4-H Knitting and Crochet Project

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

4-H Crocheting Handbook Digital Download

Helpful Resources

Activity Ideas

Mead County 4-H Virtual Projects:  Knitting

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.