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Topic: Knitting
General Purpose: To inform (the class how knitting works.)
Specific Purpose: the purpose is for the audience to know/have an idea on how to knit.
Central Idea/Thesis Statement: How to cast on, knit a row, cast off.
Preview:Cast on, knit a row, cast off
Organizational Pattern: Chronological order.
Introduction:
Hook: Knitting, not just and "old lady hobby"
Audience adaptation:Most don't know how to knit
Credibility:
Primary summary:Knitting can be hard but once learned is easy. Knitting consists of Casting on, Knitting rows, and Cast off
Body:
Transition: now 1st step is to cast on.
I.Casting On 10 stitches
A.Hardest step but important.
B.Steps:
1.Slip Knot (long tail)
2.Cast on
1 needle
Long tail
Easiest to do, hard to explain
Start w/ slip knot
Tail btn pointer and middle (other hand)
Thumb on ball side
Grab both with last fingers
BE CONSTANT W/ LOOSE OR TIGHT STITCHES
When casting on it will like smaller than end up.
Keep track.
Transition: After casting on knit a row
II.Knit a row
A.Steps
1.Bring other needle
2.Stick through hole of stitch
3.Bring yarn between'
4.Pull old loop off
5.REPEAT
B.Make sure stitches don't drop,especially end
Transition: When good with length of project casting off is important to make sure project doesn't fall apart.
III.Cast off
A.Easy step
1.Confusing at first.
B.Steps
1.Knit 2 stitches.
2.Take the last stitch over other.
3.Knit next.
a.Repeat until done
Conclusion:
Final summary: Knitting consists of mainly Casting on, Knitting rows, and Cast off
Memorable Closing Show scarf working on and talk
I know noone will know how to knit now
Hopefully change mind on knitting
