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KNIT 101UU: Knitting for Beginners Jacky Moran & Krishna Thakar HST860NUU Ash Patel June 9, 2015

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KNIT 101UU: Knitting for Beginners

Jacky Moran & Krishna Thakar

HST860NUU

Ash Patel

June 9, 2015

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Table of Contents Course Outline ............................................................................................................................................ 3

Description ................................................................................................................................................ 3

Objectives ................................................................................................................................................. 3

Audience ................................................................................................................................................... 3

Weekly Outline.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Story Board ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Welcome .............................................................................................................................................. 7

Course Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 7

Course Outline .................................................................................................................................... 7

Lesson 1 - Types of Needles ............................................................................................................ 7

Lesson 2 - Knitting Needles Styles .................................................................................................. 9

Lesson 3 – Knitting Needle Sizes .................................................................................................. 10

Lesson 4 – Yarn Fibers ................................................................................................................... 11

Lesson 5- Yarn Weights .................................................................................................................. 13

Quiz 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Lesson 6 – Casting On .................................................................................................................... 16

Lesson 7 – Knit Stitch ...................................................................................................................... 17

Lesson 8 – Garter Stitch ................................................................................................................. 19

Lesson 9 – Purl Stitch ...................................................................................................................... 19

Lesson 10 – Stockinette Stitch ....................................................................................................... 20

Lesson 11 – Binding Off .................................................................................................................. 20

Quiz 2 - Final Assessment .............................................................................................................. 21

Transcription of a video ........................................................................................................................... 23

Future Implications ................................................................................................................................... 26

Works Citied .............................................................................................................................................. 27

Appendix .................................................................................................................................................... 29

Group Contract ..................................................................................................................................... 29

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Course Outline

Welcome to Knitting 101: Introduction to Knitting for Beginners

Description

This is a beginner level lesson plan for those eagerly interested in learning about

knitting. The course will focus on many aspects of knitting including different types of

knitting needles and their uses. Additionally, it will cover the different type of yarns and

include a chart that explains which needle size is appropriate for which project. The

outcome of the course will be learning how to start a knitting project, which will include

casting on, two basic stitches, and binding off, which are the foundation for many

knitting patterns.

Objectives

After completing this course, the learners will be able:

1. To recognize the different types of needles and yarns (the material it’s made out

of and knitting needle styles) (Understanding)

2. To differentiate between different types of yarn and yarn weight for their purpose

(Understanding)

3. To select an appropriate size of needle, yarn and type of knitting needle for the

project (application)

4. To identify the garter stitch and stockinette stitch and understand how they are

produced (Understanding)

5. Describe the difference between the knit and purl stitches (Understanding)

6. Be able to produce the two main stitches, such as knit and purl (Application)

7. After completing this course, learners will be able to demonstrate their learning

and abilities by creating a small swatch that shows both garter and stockinette

stitch (Application)

Audience

Customers with no prior knitting experience and who are interested in learning about

knitting; and who possess the motor skills required to successfully knit, and the ability to

learn in an online environment. The audience will be from ages 12 and above.

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Weekly Outline

Week 1

Introduction to the Course

Lesson 1 – Types of Needles

Lesson 2 – Knitting Needle Styles

Lesson 3 – Knitting Needle Sizes

Week 2

Lesson 4 – Yarn Fibers

Lesson 5 – Yarn Weight

Quiz #1

Week 3

Lesson 6 – Casting On

Lesson 7 – Knit Stitch

Lesson 8 –Garter Stitch

Week 4

Lesson 9 –Purl Stitch

Lesson 10 –Stockinette Stitch

Lesson 11 – Binding Off

Quiz #2 - Final Assessment

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KNIT101UU: Knitting for Beginners

About the course:

This is a four week introductory course for those eagerly interested in learning about

knitting. The main focus is to learn how to start a knitting project along with casting on,

two basic stitches and binding off, which are the foundation for many knitting patterns.

In the process will acquire the knowledge of different types of knitting needles and their

uses. Additionally the different type of yarns and chart that explains which needle size is

appropriate for which project.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will;

1. Recognize the different types of needles and their uses (the material it’s made

out of and knitting needle styles)

2. Differentiate between different types of yarn and yarn weight for their purpose

3. Select an appropriate size of needle, yarn and type of knitting needle for the

project

4. Identify the garter stitch and stockinette stitch and understand how they are

produced

5. Describe the difference between the knit and purl stitches

6. Produce the two main stitches, such as knit and purl

7. Demonstrate your learning and abilities by creating a small swatch that shows

both garter and stockinette stitch

Prerequisite

No prior knowledge is required. Students will need to have basic motor skills & the

dexterity to work knitting needles.

Prescribed text

The entire course is online

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Assessments

There will be two assessments

Topics:

Knitting Needles

Yarns

Casting On

Knit Stitch

Purl Stitch

Stockinette Stitch

Garter stitch

Binding Off

Mode of Delivery

Weekly commitment of 1 hour to online learning and in-home knitting practice;

participation in discussion board with instructor and other students; completing the

quizzes in the weeks specified

Resources

Knitting Needles, Yarn, computer, internet

Student Responsibilities

Students are responsible for obtaining their own materials needed for this class, as

outlined under “Resources” in the Course Outline. It is also their responsibility to go

through the weekly modules in a timely manner and keep up with the pace of the

course. Any student participation required on a discussion board should be done within

the stated time.

Consequences

If students do not follow their responsibilities they will be taken out of the course and will

not be allowed access back into the course.

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Story Board

Welcome

Insert a picture with the needle and just a very briefly introduce to the topic

Course Introduction

This is a four week course in which you will learn about the basics of knitting. We hope

that you will find it both educational and recreational

In order to ensure your success in this course, download Adobe reader to read class

documents

Students are encouraged to post any comments or questions related to the course on

the discussion board, which can be found in the Course Menu on your left

Please make sure that you have all the materials required that can be found in the

Course Outline in the Course Menu

Course Outline

Will be a hyperlink to the actual course outline

Needles1

Lesson 1 - Types of Needles

There are 3 major different types of materials needles are made out of, such as, wood,

metal and plastic.

Wood: Wooden needles are the most standard type in the knitting world. Bamboo

needles being the most popular needle type. Wood needles are generally made of

any hardwood. Even though wooden needles are the most expensive, but it allows

the knitters to have a good speed, a smooth finish and a softer touch than metal and

acrylic needles.

1 Grimm, Gillian. Knitting Needle Types and How to Choose. CreateForLess, 2015. Web. 26 May 2015.

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Insert image: Wood Knitting needle by Lantern Moon Inc.

Metal: Metal needles are mostly made of aluminum, but can also be made from

brass or nickel. One of the good elements of metal needles is that they are more

durable than wood or plastic needles. Also, metal needles are particularly useful with

yarns that tend to catch. Making the Knitting experiences much smoother and less

frustrating experience. Furth more, metal needles also provide the classic "clicking"

sound while being used.

Insert image: Metal Knitting Needle by Woolstack

Plastic: Plastic needles would probably be a good option when someone is trying

knitting for the very first time as they are the least expensive type of knitting needle.

Also, they are the lightest in weight and smoother when compared to wooden

needles. Plastic needles do come in various sizes and hence the best choice when

required large stitches.

Insert image: Plastic Knitting Needle by The Shire Internet Shop.

There are other Knitting needles that can be made out of poured resin or glass. Both

options offer a smooth, dense needle for knitters, but are harder to find and less

commonly used.

Insert image: Resin Knitting Needle by Craftster.org

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Knitting Needles styles2

2 Grimm, Gillian. Knitting Needle Types and How to Choose. CreateForLess, 2015. Web. 26 May 2015.

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Lesson 2 - Knitting Needles Styles

Now there are 3 different types of knitting needle styles, such as, straight, circular,

and double pointed

Straight knitting needles: are what first come in mind of people when asked the

style of needle. They come as a pair and common length is 7", 10", 12" and 14".

Also, these types of needles are mostly used for smaller projects with no excessive

bulk on the needles. For example baby blankets, wraps or projects that are knitted in

sections and then sewn together (known as piecing).

Insert image: straight Knitting needle by Halcyon Yarn Inc.

Circular: is the most versatile style of needle and can be used for projects of most

sizes including most small projects. Hence, making them an excellent all around

needle choice. They generally come in lengths of 16", 20", 24" and 32". Circular

needles consist of two short pointed ends joined with varying lengths of cord, usually

made of plastic. One of the benefit of circular needles is that the weight of the project

is distributed across the cord and can rest in your lap while you knit, making the

knitting lighter on your wrists. They are most commonly used for larger projects

such as seamless sweaters, large blankets or scarves.

Insert image: Circular knitting needle - Valley Fibers Corporation.

Double Pointed: Double pointed needles are short needles with points at both

ends. They are commonly sold in sets of four or five and are designed for knitting in

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the round, meaning knitting without a seam. For examples, socks and baby hats and

occasionally used for seamless sleeves.

Insert Image: Double pointed knitting needle by Knitter's Pride

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Determining What Size of Needle You Need

Lesson 3 – Knitting Needle Sizes

Most of the time either projects and/or yarns will list a needle size needed. This is just a

guideline and therefore everyone knits differently. One of the ways when choosing a

needle is taking into consideration of tightness of your knitting. Hence, the best way to

determine the size of needle needed for a project is through finding the gauge (A gauge

is how many stitches per inch you knit with a particular yarn and needle. Most patterns

will list a gauge for the project and knit a test swatch and measure how many stitches

per inch you knit, then adjust up or down a needle size until your gauge matches the

pattern. For example in stores there are starter kits that provide an excellent option for

first time knitters that give needles and step-by-step instructions for the beginner. Insert

the following video on knitting basics with needle sizes by Jennifer Hoag at Northeast

Fiber Arts Centre http://video.about.com/knitting/Knitting-Basics--Needle-

Sizes.htm#vdTrn (4:11 min)

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Yarns 3

Lesson 4 – Yarn Fibers

Yarn Fibers fall into 3 categories:

Natural

Animal sources: wool, cashmere, mohair, alpaca, llama, silk, camel

Plant sources: linen, bamboo, cotton

Synthetic: nylon, polyester, acrylic

Combination: of natural and synthetic fibers

Type of yarn to use with which project is a personal preference, but depends on the

pattern.

Wool is the most common type of yarn fiber out on the market. It used during the

winter time because it’s very warm and durable, but can be itchy. Probably not

the right yarn to use if the wearer is allergic to wool. Example of projects are hats

and mittens.

Insert image: Wool Yarn by Jamieson and Smith

Merino Wool: yarn that is made from merino sheep which is super soft and

doesn't cause allergic reactions as regular wool does.

Insert Image: Merion Yarn by Patrons Merino Yarn

3 Danoy, Francoise. Knitting 101: Yarn Types and Weights. Aroha Knits. 2015. Web. 25 May 2015.

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Alpaca: this yarn is warmer than wool and is taken from alpacas. The best option

for yarns for small winter projects.

Insert Image: Alpaca Yarn by Ecoyarns

Cashmere: the most expensive, but the softest and fluffiest yarn of them. One

downside is the yarn is weak.

Insert image: Cashmere Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn

Cotton: the strongest yarn and lightest of them all. Best suited materials for

babies clothing, because it’s cooler and softer on skin. Most summer garments

are made of this material.

Insert image: Cotton yarn by Paraguay Threads

Acrylic: is cheapest and best choice for beginners, because it is man-made.

Also, used on materials that need to be washed regularly. However, once you get

used to knitting, its best to move onto natural fibers as mentioned earlier.

Insert Image: Arcylic Yarn by Tinasquirrel

Silk: is strong, shiny and lustrous, but expensive. Also very hard to work with,

since it’s slippery. Additionally, not the warmest and is used for summer projects.

Insert Image: Silk Yarn by Georgia Yarn Company

Additionally, there are combination of fiber that make up the ball of yarn together.

In general, these blends will give you the best of each fiber type, without their

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weaknesses. Let watch a video to learn about yarn and understand the different kinds of

yarn fiber and weight size substitution by Naztazia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvLykvVV2sk (5:48)

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Yarn Weights4

Lesson 5- Yarn Weights

Yarn weights is referring to the thickness of the yarn. All knitting projects will say a

certain yarn thickness. You can check that by looking at the yarn label for the weight,

gauge and recommended needle size. There are 5 different types of yarn thickness,

such as, lace, fingering, sport, worsted and bulky.

Lace: is the thinnest yarn out in the market. Generally used for light and airy shawls

with lace patterns.

Fingering: it is slightly thicker than lace and used mostly for shawls. If you want

your stitches to be fine, this is the weight to go for.

Sport (and DK): it is twice as thick as fingering yarn and used most for knitting

socks.

Worsted (and Aran): is best for beginners to start with and best yarn to use for

almost any project.

4 Danoy, Francoise. Knitting 101: Yarn Types and Weights. Aroha Knits. 2015. Web. 25 May 2015.

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Bulky (and Chunky): to make something quickly you can use this yarn. IT makes

nice scarf, but not meant to be used for intricate patterns, because it’s too thick for

that.

Okay, so now you’re on your way to grasping the basics of yarn and needle size. But

how do they work together? With rare exceptions (like some kinds of lace knitting),

thinner yarns work best on thinner needles, while thicker yarns require a needle with a

little more heft. The chart on the handout will help you familiarize yourself with how it all

fits together. This type of information will also be available to you on yarn labels (though

most don't include the Symbol and Weight name).

Insert image: Yarn Weight by Aroha Knits

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Quiz 1

QUESTION 1: What type of knitting needle, yarn and yarn weight would you use for

scarves?

1. Straight knitting needles, cotton and sport and dk 8—12.75 mm

1. Circular knitting needles, alpaca and bulky (and chunky) 8—12.75 mm

2. Double pointed needles, cashmere and sport and dk 2.25—3.25mm

QUESTION 2: What type of knitting needle, yarn and yarn weight would you use for

socks?

1. Double Pointed kniting Needle, Cotton and Sport and DK 3.25—3.75mm

2. Straight, Cotton, Sport (and DK) 3.25—3.75mm

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3. Double Pointed, Cotton, Alpaca and Bulky (and Chunky) 3.25—3.75mm

4. Circular, Cashmere, Sport (and DK) 3.25—3.75mm

QUESTION 3: Wool is the most common type of yarn fiber out on the marke

1. True

2. False

QUESTION 4: Which three categories Yarn fiber fall into?

1. Natural

2. Synthetic

3. Combination

4. Metal

QUESTION 5: Which knitting needle are best to be used when someone is trying

knitting for the very first time?

1. Plastic knitting needle

2. Metal knitting needle

3. Wooden knitting needle

4. Resin knitting needle

Total Questions: 5

Total Marks: 50

Each Question is worth 10 marks

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Lesson 6 – Casting On

Casting on is how we will securely attach the yarn to our knitting needles and it will

become the starting point for our knitting project. We will learn one of the easiest ways

to do this - called the backwards loop cast on. Watch this video, or follow along with the

instructions below!

(Insert video of backwards loop cast-on from http://www.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/faq-

search.cgi)

Practice this and try casting 12 stitches on your knitting needle

Leaving a 10 inch tail at the end of the yarn, place a slipknot

on one of your needles.

Take the yarn from the skein and wrap it around your

thumb, securing the end in your hand with your other fingers.

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Insert the needle up under the front of the yarn and gently

tighten the loop on the needle.

Continue until all stitches have been cast on.

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Lesson 7 – Knit Stitch

The Knit Stitch

Now that we have casted our first row onto our main needle, we will use our working

needle to affix new stitches to our work. We will start by using one of the two

fundamental stitches, the knit stitch. This stitch, along with the purl stitch will make up

the two bigger stitching patterns we will use in this course. You can either watch the

video below to learn how to make the knit stitch, or read the following instructions.

(Insert video demonstrating Knit stitch from

https://www.youtube.com/user/newstitchaday)

Insert image: 1. When your cast-on is ready, hold the needle with the cast-on stitches

on it in your left hand so that the first stitch is approximately one inch [2.5 cm] from the

top of the needle. Loop the yarn that goes from the bottom of the first stitch to ball over

the top of the forefinger of your right hand and hold the empty needle in your right hand.

Insert image: 2. Insert the tip of the right needle into the stitch closest to the tip of the

left needle, inserting it in the front of the stitch.

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Insert image: 3. Move your left hand so that both needles are held in your left hand

between your thumb and your forefinger. Using your right forefinger, wrap the yarn from

the stitch on the left needle up and over the top of the right needle in a clockwise

motion.

Insert image: 4. Slide the right needle (with the loop of yarn on it) down and forward,

towards you through the center of the stitch that is on the left needle. Pull the yarn that

is around the tip of the right needle down and through the stitch on the left needle to

create a new loop on the right needle.

Insert image: 5. Now slide this new stitch off the end of the main needle, ensuring that

it is still securely on the working needle.

Insert image: Now you have just knit your first stitch! Continue repeating these steps

until you have knit all the stitches off of your main needle and onto your working one.

When you reach that last stitch DON'T PANIC. Just knit the stitch. You have now

completed a ROW. When the row is finished, it is time to turn your work. Exchange the

empty main needle in your non-dominant hand with the full working needle in your right

and begin again. Note that the names of the needles switch as you progress. For

example, once we have emptied our main needle of stitches, it becomes the new

working needle as it switches hands.

Practice this stitch at home by knitting a few rows until you feel comfortable with it.

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Lesson 8 – Garter Stitch

This lesson should be relatively simple, as we have already learned how the

components that make up the garter stitch. It is a larger stitch pattern that is made up of

multiple rows of knit stitches. As you practiced the knit stitch, your yarn should begin to

look like this:

Insert image of the garter stitch: The garter stitch is one of the two main stitches that

are the foundation for many knitting projects. We will learn about the second stitch,

stockinette, in a later lesson.

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Lesson 9 – Purl Stitch

Once we have mastered the knit stitch its counterpart, the purl stitch, is relatively easy.

This stitch is performed opposite to how the knit stitch is made. Check out the video

below to learn, or follow the diagrams and instructions.

(Insert video from https://www.youtube.com/user/newstitchaday)

Insert image: 1. Hold the needles as if to knit -- the needle with the stitches is in your

left hand and the empty needle is in your right hand. . Place the yarn from the existing

piece and the ball in front of the left needle. Insert the right needle towards you through

the first stitch on the left needle (right to left, from the back to the front). The right needle

will be on top of the left needle and pointing towards you.

Insert image: 2. Loop the yarn from the left needle around the tip of the right needle

from the front around the back in a downward counter-clockwise motion.

Insert image: 3. To make sure you don't lose the loop, place your right thumb over the

yarn on the right needle so it won't come loose when you move the needle. Slide the tip

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of the right needle and the yarn on it through the center of the stitch on the left needle,

moving it away from you.

Insert image: 4. To make sure you don't lose the loop, place your right thumb over the

yarn on the right needle so it won't come loose when you move the needle. Slide the tip

of the right needle and the yarn on it through the center of the stitch on the left needle,

moving it away from you.

You have just made a purl stitch! Practice a few rows of this until you feel comfortable.

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Lesson 10 – Stockinette Stitch

This stitch is the second larger stitch we're going to learn. Its counterpart is the garter

stitch. Learning this stitch is simple since we have already learned the foundations.

The stockinette stitch is made my simply alternating knit and purl stitches as you're

knitting your rows. Knit row one, purl row two, repeat until finished. Try practicing it!

Your work should be starting to look like this

Insert image of a stockinette stitch

When used to make clothes, the knit side is generally on the outside as it is traditionally

considered the more attractive side

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Lesson 11 – Binding Off

Now that we have learned the basic elements to knitting, we need to learn how to bind

off our yarn. Binding off is to ensure that our yarn won't become unravelled when it is

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taken off the needles. Watch this video, or follow the simple steps below to learn the last

step to basic knitting!

(insert binding off video)

Insert image: 1. Knit two stitches. Insert the top of the left needle into the first stitch on

the right needle. Lift the stitch over the last stitch you knit and over the top of the right

needle.

Insert image: 2. Knit two stitches. Insert the top of the left needle into the first stitch on

the right needle. Lift the stitch over the last stitch you knit and over the top of the right

needle.

Insert image: 3. Knit two stitches. Insert the top of the left needle into the first stitch on

the right needle. Lift the stitch over the last stitch you knit and over the top of the right

needle.

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Quiz 2 - Final Assessment

Total Questions: 5

Total Marks: 50

Each Question is worth 10 marks

QUESTION 1: What are the two basic knitting stitches called? (Hint: they make up the

foundation for the larger stitches)

Garter & Stockinette

Knit & Purl

Knit & Garter

Stockinette & Purl

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QUESTION 2: Of the two larger pattern stitches, which is made by knitting one row and

purling the next?

Stockinette

Knit Stitch

Super Stitch

Garter

QUESTION 3: Which stitch is created by inserting the working needle in the front of the

stitch and looping the yarn around the needle to pull the new stitch forward? (See

picture for example)

Garter Stitch

Stockinette Stitch

Knit Stitch

Purl Stitch

QUESTION 4: Can you identify these stitches, in order?

1. Stockinette Stitch, 2. Garter Stitch

1. Knit Stitch, 2. Garter Stitch

1. Knit Stitchm, 2. Stockinette Stitch

1. Garter Stitch, 2. Stockinette Stitch

QUESTION 5: This stitch is created by inserting the working needle in the backof the

stitch and looping the yarn around the needle to pushthe new stitch forward (See picture

for example)

Garter Stitch

Stockinette Stitch

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Purl Stitch

Knit Stitch

Transcription of a video5

Knitting Basics: Needle Sizes by Jennifer Hoag at Northeast Fiber Arts

The video was already transcribed on the about.com website

Hello, my name is Jennifer Hoag. I'm from the Northeast Fiber Arts Center in Williston,

Vermont, and I'm here for About.com today. I'd like to talk to you about knitting needles.

Knitting needles come in a variety of styles, sizes, and also they're made out of different

materials. The knitting needles you're probably most familiar with are the straight

knitting needles. Straight knitting needles have a point at one end and a finial or knob at

the other end, and you can knit everything on straight needles.

But if you knit a sweater, or a hat, or socks, or mittens on straight needles, they're going

to require a seam. So if you don't want to have a seam in your sweater, or your hat, or

your socks, then you're going to want to use what's known as a circular needle. Circular

needles are used when you are knitting a sweater, but you can also use circular

needles if you're not knitting in the round and just knitting a scarf, like I am here -- I can

still use circular needles.

If you need to knit something like a sock or a mitten in the round and you don't want a

seam, the circular knitting needles will be too long. So then you'll need something called

5 Hoag, Jennifer. "Knitting Basics: Needle Sizes" Knitting. About.com: N.d. Online video. 10 June 2015.

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a double-pointed needle. Double-pointed needles usually come in sets of four or five

and they're characterized by having a point at each end.

All of these needles can come in a variety of different materials. You'll notice that some

are made out of bamboo or wood, and others may be made out of metal, and others still

you may find are made out of plastic.

Knitting needles come in a large range of sizes. For example, these are U.S. size 2

needles, and you can see how fine they are, and they'd be appropriate for knitting a

very fine lace or fingering weight yarn such as this. And we also have very large

needles such as these, for example, U.S. size 11. You can see how much thicker they

are and they'd be more appropriate for knitting a bulky gauge yarn such as this. Each

ball of yarn is going to have information on the label and they're going to recommend a

suggested needle size. In this case it recommends a U.S. size 7. So that will be your

starting point.

But then you have to take into account the fact that everybody knits differently. So here

is an illustration of how two different people can take the same yarn and the same

needle size, cast on the same number of stitches and knit the same number of rows and

you can see how differently these two swatches came out. So some of us knit tighter

and others knit more loosely. So you can use this manufacturer's recommendation as a

starting point but then you really need to knit a gauge swatch to make sure you're

getting the number of stitches you need for your pattern.

Now I'd like to introduce a handy tool that every knitter should have, and that's a needle

sizer such as this. The reason this tool is important is because most brands of straight

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needles, double-pointed needles and all circular needles usually etch the size of the

needle into the surface of the needle and as you knit with it that tends to wear off. So

after a while you won't know what size needle this is, so by having a needle sizer, or

needle gauge, which has holes of various sizes, you can take a needle and insert it

through the holes until you find the hole that it just goes through. And then you can read

on the needle sizer that this is a U.S. size 11 needle.

Needle sizers also usually have a ruler on an edge that's marked in inches as well as on

another side marked in centimeters. That helps you to read your gauge once you've knit

your gauge swatch. Most of the packaging of needles give you both the U.S. size as

well as the European millimeter size. So that will help you in picking the right needle for

your next project.

Thanks for watching. If you'd like to learn more about any of these topics, please visit us

on the web at About.com.

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Future Implications

In the future, this online course could be used by major crafts and DIY stores, such as

Michael’s, to introduce their clientele to different elements of arts and crafts. By

introducing customers to these new hobbies, it may encourage them to purchase

related supplies from their business and expand their customer base.

Some changes that could be made to this course is add more videos tutorials to make it

more fun and interactive.

The principles of Universal Instructional Design are applied when developing this

course:

1. Accessible and fair: provided visual aids through the course website, so that

students can review at any time of the day. At their own convince.

2. Straightforward and consistent: the course content is very brief and used bullet

points to summarize key points.

3. Mostly, used visual aids to supplement the text and not replace it, so that the

result is more than one delivery media and appeal to a variety of learning styles.

4. The lessons were kept short and concise to minimize any unnecessary physical

effort or requirements.

5. Used bold and large text for easy visibility.

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Works Citied

Danoy, Francoise. Knitting 101: Yarn Types and Weights. Aroha Knits. 2015. Web.

25 May 2015.

Grimm, Gillian. Knitting Needle Types and How to Choose. CreateForLess, 2015. Web.

26 May 2015.

Hoag, Jennifer. "Knitting Basics: Needle Sizes" Knitting. About.com:N.d. Online video.

10 June 2015.

Lion Brand Yarns.Library of Knitting and Crochet Information (FAQ), 2015. Web.

27 Mar. 2015.

New Stitch a Day. "Knitting 101: How to Knit for Beginners." Online video clip. YouTube.

YouTube, 3 Jan. 2013. Web. 18 Jun. 2015.

Standard yarn labeling chart. Craft Yarn Council, 2015. Web. 25 May 2015.

Photo Credit:

Arcylic Yarn by Tinasquirrel

Alpaca Yarn by Ecoyarns

Cashmere Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn

Cotton yarn by Paraguay Threads

Merion Yarn by Patrons Merino Yarn

Silk Yarn by Georgia Yarn Company

Wool Yarn by Jamieson and Smith

Circular knitting needle - Valley Fibers Corporation.

Double pointed knitting needle by Knitter's Pride

Metal Knitting Needle by Woolstack

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Plastic Knitting Needle by The Shire Internet Shop.

Wood Knitting needle by Lantern Moon Inc.

Resin Knitting Needle by Craftster.org

Wooden knitting needle by Halcyon Yarn Inc.

Knitting Clip Art by Cliparts.Co

Yarn Weight by Aroha Knits

Ball of yarn by DeviantArt

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Appendix

Group Contract

Krishna Thakar & Jacky Moran

June 4, 2015

This project is being undertaken to produce an e-learning program that will teach people

with no prior experience how to knit. This project will include graphics and videos that

will demonstrate how to achieve this. This contract outlines the duties and

responsibilities for each team member and what is to be expected with each job title.

Project Manager – Jacky Moran

Responsible for agreeing on the project objectives, organizing the people working on

the project, and making sure that all the aims and a standard of quality are met on the

project. The project manager will also be responsible for the team to meet any and all

budgetary and time constraints, as well as communicating with key stakeholders

regarding the project.

Subject Matter Expert – Jacky Moran

Responsible for providing the knowledge and expertise for the project, as well as

ensuring that all information used by the group members is accurate and reliable,

making sure that the information flows in a way that makes sense.

Designer – Krishna Thakar

Responsible for designing the layout of the learning plan, as well as compiling and

documenting all graphics and videos used in the lesson plan.

Developer – Krishna Thakar

Will be responsible for creating the final layout of the e-learning program. Will determine

the best presentation of the information to support the audience in its learning. Will

decide with learning platform and tools will be used to reach the learners.

The team members agree that they are not limited to the tasks stated above, and will

work together in a collaborative effort to achieve the project goals. Any members that do

not complete their tasks stated above will face expulsion from the team.

Date

Krishna Thakar Jacky Moran

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Designer, Developer Project Manager, Subject Matter

Expert

Below is the proposed timeline for this Project. The stated tasks will be done by

the specified group members on or before the stated date.

Task Responsibility Date

Group member names Everyone 15/05/2015

Assign group roles Everyone 18/05/2015

Develop topic, describe audience Jacky 21/05/2015

Draft team contract Everyone 04/06/2015

Develop objectives Krishna 04/06/2015

Refine objectives Jacky 07/06/2015

Determine needs Jacky 08/06/2015

Project Plan Part I due Everyone 09/06/2015

Post to Wordpress Everyone 09/06/2015

Identify sources Krishna 11/06/2015

Decide which e-learning platform to use Krishna 11/06/2015

Collect data Everyone 12/06/2015

Develop storyboard Krishna 14/06/2015

Develop script Jacky 14/06/2015

Develop quiz for assessments Jacky 15/06/2015

Begin constructing course online Krishna 15/06/2015

Finish compiling all data and content into the

e-learning course

Krishna 16/06/2015

Test e-learning course on a 3rd party Everyone 17/06/2015

Gather feedback/make adjustments Everyone 17/06/2015

Finalize online course Everyone 18/06/2015

Present e-learning course to the class Everyone 23/06/2015

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