Knitting and crochet projects allow members to not only create their own garments, pot holders, and household items, but to develop their skills in persistence, patience, and focus as they express themselves creatively.
Objectives
Youth will:
- Learn about the tools used in knitting and crochet
- Select yarn or thread based on its characteristics and the needs of the youth’s selected project goals
- Learn needle art abbreviations and knowledge needed to follow a pattern
- Learn to care for knitted and crochet items
- Practice and perform basic skills in knitting or crochet
- Develop skills with different types of needles or fiber, other crochet or knitting tools or looms, and advance their techniques and abilities
4-H Knitting and Crochet Curriculum
Available from the Extension office or online.
4-H Crocheting Handbook Digital Download
The 4-H Crocheting Handbook teaches youth how to use a hook and yarn to make amazing creations! This handbook gives youth a foundation for learning how to crochet with guidance on starting basic stitches, as well as learning how to read patterns, finishing projects, and making decorative accessories like pompoms. This guide has written guidance, as well as pictures, and accompanying videos to help youth get started and even how to use their new skill to give back.
Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides
For youth members
Used to show what was made.
C0678E- Needlework Skills Checklist
Checklist of skills learned throughout project.
EM4720E- 4-H Member Manual: Standards of Quality in Crafts
For adult helpers and club leaders
Coming soon!
State 4-H Needle Arts Project Resources
Helpful Resources
Activity Ideas
Mead County 4-H Virtual Projects: Knitting (Video)
Learn knitting with Deana K. Reed, CEA for 4-H Youth Development, University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment and Amy Aldenderfer, Harden County Extension Agent, Horticulture. To follow along, participants will need knitting needles and yarn.
Washington Specific Reference Material
Coming soon!
From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals
Crochet Made Easy by Red Heart Yarns, Coats & Clark (PDF)
Crochet Made Easy is written for beginners, and features easy-to-understand diagrams and step-by-step instructions to illustrate crochet
stitches and techniques.
Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H