CROCHET 4-H Project Guidelines

Project Objectives Welcome to the Montana 4-H Crochet Project! This project is designed to encourage creativeness and to fit the needs of each individual member. Members will complete a Montana 4-H Non-Animal Project Record to record their learning activities and experiences. Project requirements are outlined below. Members are allowed up to three years to complete a project level. Additionally, members are also encouraged to share their project knowledge with others, such as at county fair project interview or a presentation at a club meeting.

Project Requirements The 4-H Crocheting project is divided into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Skills to learn and suggested articles to make are below. To complete a project year, a member must create three articles. Use the book, Crochet Made Easy, as outlined in the Montana 4-H Clover Project Selection Guide. Beginner: Phase 1 and 2

Phase Skills to Learn Other Topics to Learn Suggested Articles to Suggested Fair Exhibit Create Projects 1 Winding and joining yarn Crocheting tools Three or more articles One article showing one or Reading and understanding a Crocheting terms using skills learned: more skills learned: pattern Different yarns, threads  Scarf  Chain stitch Chain stitch, single crochet Gauge and tension  Purse  Single crochet double crochet, slip stitch Blocking, laundering and caring  Place mats  Double crochet Increasing, decreasing (if pattern for crocheted articles calls for it)  Potholder  Slip stitch  Pillow case  Simple stocking cap  Bag  Belt  Pot holder  Hair bow 2 Understanding more advanced New crochet terms Two small or one large One article showing one or pattern instructions More about yarns, threads article(s) using skills more of the following Attaching yarn of another color More about tension, gauge learned: stitches or skills: Treble crochet, double treble, Achieving textures by varying  Scarf  Treble crochet, double v-stitch stitches  Cape or poncho treble or v-stitch Crocheting in rounds; increasing,  Top  Use of two or more decreasing (if pattern calls colors for it)  Simple afghan  Slippers  Vest  Skirt  Toys  Drawstring bag and belt set

CROCHET 4-H Project Guidelines Intermediate: Phase 3 Phase Skills to Learn Other Topics to Learn Suggested Articles to Fair Exhibit Projects Create 3 Increasing, decreasing stitches More about types and sizes of Two small or one large One article showing one or Learn at least two of the yarns, textures article(s) using skills more of the stitches or following: Using an interchangeable yarn learned: techniques outlined under  Filet mesh chart  Sweater with “Skills to Learn” for this  Shell stitch New crochet terms sleeves phase. Fit of apparel articles  Working in rounds  Cape with arm slits Experiment with at least four  Patterned afghan  Cluster stitch different types of yarn and  Popcorn stitch thread (from rug yarn to  Rug  Puff stitch and variations bedspread cotton)  Small tablecloth or  Bobbles stitch Review of Phases 1-2 to help runner  Afghan stitch develop additional skills  Simple doilies

Advanced: Phase 4 Phase Skills to Learn Other Topics to Learn Suggested Articles to Fair Exhibit Projects Create 4 Research and learn about How to adapt for different size Two small or one large One article showing one or unique stitches not found in yarn article(s) using skills more of the stitches or Crochet Made Easy, such as: Selecting different types of yarn learned, such as: techniques outlined under  Open mesh or thread suitable for a  Poncho or cape “Skills to Learn” for this  Block or solid mesh pattern  Afghan phase. Charting  Long single stitch  Sweater Join a crocheting group  Waffle (or rib) stitch Research new patterns  Vest or halter  Picot (Irish crochet) stitch  Purse or bag with  Star stitch zipper  Hairpin lace  Broomstick crochet Research and learn techniques, such as:  Combining crochet with leather or fabric  Working with fine thread  Working with cloth strips  Multicolored patterns (jacquards) using charts  Draft pattern for a fitted garment  Create an original design

In addition to this guide, please use the following resources: Date of Publication: October 2017 -Crochet Made Easy -My 4-H Year Record Book (1/member per 4-H year) Information courtesy of: Oregon State University 4-H Crocheting Project -Non-Animal Project Journal & Financial Record (1/project per 4-H year) Member Guide, Published August 2008