Rake Knitting - PowerPoint Presentation

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Rake Knitting

Sarah Durham and Anne Marie

WadlingtonSlide2

Rectangle Looms

1 double rectangle loom: $9.99

Hobby Lobby

Rectangle loom kit: $24.99

Hobby Lobby

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=loom%20knittingSlide3

Circle Looms

Circle Looms: $14.99

Flower Looms: $4.99

Hobby Lobby

Knit Loom Kit: $14.86

Amazon.com

http://connected2christ.com/2011/03/loom-knit-spring-flower-headband-tutorial/Slide4

Homemade Knitting Looms

1 ½ inch nails

Hammer

Piece of wood

Toilet paper role

Popsicle sticks

Tape

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=loom%20knitting

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/category/other/craft-materials-tools/tools_and_aids/knitting_equipmentSlide5

Knitted Hearts

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=loom%20knittingSlide6

SuppliesLooms

Circle looms or rectangle looms ($4.99-$24.99)

Hook tool ($0.99)

Needle (2 for $0.99)

Yarn ($3.99)33 feet of yarn

2 feet for binding off yarnScissors ($1.99) Tape ($2.99) Tape measure ($2.99)

Hobby Lobby Prices Slide7

Overview Instructions Wrapping pegs:

To the

right

: Wrap yarn in

clockwise directionTo the left

: Wrap yarn in counterclockwise direction Yarn loops: Push loops down

after wrapping each row Use hook tool to lift bottom loops over top loopsBinding off: Use needle to thread yarn through loops Slide8

Cognitive Upgrade/Downgrade

Cognitive Skill

: Sequencing

s

teps to complete a task Baseline:

Sequencing the steps to knit a solid colored heart or circle. Upgrade:

Sequencing additional steps required to make a scarf with fringe, multiple colors, and certain length.Downgrade: Sequencing less steps

as OT performs the first step of tying off the yarn and the steps to switch directions in order to make a small solid colored bookmark. (scaffolding)

http://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=loom%20knitting%20scarfsSlide9

Motor Upgrade/Downgrade

Motor skill: Hand Eye Coordination

Baseline

: Hand eye coordination required to control hand movements to wrap the yarn around pegs

1 inch apart.

Upgrade: Increasing the demand for hand eye coordination to control hand movements to wrap the yarn around pegs 0.5 inches apart.

Downgrade: Decreasing the demand of hand eye coordination to control hand movements to wrap the yarn around pegs 1.5 inches apart.

http://gettinitpegged.com/2011/11/07/martha-stewart-tries-her-hand-at-loom-knitting/Slide10

Population Ages 7 and up.

Females

Rake

knitting is beneficial for individuals with

Anxiety disordersHigh stress

DepressionADHDArthritis L

earning disabilities Poor fine motor skills Slide11

Therapeutic Benefits: PsychosocialRake knitting allows individuals to work with their hands in a rhythmic motion.

The rhythmic and repetitive patterns are believed to:

slow down thought processes in the brain.

induce relaxation and a sense of mindfulness.

alleviate symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, or ADHD. Rake knitting provides a creative outlet and improves self-esteem due

to the production of a functional item, such as a scarf or hat.

Rake knitting can be helpful for individuals trying to break harmful addictions by occupying their minds and hands. Rake knitting can take one’s mind off of pain.Slide12

Therapeutic Benefits: Rehab

Rake knitting can improve hand function by:

relieving stiffness.

enhancing hand eye coordination.

improving fine motor skills by requiring appropriate grasp and manipulation of the yarn. In comparison to standard knitting, rake knitting provides a more simplistic approach that requires less strain on the hands; therefore, it is appropriate for rehabilitation of carpal tunnel syndrome or arthritis.

Rake knitting also helps improve cognitive skills by helping an individual learn to sequence multiple steps

and coordinate thoughts and body movements to complete a desired product. Slide13

Precautions Pull the yarn to an appropriate tightness to prevent unwrapping of pegs and allow loops to be hooked over the pegs.

Make sure you keep the loops pushed down on the pegs.

Be aware of the sharp point of the needle.

Be aware of the sharp point of the hook tool. Slide14

Resourceswww.michaels.com www.pinterest.com

http://shop.hobbylobby.com

/

http://

www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_pg_1?rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Aknitting+looms&keywords=knitting+looms&ie=UTF8&qid=1382290579http://www.knitonthenet.com/issue4/features/therapeuticknitting/

http://amyjane.hubpages.com/hub/Knitting-for-Better-Healthhttp://pioneerthinking.com/crafts/a-guide-to-loom-knitting

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/category/other/craft-materials-tools/tools_and_aids/knitting_equipmentSlide15

Gather Supplies1 loom

1 short piece of yarn (2 feet)

1 long piece of yarn wrapped around cardboard

1 pair of scissors for your table

1 needle for your table1 hook tool for your table

PencilWe will come around with tape Slide16

1. Set up your loom

Grooves of the pegs should face you.

Circle looms:

Tie off peg should face toward the left.

Count off 12 pegs

Put a pencil mark by the 12th peg

Wooden looms: Do not pay attention to numbers Slide17

2. Tether your yarn. Wrap the loose end of yarn around the tie off peg or groove 2 times.

Wooden looms: Wrap the yarn so the continuing end is coming out on the left side of the loom.

Tape the loose end of tied off yarn to the bottom of the loom. Slide18

3. Wrap the first peg

Bring the yarn around the

backside

of the first peg in a

clockwise

direction.Make one complete loop around the first peg in a

clockwise direction.Slide19

4. Wrap the second peg.Move around the back side of the second peg, and complete one loop in a clockwise direction.

Continue wrapping each peg with one loop in a clockwise direction to wrap the first row.

Make sure the

straight line

of the yarn is on the back side

of the loom and the loop is facing you.Slide20

5. Wrap the last peg Wrap one complete loop around the last peg (12th

peg).

Hold the end of your yarn and use the hook tool to push loops to the bottom of each peg. Slide21

6. Reverse and wrap counterclockwise

Bring the yarn around the front of the last peg (12

th

).

Position the yarn in-between the 12th and 11

th peg.Begin wrapping the 11

th peg by going around the back and toward the front of the peg in a counter clockwise direction. Slide22

7. Wrap in counterclockwise direction toward the left.Continue wrapping pegs in a counterclockwise direction toward the left

to complete a second row.

Stop when you finish wrapping the 1

st peg. Two loops should now be on each peg. Slide23

8. Lift bottom loop over the top loop and peg

Place loose end of yarn under the loom to hold it in place.

Use the hook tool to lift the bottom loop over the top loop and over the peg.

One loop will remain on each peg.

Push loops back down to the bottom of the peg.Slide24

9. Reverse and wrap in clockwise direction toward the right.Reverse by coming around the front of the first peg and around the back of the second peg.

Complete a clockwise loop around the second peg.

Continue wrapping in clockwise direction toward the right to complete a third row.Slide25

10. Continue wrapping pegs and reversing directionsAlways hook the bottom loops over the top loops before reversing directions.

Push the single loops to the bottom of the peg.

Repeat these steps to wrap 7 more rows. You have already completed 3 rows.Slide26

11. Stop wrapping pegsAfter wrapping 9 rows, tape the loose end to the bottom of the loom.Cut off the left over yarn, but leave enough to tie a knot.Slide27

12. Thread short yarn through needleThread small piece of yarn (2 feet) through the needle.

Tie a knot to hold the yarn on the needle.Slide28

13. Thread needle through last set of loops Thread needle through the last loop.

Pull the yarn through the loop.

Lift the loop over the peg.

All loops should be removed from the pegs.Slide29

14. Gather loops in the center4 loose ends of yarn.Slide the loops toward the center of the short piece of yarn connected to the needle.

Tie the two ends together. Slide30

15. Take yarn off the loomTake tape off both ends of yarn.Remove yarn from the loom.

Two loose ends should remain.Slide31

16. Shape the yarn

Shape the yarn into a heart or circle.

Tie off the two loose ends.