Make it yourself! Use your creativity and skill in knitting, crocheting, embroidery or counted cross stitch to make a unique sweater, scarf or other creations.
What can you do?
In the needle arts project, you can:
- Learn the basics of knitting, crocheting, embroidery and counted cross stitch.
- Use various patterns or create your own designs.
- Host a knitting party or join a knitting club.
These are just some of the many ways you can participate in this project.
Project information
Get started with 4-H'ers in your area
- Contact your local 4-H office for more info.
Get started on your own
- Begin your project learning with the needle arts project resource guide.
- Reflect on your project and what you've learned using 4-H record keeping.
Project opportunities near you
Get in touch with your local 4-H office to learn about needle arts project events and activities in your area.
Interested in getting involved as a needle arts project volunteer?
Contact your local 4-H office or learn more about volunteering in 4-H.
Resources for supporting youth in needle arts
Utah 4-H crocheting club book (free download)
Yarn - the essential element of knitting from Wisconsin 4-H
Fair information
What does it mean to show at the fair?
For 4-H'ers, local and state showcase events (like the Minnesota State Fair) are not just fun events. They provide youth opportunities to exhibit the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year– and to continue their learning.
Contact your local 4-H office for needle arts project showcase opportunities near you.
Exhibit ideas and judging criteria
Get exhibit ideas and find out what the judge is looking for in the evaluation sheet (Google Doc).
Reviewed in 2023