Yarn Craft Notes
Subject Overview
Yarn Craft exposes students to hand-craft techniques that turn yarn into structure and surface — building appreciation for hand craftsmanship alongside design and product development skills. You'll learn macrame, knotting, braiding, twining and tasselling, then basic knitting, crocheting, tatting and quilling, and close with carpet-making, tufting, and hook and ribbon weaving. This is a 2-credit core practical paper across 3 units, with students exploring and adapting these techniques into innovative surfaces using a wide range of materials.
Subject at a glance
3
Units
19
Topics
2
Credits
3
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Unit-wise Syllabus
3 units — click WhatsApp below to get the full notes for each
Unit 1: Knot-based techniques
- Macrame
- knotting
- braiding
- twining
- tasselling
Macramé
Decorative knots: square, half-hitch
Braiding
Three or more strands interlaced
Twining
Two strands twisted around a base
Tasselling
Bundles of yarn for trims
Study guide
This unit covers knot-based techniques: macrame, knotting, braiding, twining and tasselling. Practise each knot slowly before attempting patterns.
Unit 2: Knit and loop techniques
- Basic knitting
- crocheting
- tatting
- quilling technique
Knitting
Two needles
Stretchy rows of interlocking loops
Crochet
One hook
Dense, sculptural loops
Tatting
Shuttle or needle
Lace of knots and loops
Quilling
Strips rolled into coils
Decorative 3D shapes
Study guide
You learn knit and loop techniques: basic knitting, crocheting, tatting and quilling. Practise tension; even tension makes even work.
Unit 3: Woven and tufted structures
- Carpet-making
- tufting
- hook weaving
- ribbon weaving and other explorations using yarns
- vegetable fibres
- ribbons
- braids
- trimmings
- paper
- wires and fabric
Carpet-making
Knotted pile
Tufting
Yarn punched through a backing
Hook weaving
Loops pulled through a base
Ribbon weaving
Ribbons interlaced for texture
Study guide
You explore woven and tufted structures: carpet-making, tufting, hook weaving, ribbon weaving and experiments with yarns, vegetable fibres, ribbons, braids, trimmings, paper, wires and fabric. Try mixing unusual materials for textured samples.
Why Yarn Craft Matters
Yarn-based crafts build tactile design skill and can become products for craft markets, home decor and fashion accessories.
How to Prepare for Yarn Craft
- Make a sample for every technique and record materials used.
- Experiment with colour and texture combinations.
- Photograph your samples for your portfolio.
Yarn Craft: Frequently Asked Questions
What is macrame?
Macrame is a craft of making patterns by knotting cords, used for wall hangings, plant holders and accessories.