Joel Adegoke has created the project "Weft and Warp Stories: Knitting Traditions Around the World" in Class2Class.org
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Weft and Warp Stories: Knitting Traditions Around the World
What is this project about?
Students investigate the two types of knitting, weft and warp, by examining fabric samples and knitting simple examples to understand how loops form horizontally and vertically. They interview family members or community members about traditional kni...
- Age of Students
- 6-8 years, 9-12 years
- Project Duration
- 4 weeks
- Starting Month
- August 2026
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to knit cap
Skills to develop
Project Activities
Knitting Our First Cap
Students learn basic knitting stitches through step-by-step teacher demonstration, then practice creating simple loops and rows on needles before working together to knit their first cap. They examine fabric samples to understand how weft and warp create different patterns, building confidence and foundational skills for more complex projects.