Winter, 2026, Emeritus Needlecraft Class
Needlecraft II, HME EC E71, Section 9562
Class Curriculum (Syllabus) & Materials Info.
WINTER, 2026 SCHEDULE
Week 1, 1/7/26, Crochet
Beginner: Slip knot, chaining, single crochet, Single Crochet Purse
Tools & Materials Needed for purse: 1 skein Medium weight/worsted weight yarn, size G, H, or I crochet hook, or as called for on yarn package, & one 1” button.
Advanced: Corner Start Stitch Blanket or Scarf
Advanced Tools & Materials Needed: medium/worsted weight yarn, with Size H crochet hook
Week 2, 1/14/26, Crochet
Beginner: Double crochet, Half double crochet, Triple crochet, Slip stitch, Mixed Stitches Scarf
Beginner Tools & Materials Needed: 2 skeins Medium weight/worsted weight yarn, size G, H, or I crochet hook, or as called for on yarn package.
Advanced: Mystery Afghan Square
Advanced Tools & Materials Needed: 1 skein medium/worsted weight yarn, with appropriate crochet hook
Week 3, 1/21/26, Crochet
Crocheted Beret
1 skein medium weight yarn, H or I crochet hook
Week 4, 1/28/26, Knitting
Beginner: Cast on, knit stitch, start basic scarf
Beginner Tools & Materials: Size 8, 9 or 10 knitting needles, 2 skeins worsted weight yarn (also known as medium weight yarn)
Advanced: Rabbit Tracks scarf pattern
Advanced tools & materials needed: worsted weight yarn, Size 8 or 9 knitting needles
Week 5, 2/4/26, Knitting
Beginner: purl stitch, Pattern Sampler Scarf
Beginner Tools & Materials: Size 8, 9 or 10 knitting needles, 2 skeins worsted weight yarn (also known as medium weight yarn)
Advanced: Stylish Tiles Hat
Advanced tools & materials: Medium/worsted weight yarn, Size 8 or 9 knitting needles
Week 6, 2/11/26, Knitting
Hand warmers
Tools & Materials: Medium/worsted weight yarn, Size 8 or 9 knitting needles
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