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Knitting
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Knitting is over 1,000 years old!
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Wool socks in Egypt (4th century B.C.)
The oldest known knitted fabric is from the 4th century A.D.
Knitting was introduced to Europe during the 15th century.
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What materials do you need?
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Yarn
Dvortygirl. “Yarn Palette”. April 5, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Knitting Needles
Griffon48. “Metal Knitting Needles, Size 9”. May 5, 2008 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Measuring Tape
Memyni. “Sewing (6)”. March 11, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Row Counter
TheChanel. “Knitting/sewing purse”. November 1, 2006 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Point Protectors
Jillz. “What’s in my notions bag?”. August 23, 2005 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Stitch Holder
Knittingbrow. “Sock Knitting Disasters”. June 22, 2010 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Scissors
Creative Tools. “Creative Tools.se – PackshotCreator – Scissors”. February 3, 2010 via Flickr, Creative Commons
Attribution.
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Yarn Needle
Mararie. “Just enough yarn”. April 21, 2008 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Stitch Markers
The Bees. “Stitch marker”. November 6, 2009 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Crochet Hook
Yoshioka, Jem. “Rainbow crochet hook”. May 14, 2011 via Flickr, Creative Commons Attribution.
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Learn to Knit
In through the front door, Run around the back,
Hop through the window, Off jumps Jack.
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Fun Facts About Knitting
Allows you to be creative Gives you confidence Soothing and relaxing Helps develop fine-motor, critical thinking,
and problem-solving skills Helps develop math, writing, and reading
skills
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Works CitedBordhi, Cat. “A Guide for Bringing Knitting and Spinning into Elementary through High School Classrooms.” Cat Bordhi. Wordpress.com, 2012. Web. 7 November, 2012.
EducationWorld. “Building Close-Knit Communities: Handcraft Makes a Comeback.” EducationWorld. EducationWorld, n.d. Web. 7 November, 2012.
Falick, Melanie. Kids Knitting. New York: Artisan, 1998. Print. “Knitting.” Columbia Encyclopedia. 6 ed. 2000. InfoTrac Junior Edition. Web. 7 Nov. 2012. Sadler, Judy Ann. Quick Knits. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 2006. Print.
Smith, Gary W. "Knitting." Encyclopedia Americana. Grolier Online, 2012. Web. 9 Nov. 2012.
SwitchedOnMom. “The Point: Knitting Benefits a Gifted Teen.” The “More” Child. Wordpress.com, 27 Jan. 2008. Web. 9 Nov. 2012.