Fiber Arts

4th Quarter Fiber Arts Requirements
(Choose 1 project from each category)

1. Knitting or Crochet Project
      (Need to purchase your own crochet hook or knitting needle—check thrift store)
                Cost: $2 if you choose to use yarn from school

     Find center pull of skein: http://www.allfreeknitting.com/video-basics/how-to-find-both-ends-of-a-skein/ct/1
     Weave in ends: http://www.allfreeknitting.com/Tips-for-Knitting/weaving-in-ends-knitting-101/ct/1

Knitting sites: Basic Directions:
        http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/
        http://video.about.com/crochet/Single-Crochet.htm (single crochet)
        http://video.about.com/crochet/How-to-Double-Crochet.htm (double crochet)
        http://www.allfreeknitting.com/Knitting-Tutorials/Knitting-Tutorial-How-to-Make-a-Slip-Knot/ct/1 (make a slip knot)
        http://www.allfreeknitting.com/video-basics/6-Amazing-Knitting-Tips-and-Techniques-Videos/ct/1#Beginner_Knitting:_How_to_Cast_on_Beginners (cast on)
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9hv44QwQ-A
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgwi3xgZzlk&feature=relmfu
    Scarf—novelty yarn    (You will need to purchase your own novelty yarns –Liebe Drug/Walmart/Expressions in Watertown)
        http://www.yarn.com/webs-knitting-crochet-ruffle-yarns/euro-tinseltown/
        http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9Bf6yUssr8Q#!
    Loom knitting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRc5HfZ77T8
        http://www.favecrafts.com/Loom-Patterns/A-Guide-to-Loom-Knitting/ct/1
    Finger knitting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3LKAlDz9ig
    Knitting Patterns:
       http://www.favecrafts.com/Knitting-for-Baby/Jester-Baby-Hat-Knitting-Pattern/ct/1 (baby hat)
       http://www.favecrafts.com/Knitting-for-Kids/Knit-Sock-Monkey/ct/1 (monkey)
       http://www.favecrafts.com/Kitchen-Knits/Kitchen-Towel-Hangers-Knitting-Pattern/ct/1 (kitchen towel hanger)
       http://www.favecrafts.com/Knit-Socks-and-Slippers/Soft-Baby-Socks/ct/1 (baby socks)
       http://www.favecrafts.com/Knit-Socks-and-Slippers/Warm-Boot-Knitting-Slippers/ct/1 (slippers)
       http://www.favecrafts.com/Knit-Hats-Gloves-Scarves/Chunky-Mittens-Knitting-Pattern (mittens)

3. Other Fiber Arts Project Ideas:

Crafts:     FaveCrafts.com
               http://www.cutratecrafts.com/
Plastic Canvas: Cost: $2 if you choose to use canvas/yarn from school
         Directions:   http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/learntostitchpc.htm
         http://www.favecrafts.com/Plastic-Canvas
         http://www.allcrafts.net/plcanvas.htm#lessons
         http://www.girlpowercrafts.com/plastic-canvas-craft.html
Latch hook: http://www.woolneedlework.com/latch_hook/how_to_latch_hook_instructions.htm
Scrapbook; Cost $4 if you use paper from school
Basket weaving:
      Newspaper basket: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6oI8Fc8q-o&feature=related
       Crochet plastic bags: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SERA-c82Vmo&feature=related
      Reed basket: http://www.basketsofjoy.com/freepattern.aspx
Duct tape tote bag http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMGaYWlz658&feature=relmfu
Coiled paper basket http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXnJJ0vDhiI&feature=relmfu
Quilting: http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net/QuiltingLessons.htm (how to quilt)
        http://www.claudiasquiltshoppe.com/Absolute3BigBlock.htm
        http://www.claudiasquiltshoppe.com/Absolute2BlueWinter.htm
        http://www.claudiasquiltshoppe.com/Absolute5MineShaft.htm
Paper Beads: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnTWQ77g1Y4&feature=related
Mini Book: http://www.favecrafts.com/Craft-Videos/16-Page-Mini-Book-Video/ct/1
Friendship Bracelet: http://www.favecrafts.com/Jewelry-Craft-Videos/How-to-Make-Friendship-Bracelets/ml/1
Shamballa Bracelet: http://www.allfreejewelrymaking.com/Knots-and-Macrame/How-to-Make-a-Shamballa-Bracelet#
Fleece Blanket: http://www.girlpowercrafts.com/no-sew-fleece-blanket-instructions.html
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