CFSP 32 - STEAM Craft: Hooked on Crochet! (Grades 6-8)

Course Description

Crochet is not just for grandmas! Crochet exercises all parts of STEAM in a most practical hands-on way. It requires and allows for planning hypothesis testing reevaluating revising testing and execution.
Science
Various fibers used in different yarns react differently to wear and washing as well as burn risk. Science is always involved in the production and dying of the fibers as well. Yarns are being made from ever newer fibers such as milk or plant fibers. Different breeds of sheep rabbits and other animals and plants produce yarn with different characteristics.
Technology
An abundance of free patterns are offered online. Many support groups and design programs exist through technology platforms.
Engineering
The lay of the fabric and the fit of the item created involve engineering principles to join pieces to create the look and feel intended by the designer.
Art
Crochet involves choices of fibers colors shapes needle and yarn size sizing embellishments and so much more. Like any craft crochet has it's own language abbreviations and charting markings to learn so that patterns can be completed and designed for others to follow.
Math
As with all creative endeavors designing and execution involve a great deal of math: determining yardage used in stitches how many stitches per inch needle size in production of stitches per inch yarn size in production of stitches per inch nature of fabric determined by needle and yarn size measurements needed for product including ease for apparel and needs to create the appropriate visual effect of the fabric. Yarn can be measured by yardage weight or length.

Crochet is currently enjoying a revived role in fashion for men and women.

Learn the basic crochet stitches and how to read a simple pattern while creating a scarf hand warmers a hat and squares to sew into a pillow cover or small blanket. Acquire this lifelong skill to create original projects fabricate useful items and fashion unique gifts. Enjoy crocheting as a relaxing and creative pastime. All supplies are included.
Typically Offered: Offered fall and spring only.