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Fiber Arts: Crocheting, Knitting, and more!

Fiber Arts includes a variety of experiences based on the manipulation of fiber. Fibers can be made from plants, animals or manmade. The possibilities are endless!

The 4-H Fiber Art project encourages youth to create art using the following techniques:

- Weaving - Spinning - Basketry - Macramé - Hooking - Papermaking

- Felting - (Needle Felting, Wet Felting)

- Needlework - Cross Stitch - Embroidery - Knitting - Crochet

- Patchwork - Appliqué - Quilting

Member and Leader Materials

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.
  • Macrame Knots & Projects (NDSU 4-H)
  • Beginners Guide to Hand Embroidery - designer Jessica Marquez will teach you the basics of hand embroidery
  • Cross Stitch 101 - Beginners guide by Clouds Factory

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

Resources for Leaders

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

Knitting Evaluation Sheet(360-02) (in English)

4-H Knitting Project Evaluation Sheet (Judging Criteria). Last Updated 02/2017.

4-H Youth Development

Knitting Project Explanation Card(360-01) (in English)

4-H Knitting Exhibit Explanation Card. Last Updated 01/2007

4-H Youth Development

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

For Leaders, in Addition to Member Materials

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.

4-H Crochet Resources

Crochet Evaluation Sheet(370-02) (in English)

Last Updated o2/2017

4-H Youth Development

Crochet Exhibit Explanation Card(370-01) (in English)

Explanation Card for Crochet projects. Last updated 02/2007

4-H Youth Development

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