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Learning
Activity Sheet 9
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TLE (HANDICRAFT)
Third Quarter – Week 1
Understand Knitting as a Needlecraft
(TLE_HEHC9-12PK-IIIa-4)
 Knitting: A Brief Background

MELC: LO 1. Understand knitting as a Needlecraft

Code: TLE_HEHC9-12PK-IIIa-4

Objectives:
1. Discuss briefly the overview of knitting;
2. Enumerate the methods of knitting; and
3. Cite and define the different knitting terminologies and abbreviations.

Terms to Remember:

Knitting-the process of using two or more needles to loop yarn into a series
of interconnected loops in order to create a finished garment or to create a
cloth.
Yarn- spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing.
Terminologies- the body of terms used with a particular technical
application in a subject of study, profession, etc.
Abbreviation- shortened form of a word or phrase.

KNITTING: A BRIEF BACKGROUND

Knitting is the process of using two or more needles to loop

yarn into a series of interconnected loops in order to create a
finished garment or to create a cloth.

The origin of knitting is known to have been lost in the midst

of ancient times. It was believed that the first knitters were
probably a nomadic race living in the palaces of North Africa.
Some of the items that they knitted were the tent flaps of
decorative patterns believing that the symbols knitted on flaps were
used to frighten away evil spirits.

Aside from the fact that knitting is a very adaptable craft,

it could also be a good source of income. Ifugao women who shift
from farming into knitting of stylish hats and scarves is one of
the exemplary shared experience. It was Meredith Ramirez
Tulusan, co-founder of the Ricefield Collective, who realized that
the Ifugao people cannot survive with rice alone, as they used
to in the last few decades. They increasingly need other source
of income and to do so, many are moving away abandoning
terraces.
 These realizations inspire the creation of Ricefield
Collective, a US-based online knitwear, selling stylish products to
an

international clientele that was also founded by Englishwoman,

Anna Maltz, and a Filipina from Ifugao, Jean Mundiguing. All knitters
of the said company are Ifugao women.

TWO METHODS OF KNITTING

1. CONTINENTAL METHOD

It is a customary knitting in many European and eastern

countries. The yarn is held over the left forefinger and regulated by
the other fingers. The right-hand needle digs into the stitch on the
left-handle needle and hooks the yarn through it to make a new
stitch. The stitch, through which it has hooked, has now attained its
mission in life and becomes part of the fabric.

Continental knitting

Once you’ve got your yarn tensioned correctly it’s time to knit! Take
it slowly for the first few stitches and rows, watching your tension as you
go.

Step 1
The first stitch can be slightly tricky to work in
Continental knitting, as you need an extra bit of
tension to get going at the start of each row. To
counter this, take your middle finger and extend it
to help tension the working yarn immediately next
to where it joins your left needle.

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Start knitting by inserting your right needle into the
first stitch on your left needle working from front to
back.
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Step 3

Take your right needle around the back of the

working yarn

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Step 4

Grab the working yarn with your right needle, pull it

through the stitch

Step 5
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Pull the whole stitch off your left needle. Repeat the
last four steps until the end of the row and you’ve
worked a whole row Continental style!

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There are several popular ways to position the yarn. Tension
is controlled partly with the index finger, extending it to tighten
yarn after the needle passes underneath. Many experts feel that
greater speed can be attained with this method and key is flexible wrist
movement.

2. ENGLISH METHOD

This method prevails in English-speaking countries. The yarn

is held in the right hand over the forefinger and under others which
regulate the tension. Some knitters wind the yarn around the
various fingers, starting by one or more winds around the
little finger. The knitter then digs the right hand needle-point into
the first stitch on the left-hand needle and hooks the new stitch
through.

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TERMINOLOGY AND
ABBREVIATIONS

It is important for you to

be aware of the terms and
abbreviations. Knitting
has its own writing method, so
when you look at knitting patterns you may see a variety of
unfamiliar terms and abbreviations. Once you know the following list
of common knitting abbreviations, you are well on your way to
easily translating knitting patterns.

To better understand the knitting terms and abbreviations,

take a look at the examples shown below:

Example:

Materials:
DK/8ply yarn, one ball- I used about 20g of Yarncraft DK in purple
5x2.25mm (US#1, UK/Can #13) dpns.
5x2.75mm (US #2, UK/Can #12) dpns.
Markers (small loops of yarn will do)
Small amounts of colored yarn for embroidery-I used cream, nutmeg
and black chenille.
Tapestry or wool needle.

Gauge
 28st over 4in in stocking stitch on 2.75mm (2.12) dpns.

Size
Toddler, 2-4 years.

Abbreviations
dec- decrease;
dpns-double-pointed (sock) needles;
inc- increase;
k- knit;
k2tog- knit 2 sts together;
r- row/round(s)
rpt-repeat;
st(s)-stitch(es)

Pattern
cuff
using 5.2.25mm (1.13) dpns, cast on 36sts using the cable Cast-on
method(9sts per needle).
Work 15r of 2x2 rib, to last 2sts of 15th r.Ktog (35sts).Place marker.

Below are the common terms and abbreviations which you

may encounter while making your knitted articles.

K knit Dec Decrease

sl slip rnd round
P purl Incl inclusive
Inc increase st Stitch
Yo yarn over sk Skip
together slip a st slip a stitch from one
Tog needle to the other with
working it
beginning Psso pass slip stitch over
Beg
knit stitch
Double pointed needle bet between
Dp
alternate * (asterisk) – means
that you have to
repeat everything
Alt
after asterisk as many
times as specified in
instructions
“ inch (es) () parentheses in
instructions indicate
that the instructions
within

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be repeated a number
of times

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Assessment:
Activity 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Fill in the missing word/s to complete the following statements.
Choose only the letter of your answer. Please use a separate sheet of
paper for your answers.

1. The process of using two or more needles, loop in yarn into a

series of interconnected loops, to create finish garment is ______.
a. Crafting b. Knitting c. Sewing d. Smocking
2. The yarn, which is held over the left forefinger and regulated by other
fingers, is a customary in _______.

a. China c. European and eastern countries

b. English-speaking countries d. Vietnam

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3. It was believed that the first knitters were probably a nomadic race
living in the ______ .

a. Baguio Terraces c. palaces of Saudi Arabia

b. palaces of North Africa d. rice field of Ifugao

4. The co-founder of the Ricefield Collective, who realized that the

Ifugao people cannot survive with rice alone is ______.

a. Jean Anthony c. Jean Anthony

b. Jean Mundiguing d. Maribeth Talusan

5. The following are the basic steps in knitting EXCEPT ____________.

a. Casting down c. Casting on
b. Casting off c. Purl stitch

Activity 2: ABBREVIATIONS

Directions: Write the abbreviations of the following knitting terms. Please

use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
KNITTING TERMS ABBREVIATIONS
1. Knit
2. Slip
3. Purl
4. Decrease
5. Beginning
6. Together
7. Yarn Over
8. Skip
9. Stitches
10. Chain
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Activity 3: NAME IT
Directions: Name the crochet term/s of the following abbreviations or
symbols. Please use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.

__________________________1.rnd
__________________________2. incl
__________________________3. P
__________________________4. Psso
__________________________5. bet
__________________________6. ( )
__________________________7. *
__________________________8. “
__________________________9. Dp
_________________________10. inc

Activity 4: SHORT RESPONSE ESSAY

Directions: Answer the following questions base on your own
understanding of the lesson. Please use a separate sheet of paper for your
answer.

1. Why do we have to use abbreviations in making knitted

articles?

2. Are knitting and crocheting the same? Why or why not?

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Ideal Earned
Criteria
Score Score
Answers the question
correctly and with details. 2

Meaningful and related

ideas are shown and
2
explained

Grammar and Mechanics

were strictly followed 1

Total Score
5

Activity 5: COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Directions: Using the Venn diagram, give the difference/s and the
similarity/ies between Continental and English Methods. Please use a
separate sheet of paper for your answer.

Continental Method English Method

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Activity 6: PLAN IT YOURSELF

Directions: Think of a possible knitted project or article. You may surf the
internet to browse the current trends and fashions today. Plan it using the
sample below. Use the different abbreviations and terms discussed above.
Please use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.
Example:
Materials:
DK/8ply yarn, one ball- I used about 20g of Yarncraft DK in purple
5x2.25mm (US#1, UK/Can #13) dpns.
5x2.75mm (US #2, UK/Can #12) dpns.
Markers (small loops of yarn will do)
Small amounts of colored yarn for embroidery-I used cream, nutmeg
and black chenille.
Tapestry or wool needle.

Gauge
28st over 4in in stocking stitch on 2.75mm (2.12) dpns.

Size
Toddler, 2-4 years.

Abbreviations
dec- decrease;
dpns-double-pointed (sock) needles;
inc- increase;
k- knit;
k2tog- knit 2 sts together;
r- row/round(s)
rep-repeat;
st(s)-stitch(es)

Pattern
cuff
using 5.2.25mm(1.13)dpns, cast on 36sts using the cable Cast-on
method(9sts per needle).
Work 15r of 2x2 rib, to last 2sts of 15th r.Ktog (35sts).Place marker
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