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January 15, 2015

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for Kids

Finger Knitting Valentines Craft ~ Heart Necklaces

The kids LOVE Finger Knitting.  It is so easy to learn, and can be taken anywhere.  Love it! We are always on the look out for simple Valentine crafts for kids.  This little heart necklace is totally fits that description.  Plus, the girls favorite part…its created using their knitting.

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for Kids

Materials Needed:

  • Finger Knitting Strand ~ about 8-9 inches.  We found the thicker yarn worked best
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Jewels ~ You can never have enough sparkle!

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for Kids

How to make a heart necklace:

Start be creating a short strand of finger knitting, about 8-9 inches long.  Check out this simple Video Tutorial on how to Finger Knit.

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for KidsMake sure to leave a long tail on one end.  This will eventually become the necklace “chain”.  Depending on how long you want your necklace, will depend on how long to leave the tail.

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for KidsFold the Knitting in half, and secure with hot glue.  Next fold in the ends of the knitting and secure those with hot glue as well.  The short tail will be hidden right inside the heart.  Tuck the tail of the longer strand inside and secure with glue.

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for Kids Embellish with a little sparkle!

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for Kids

 

Happy Valentines Day!

Heart Necklaces ~ Valentine Crafts for Kids

For more Finger Knitting Projects, check out our:

How to Finger Knit

Simple Valentines Home Decor using Finger Knitting

Finger Knitting Necklace and Headband

Finger Knitted Ghost Garland

Posted in Holidays, Kid Projects and tagged Finger Knitting, Heart, Kid Projects, Valentines Day, Yarn.

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