Fiber Arts

Have you ever wondered how your grandmother crocheted that scarf for you or embroidered the pillowcases? Have you seen all the trendy crocheted and knitted fashion scarves? Have you looked at the quilt on your mother's bed and wondered how it was made? The fiber arts project will embrace how to make these things. Fiber arts is defined as the practical skills passed down from preceding generations that were developed to provide basic family needs, such as apparel, home furnishings or decorations.

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Things to Learn/Do in the Project

Crochet

Learn single, double and many other stitches
Advance to hair pin lace

Knitting

Casting on, knit stitch and purl stitch

Needle Arts

Embroidery
Cross-stitch
Needle point
Candlewicking
Crewel
Lacework
Applique

Patchwork and Quilting

Learn to stitch, tie and design quilts

Rug Making

Do latch hook and braided rugs

Spinning

Make a hand spindle
Prepare wool fibers

Weaving

Learn parts of a loom
Figure yarn needs for specific items

Ethnic Arts

Explore and share your favorite

Macrame

Do ornamental knotting
Learn terms, tools, techniques and cords

Project Materials

Reasonably priced materials are available for every project in Kansas 4-H. You can order the materials for your project online or contact your local Extension Office.

Crochet (FA101)