I taught a little girl to knit. Finally. For years I've been carrying around in my knit bag a bit of spare yarn and a pair of knitting needles made of chopsticks. The tips of the chopsticks need to be carefully sharpened in a pencil sharpener -- well, I suppose the tips could be shaped by a knife if a pencil sharpener isn't available. Buff off any rough spots with a nail file. Wooden knitting needles work best for beginners because the friction from the wood keeps the yarn from sliding. My student did very well, finished an entire row. I let her take the project with her, came home and converted another pair of chopsticks to knitting needles. I'm ready, should another eager student wander along.
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