Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 2

Decorative designs IV

TERM – 2ND TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 2

Age: 16 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: CLOTHING AND TEXTILE

Topic: DECORATIVE DESIGNS  IV

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define crocheting

II.) Identify the basic tools and materials use when crocheting

III.) Identify the basic stitches in crocheting

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of crocheting and identify the tools use in crocheting

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher highlights and describes the stitches use in crocheting

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

DECORATIVE DESIGNS  IV

Crocheting

Crocheting is a textile art that involves creating fabric by interlocking loops of yarn, thread, or other materials using a crochet hook. Unlike knitting, which uses two or more needles, crocheting uses a single hook to make a wide variety of patterns and textures.

Basic Tools and Materials for Crocheting

  1. Crochet Hooks: These come in various sizes and materials like aluminum, plastic, or wood. They're used to create loops and stitches.
  2. Yarn: Just like in knitting, yarn is the main material for crocheting. It comes in different fibers, weights, and colors.
  3. Scissors: To cut the yarn when needed.
  4. Tapestry Needle: Used for sewing pieces together or weaving in ends.
  5. Measuring Tape: Helps to check the size of your project as you work.
  6. Stitch Markers: Similar to knitting, these mark specific points in your pattern.
  7. Row Counter: Keeps track of how many rows you've completed.
  8. Pattern: Instructions for your project, including stitches and techniques required..
  9. Crochet Gauge: A small tool used to measure the size of your stitches and ensure they match the pattern's requirements.

Basic Crocheting Stitches

  1. Chain Stitch (ch): The foundation of most crochet projects. A simple loop pulled through the previous loop to create a chain.
  2. Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join stitches, create a smooth edge, or move the yarn to a different part of the work without adding height.
  3. Single Crochet (sc): A basic stitch that creates a dense, tight fabric. Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
  4. Half Double Crochet (hdc): Taller than a single crochet but shorter than a double crochet. Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through a loop, yarn over, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
  5. Double Crochet (dc): A taller stitch that creates a looser fabric. Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining two loops.
  6. Treble Crochet (tr): Even taller than a double crochet. Yarn over twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through two more loops, yarn over, and pull through the remaining two loops.
  7. Cluster Stitch: Involves working several stitches together into the same stitch or space and then finishing them together at the top.

EVALUATION: 1.   What is crocheting?

  1. Mention 5 basic tools and materials for crocheting
  2. Identify 5 stitches in crocheting

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively