Resources
 
General Resources: The following are pages about general techniques, some of which may be necessary to learn before tackling a project. (For example, it is necessary to understand how to decrease stitches before making a hat) KNITTING: Casting On Knitting Purling Casting Off/Binding Off Oops: How to Pick Up a Dropped Stitch Increasing Decreasing For knitting videos: http://www.knittinghelp.com/ Different types of knitting stitches: using knitting and purling CROCHETING: Chain stitch Counting stitches Turning your work Single crochet Double crochet Triple crochet
*NOTE: This is not recommended for blanket squares, because it can be too hole-y and lacelike to keep someone warm. Slip stitch Fastening off Crocheting a circle Topic Resources: The following are resources and patterns that may be helpful during the meetings. Each meeting date has a particular theme or topic, with a few different pages or handouts available. Choose the pattern or project that most appeals to you, print out the resource (if you’d like) and bring it to the meeting to try out. OCTOBER 1: 
Circular knitting and crochet: working in the round Knitting on circular needles Knitting in the round OCTOBER 15:
Gloves and mittens   Note: A (*) indicates the pattern is a PDF file and will download when the link is clicked. Classic mitten pattern knit
Sizes for children (3 sizes) and adult (women and men)
The pattern reads like a table or chart - you have to follow the instructions across the row to understand it. Knucks Fingerless Gloves knit
Sizes for children, women, and men S0-Simple Mittens knit
Sizes small, medium, and large Basketweave Mittens* knit Malabrigo Gloves knit
Sized for women Basic Cuff Up Mittens* knit
Sizes for children (4 sizes) Basic Crochet Mittens* crochet
Sizes for children (4 sizes) Daisy Fingerless Gloves crochet
Sized for women Single Crochet Adult Mittens crochet Crochet Gloves with fingerless option crochet Retro Mittens crochet
Sizes for youth and women NOVEMBER 5:
Socks Knitted socks Crocheted socks NOVEMBER 19:
Sewing together blankets  Joining Knitted Pieces Joining Squares with Whipstitch, Backstitch, or Mattress Stitch Joining Squares using Slip Stitch or Reverse Single Crochet Joining Squares using Single Crochet Joining squares Flat Braid Method using Crochet DECEMBER 3:
Christmas decorations and gift ideas  Candy Cane Cozy knit Christmas Candy Ornament crochet Peppermint Candy Ornament crochet Christmas Bells crochet Christmas Bells knit Christmas Lights knit Christmas Lights crochet Christmas Lights Ornament crochet Holly knit Holly Ornament crochet Holly Stocking crochet Little Christmas Stocking knit Two-needle Christmas Stocking (snowman) knit Star Ornament knit Snowman Ornament knit Baby Snowman Ornaments crochet Snowman Ornament crochet Snowman Stocking crochet Snowflake Star knit Star Ornament crochet Starburst Ornament crochet Star Ornament crochet 12 Miniature Sweater Ornaments (2007) knit 12 Miniature Sweater Ornaments (2008) knit 6 Mini Stockings knit Christmas Ball Ornaments crochet Wreath Ornament crochet Cute Christmas Ornaments crochet Gingerbread Girl Ornament Craft crochet Heart Ornament crochet Victorian Ball Ornament crochet Stocking Ornaments crochet Rory the Reindeer Ornament crochet Reindeer Ornament crochet Circular Ornaments crochet Poinsettia Ornament crochet Pine Cone Ornament crochet Miniature Sweater Ornament crochet 3D Lace Ornaments crochet Santa Stocking crochet Little Stockings crochet Christmas Garland crochet Santa Hat knit DECEMBER 17: (optional)
End of fall semester wrap-up JANUARY 21:
Adding borders FEBRUARY 4:
Knitting cables Lion Brand: How to Knit Cables FEBRUARY 18:
Adding color Changing colors or adding a new ball of yarn Intarsia color chart using a Tunisian crochet stitch MARCH 4:
Finger puppets and stuffed animals MARCH 18:
Topic APRIL 1:
Dance Marathon APRIL 15:
Recycled knitting (in honor of Earth Day) April 29: (optional)
End of spring semester wrap-up 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