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Flower – Do all starred.
Triangle – Do 5 requirements including starred.
Circle – Do 7 requirements including starred.
Rectangle – Do all requirements including starred.
*Learn about the tools needed for both knitting and crocheting. What are their similarities? What are their differences? What do the different sizes mean and what are they used for? Are there specialty tools for each? What are they? Are there different designs for the same tools such as some with handles and some without? Some with ends and some without?
*Learn how to read a simple pattern for both knitting and crocheting. How are they similar? How are they different? Learn what the following abbreviations mean. Are there any similarities? Can you find more abbreviations than what are listed and explain what they mean?
Knitting Crochet
CO Ch
BO Sl st
Inc Sc
Dec Hdc
K Dc
P Tr/trc
Sl Turn
Yo Join
Rep Rep
Tog Inc
*Learn about yarn. Are there differences in sizes, thicknesses, materials? Are there certain yarns recommended for certain projects? Visit your local yarn aisle. Feel the different kinds of yarn. Are some softer than others? Are some thicker than others? What projects do you think are best with which yarns? Find a yarn that is best for a baby blanket. Find a yarn that is best for a winter hat. Find a yarn that is best for a doily. Feel the difference in each and explain why that yarn is best for that project.
*Learn how to chain either by knitting or crocheting. Start by learning a slip knot. A slip knot is how you will start all your projects. Place a slip knot onto your needle or hook. Next learn how to properly hold your yarn and needles/hook. Cast on or chain 10. Now compare your beginning with the opposite of what you chose. If you are knitting, compare with a chain of crochet. If you are crocheting, compare with a cast on. To learn how the basics of crochet, this video will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAxGTnVNJiE To learn the basics of knitting, this video will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONVQCK_-rKc .
Take what you have learned one step further. Learn how to turn and start a new row, then create a small project such as a pot holder. Once you have completed the project, learn how to finish your project, making sure to work in your tail.
Once you have practiced your basic stitches and feel comfortable with knitting and crocheting, learn 3 new stitches for knitting and crocheting. Use your new knowledge of reading patterns. For knitting, some stitching suggestions are: Purl Stitch, Seed Stitch, Linen Stitch, Single Rib Stitch, or Diamond Honeycomb Stitch. For crocheting, some stitching suggestions are: Basic V Stitch, Solid Shell Stitch, Treble Shell Stitch, Basketweave Stitch, or Bobble Stitch. Do some research and see which stitches you would like to learn most. Create 4 squares, one with the standard stitch, and one each of the 3 new stitches that you learned.
Learn how to join your squares. Take all 4 squares and join them into 1 large square. Continue your project if you would like, making more squares and joining them until you have created a larger project such as a lap blanket or blanket.
Once you are comfortable with your knitting or crocheting ability, learn a new pattern, such as a hat or spiral scarf. Use all of your new skills to create a project that you can wear. Visit www.redheart.com, www.loveknitting.com, or www.allfreecrochet.com for free patterns.
For an extra adventure, learn about arm knitting and arm crocheting. If possible, try it!
