Knitting Queen!

I defiantly feel like this knitting thing is working out for me. I really got the hang of it pretty quick. Its only been a few days and I feel that I have almost completed my scarf. At this rate I think I need to re-think what all I should make. Maybe a hat next…..

Here is a video of my knitting process!

Now that I am at the end of my scarf I think I might add a new color and finish off with some tassels. I have found this blog that has some easy to follow directions on how to do so. I’ll have to do some “tassel math” and figure out how long I would like them to be. apparently according to The Finishing Touch, tassels are usually 6 inches to 1 foot long. Good tip they mentioned is to keep in mind that you want to double the length you want and its better to go longer to be on the safe side. You can always cut off more if it is too long.

Hey All!

Alfredo & Fifi

I am Hanna-Marie! Currently, I am in my fourth year of University studying Secondary Education, major in social studies and minor in visual arts. Right now I live in Regina with my boyfriend and 2 cats. While taking classes I also work at a daycare and a before and after school program.

In terms of my experience with educational technology, I have not had much experience with it and would love to learn more! In my internship I used technology for notes, research, Kahoots….. typical things like that. I would live to incorporate technology a lot more when I get to have my own classroom!

I am also excited to use Twitter and start creating my own PLN group. Here is my Twitter, check it out, I’ve been re-tweeting some articles/posts about Indigenous people in Canada.

Quest for a Blanket! #LearningProject

For my learning project I want to eventually learn how to knit a blanket! To get started, I thought I should start out with the basics and try out making a scarf! First I need to figure out how to actually knit. I learn best from seeing something visually, so I decided to start with youtube.

I found the following video from Hobby Lobby which was a great help and clearly showed me how to begin to knit.

Things I learned how to do in this video was how to:

• Make a slip knot
• Cast on
• Knit Stitch
• Purl Stitch
• Bind off

As well, I have stumbled upon LoveKnitting’s blog which has a lot of information on the basics of knitting!

I would consider the above all of the things you need to know if you want to create some basic pieces to knit.

I have gathered my own materials to start off with:

Yarn & Knitting Needles.

I was not sure exactly where to start off. I grabbed what I thought was good. Hopefully something goes well.