Girl Guides' session

Sian and I, accompanied and assisted by Sian's daughter Emma, attended the local Girl Guides last night and taught a session on knitting.  Most of the 21 girls had never knitted before, but they were great!  We covered casting on (start as you mean to go on, I always say!) and basic straight knitting.  We had some samples of a little mobile phone cover and I had typed out the wee pattern for that and a little purse.  They were really enthusiastic and by the end of an hour, all were knitting!
There were a few left-handers, so we were 'mirroring' what we did, and they all managed to form the loop, knit 14 cast on stitches on, then knit several rows.  I have sent them all off with a pair of knitting needles, a ball of wool and the pattern - although it is more for inspiration than for the actual instructions.
We are returning next week to help them finish off, sew up and - if time permits - to make a little flower for embellishing.  They are interested in coming along to the exhibition and the leader said she may organise an outing so they can come along.  If so, I can put on a workshop for them - such fun!