Crocheting
Description
Crocheting is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that
will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County
4-H Office or order online at: Extension
Publications. For additional curriculum possibilities, explore the National Directory of 4-H Materials and do a key word search for Crocheting.
Crocheting
What you can do in this project: learn to select and purchase yarn, thread and equipment; explore crocheting and finishing techniques; understand care instructions for crocheted items.
Grades: 3-12
Resource: CC1403, Crochet Made Easy
Events
Want to learn more about Crocheting? Try the links below.
Crocheting Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in
their favorite project areas, including crocheting. Watch your county
4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for
details.
Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin
4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison
campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas
of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.
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Activity Plans
Learning by doing . . . that’s been the 4-H way for 100 years! Dive into these fun Exploring Your Environment activities. Select a file for a complete lesson plan.
 Yarn - The Essential Element of Knitting (7 pages, 250KB) If you wanted to beginning to knit or crochet would you know what kind of yarn to use? This activity will show you through hands-on activities how to choose the different types of yarn available for you to use in different ways and projects.
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County Fair 
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Crocheting Project.
Just follow these links!
About.com:
crochet
This web site gives you basic knowledge to get started crocheting
as well as information on various stitch techniques. You can also
find free patterns for a range of skill levels.
Coats & Clark
Site for crocheters looking for new ideas in color and texture,
from furs to stripes.
Craft Yarn Council
of America
Site for your crocheting technique questions. Also has lots
of information on yarn, tools, books, magazines, and accessories
sold in the U.S., as well as free project ideas.
Crochet Guild of America
The Guild is a non-profit educational organization dedicated
to preserving and advancing the art of crochet. Site provides education
and networking opportunities.
Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many family, home and health
projects including fun project ideas in crocheting.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Crocheting Project, contact the
following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several clothing and sewing resources
for volunteers that can be rented for training. One of the resources
is called Crochet Made Easy, a self-paced CD program that
covers basic, taller and special stitches, reading patterns, gauge,
increasing and decreasing, working in rounds, changing colors, adding
new yarn, yarn control supplies and more. This CD includes 20 patterns,
ranging from beginner to intermediate levels.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
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Application for Registration as a Registered Judge for Wisconsin Fairs