I stumbled upon finger knitting for children.

Finger Knitting as a Calming Tool

Turns out that finger knitting is a fun activity for children, with the added bonus that it stops a racing mind and creates focus and concentration.

And what’s even better is that you don’t need a lot of supplies. All you need is some wool and a pair of scissors – oh and of course your fingers – and you’re away.

My eldest made himself a red and black striped scarf, with a little help from me stitching it all together. He’s got so in to it that he does it in school too – and is helping his classmates learn how to do it.

You Tube is full of helpful videos on finger knitting but we particularly liked this one by Good Knit Kisses.

More Calming Bucket Emptying Resources

If you are looking for other calming tools for a highly sensitive child check out bubbles in a bucket or the the Happy Sensitive Kids book: 101 Ways to Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Empty Their Bucket: Calming Tools During Times of Overwhelm