JSS3 Cultural and Creative Art (CCA) Lesson Note on Knitting

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TOPIC:                                                                        KNITTING

• Meaning of knitting
• Interpretation of terms used in knitting
• Material and tools used in knitting
• Basic stitching techniques

Knitting is the art of making garments, fabrics by interlocking loops of one or more yarns either by hand with knitting needles or with machines. It is a method by which thread or yarn may be turned into cloth.

Knitting materials

• Wool
• Scissors
• Tape rule
• Knitting needle

Hand knitting consists of loop called stitches which are pulled through each other. The active stitches are held on a needle until another loop can be passed through them. Examples of hand knitted works include cardigan, or sweaters, shawls, antimacassar, socks, hats, blankets etc. Materials required are: knitting needle and thread or wool.

Machine knitting: Is used to produce lace materials. There are two types namely: weft knitting and warp knitting.

1. Weft knitting: The yarn runs horizontally or the walls are perpendicular to the course of the yarn.
2. Warp knitting: Is the opposite of the weft knitting. Thus the yarn runs vertically.

BASIC STITCHING TECHNIQUES

1. Crocheting

It is also a form of needle work by which fabrics are created from yarn or thread using a crochet hook. Crocheting is similar to knitting. The difference is that only one loop is active at a time in crocheting and a crochet hook is used instead of a needle. Crocheting fabric begins by placing a slip-knot loop on the hook to create a chain of a suitable length.

2. Macramé

Macramé is French word meaning the art of tying string in patterns to make things. It is a form of textile making using knotting rather than weaving or knitting. The finished product gives an impression of a lace material. It is made from twine or yarn, cotton, hemp and sometimes jewelry is often made in combination of both the knots and various beads which may be in wood or glass.

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