Fiber Arts: Crocheting, Knitting, and more!
Fiber Arts includes a variety of experiences based on the manipulation of fiber.
What can you do with fibers? The possibilities are endless!
Weaving, spinning, felting, basketry, macramé, tatting, braiding, hooking, embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, patchwork, appliqué, quilting, and papermaking.
Member and Leader Materials
- 4-H Fiber Arts Project Guide (4-H 7601)
- My 4-H ________ Project Record (000-00R)
Knitting
The 4-H Knitting project has two divisions: Knitting with hand-held needles and knitting with looms, boards, and machines. As members progress through either division, each phase builds skills. Hand held needle division has 6 phases; Looms and boards division has 3 phases. Any phase may be extended for more than one year to experience and master the skills which have been included.
Guides for 4-H'ers
- 4-H Knitting Member Guide (4-H 960)
- 4-H Knitting Record (360-00R)
- 4-H Knitting Skills (4-H 961)
- ABC of Knitting, Member Guide (Coats & Clark) Right-handed (4-H 96010)
- ABC of Knitting, Member Guide (Coats & Clark) Left-handed (4-H 96011)
- 4-H Fashion Revue Manual (4-H 9202)
Resources for Leaders
- Oregon 4-H Knitting Leader Guide (4-H 960L)
External Resources
- These websites are listed for educational purposes and do not constitute endorsement of any products they sell. Additional commercial and informational sites may be found by using "knitting", "loom knitting", or similar words in a web search engine.
- Knitting Help is an educational website supported by various commercial sites. It has an extensive video section showing all types of knitting skills and techniques.
- KnitPicks is a commercial site selling yarn, patterns, and supplies. They include an extensive selection of tutorials on various knitting skills from basics to advanced techniques. Most have photos and some are actual videos. You can sign up for email newsletters
- The Spruce Crafts is a web based information site. It offers basic “how to” information on and free patterns or project instructions, and reviews of tools and books. You can sign up for email newsletters.
- Lion Brand Yarn is a commercial site selling yarns and patterns. This site also has a Learn to Knit section
4-H Knitting Resources
Crocheting
The Crocheting project offers opportunities for members to develop skills that can be useful and bring pleasure throughout a lifetime. The project has a sequence of six phases to help the member build skills. Any phase may be extended for more than one year to experience and master the associated skills.
Member Materials
- 4-H Crocheting Project Member Guide (4-H 962)
- 4-H Crocheting Record (370-00R)
- ABC of Crocheting, Member Guide (Coats & Clark) Right-handed (4H406) print copies only
- ABC of Crocheting, Member Guide (Coats & Clark) Left-handed (4H407) print copies only
- 4-H Fashion Revue Manual (4-H 9202)
For Leaders, in Addition to Member Materials
- Crocheting Leader Guide print copies only (4-H 962L)
Additional resources
These websites are listed for educational purposes and do not constitute endorsement of any products they sell. Additional commercial and informational sites may be found by using "crochet" or similar words in a web search engine.
- The Spruce Crafts is an online information site with a library of crochet stitches and techniques
- Lion Brand Yarn is a commercial site selling yarns and patterns. It also has a Learn to Crochet section.