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Knitting isn’t just for when you are sitting in front of a warm fire, it is a hobby you can take with you! Knitting is a wonderful craft to learn and it can be taken anywhere. In the knitting project, you will learn knitting techniques and tips. Did you know that many professions use the techniques learned in knitting (think, surgeons) and other professions use the concentration acquired (think, acting or engineering)?
STARTING OUT
STARTING OUT
🍀 Choose the right kind of yarn to use for simple projects
🍀 Identify different types of knitting equipment
🍀 Evaluate the type of needle to use for each project
🍀 Learn to make a slip knot
🍀 Understand how to hold the needles and yarn
🍀 Learn how to cast on
🍀 Learn the basic stiches and create simple projects
🍀 Learn pattern abbreviations and follow a pattern
LEARNING MORE
LEARNING MORE
🍀 Learn to use circular and double pointed needles
🍀 Learn how to long-tail cast on
🍀 Use a garter stitch and stockinette stitch
🍀 Learn to knit with four needles
🍀 Be able to identify the six standard yarn weight groups
🍀 Understand what a dye lot is and why it is important
GOING FURTHER
GOING FURTHER
🍀 Altering patterns to fit an individual or change the pattern to add your own special touch
🍀 Learn how to properly graft
🍀 Learn how to properly care for garments and items you have knit
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H - Knitting
🍀 Knitting Made Easy, Knitting Project Guide
Knitting Made Easy is written for beginners, and features easy to understand diagrams and step by step instructions to illustrate knitting stitches and techniques. When you have mastered the basic techniques, try the projects included in this book they’re designed especially for beginners!
Please note that you will need to make an account with ravelry.com to download the content
🍀 Yarn - The Essential Element of Knitting
🍀 Knitting Project Information Sheet
Source: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/_infosheets/knitting.pdf
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