WOODEN FRENCH KNITTING DOLL ~ GLUCKSKAFER
by Gluckskafer
Glückskäfer French Knitting Dolly
This simple wooden knitting doll is a great introduction to knitting for children. This is a great introduction to knitting crafts for kids, and its quick and simple to learn how to use – children will be producing meters of knitting in no time!
The finished product can be used to create garlands, dolls clothes, play jewellery and ties for present wrapping.
A wooden knitting doll for French knitting is made up of a hollow turned wooden spindle with 4 wire hooks to hold the wool at one end, and a small wooden knitting needle to loop the wool over the hooks. The knitting travels down the spindle and out through the bottom in a long string, and can be made into bracelets, belts, placemats and all sorts of fun items.
French knitting is a therapeutic craft that can be picked up easily and keeps little hands busy.
This kit contains one wooden knitting dolly and a wooden needle – wool is not included.
Important: This is not a toy. Due to sharp points, needles are not suitable for under 5 years.
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Established over 60 years ago, Gluckskafer was a small family run toy business located in the south of Germany. It was founded by Manfred Käfer, whose personal commitment to the good of all children is not only reflected by his entrepreneurial accomplishment but by being a father of 6 wonderful children. Now owned by Nic Toys, Gluckskafer are renown around the world for their beautiful wooden toys that allow for creative play and child directed free play, encouraging imagination and natural development for themselves.
Gluckskafer have a strong environmental commitment and only use selected wood, mainly beech and maple, from European forests certified for sustainable forestry according to FSC / PEFC standards.