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CrochetingCounty fair crocheting exhibit.


Description

Crocheting is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension Publications.

Crocheting
Explore what to consider when buying yarn, thread, and equipment. Learn crocheting and finishing techniques, how to care for crocheted items, and more.
CC1403, Crochet Made Easy


EventsCounty fair crocheting exhibit.

Want to learn more about Crocheting? Try the links below.

Crocheting Project Training
Many counties hold local training for members and leaders in their favorite project areas, including crocheting. Watch your county 4-H Family newsletter or contact your county Extension office for details.

Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference
If you’re in grades 8-10, check out the next Wisconsin 4-H and Youth Conference, scheduled each June at the UW-Madison campus. The conference offers educational seminars in most areas of 4-H. Contact your county Extension office for details.

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County Fair Judging crocheting exhibit at county fair.

The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project work to judges and to the public. Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.

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Related Links

There’s so much more to learn in the 4-H Crocheting Project. Just follow these links!

About.com: crochet
This web site gives you basic knowledge to get started crocheting as well as information on various stitch techniques. You can also find free patterns for a range of skill levels.

Coats & Clark
Site for crocheters looking for new ideas in color and texture, from furs to stripes.

Craft Yarn Council of America
Site for your crocheting technique questions. Also has lots of information on yarn, tools, books, magazines, and accessories sold in the U.S., as well as free project ideas.

Crochet Guild of America
The Guild is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and advancing the art of crochet. Site provides education and networking opportunities.

National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.

Oconto County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many family, home and health projects including fun project ideas in crocheting.

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Project Support

For more information on the 4-H Crocheting Project, contact the following:

Cooperative Extension Media Collection
This lending library features several clothing and sewing resources for volunteers that can be rented for training. One of the resources is called Crochet Made Easy, a self-paced CD program that covers basic, taller and special stitches, reading patterns, gauge, increasing and decreasing, working in rounds, changing colors, adding new yarn, yarn control supplies and more. This CD includes 20 patterns, ranging from beginner to intermediate levels.

UW-Extension County 4-H Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices. Select the county of your choice.

UW-Extension State Specialist: Ruth Schriefer

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