This short course was developed as a resource material for the trainer. Thecourse was developed to assist women and youths in the non-formal sector toequip them with skills and knowledge in knitting so they can be able to make fortheir family or for sale.

KNITTINGMan’s Jacket

RATIONALE

The development of this short course was sponsored by the ADB-PNGEMPLOYMENT ORIENTED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (EOSDP) andproduced by curriculum officers at the SKILLS TRAINING RESOURCES UNIT(STRU)

TH015vii

OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

SHORT COURSEFor

Papua New Guinea Non-Formal Sector

p o box 1097, waiganinational capital districtpapua new guinea.

tel: (675) 323 2633fax: (675) 323 0944

NOT FOR SALE

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Course Outline 2

Competency Profile 3

• Man’s Jacket

Curriculum Guide 4

Overview of Learning Outcomes 5 - 6

• Identify product

• Identify materials and equipment

• Identify sizes, stitches and tension

• Make the jacket

Instructional Notes 6 - 8

• Abbreviations

Attachments 9 - 11

• Tension

• Basic fabrics

• Seaming

• Golden rules

Acknowledgement 12

CONTENTS Pages

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Module1:Learning to Knit

Module 2:Standard BodyMeasurements/Sizing

Module 3:Rib Hat

Module 4:Neck Scarf

Module 5:Child’s Vest

Module 6:Lady’s Knitted Poncho

Module 7:Man’s Jacket

Program: TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Course: KNITTING

Module Code: TH015vii

Module Name: Man’s Jacket

COURSE OUTLINE: Man’s jacket

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Duty Task

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A. Learningto knit

A1. Knittingdescription

A2. Identifyequipment& materials

A3. Holdingneedles andyarn

A4. Apply thecasting onmethods

A5. Knit stitch A6. Purl stitch A7. Increasinganddecreasing

A8. Casting off

B. Standardbodymeasurements/sizing

B1. Explain standardbodymeasurements

B2. Identify andmeasure bodyparts

B3. Identify Bodymeasurements forbaby

B4. Identify Bodymeasurements forchild

B5. Measure Bodymeasurements forwoman

B6. Measure Bodymeasurements forman

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C. Rib hat C1. Identifyproduct

C2. Identifymaterials

C3. Identifymeasurementssizes, stitchesand gauge

A4. Make therib hat

D. Neck scarf D1. Identifyproduct

D2. Identifymaterials

D3. Identifymeasurementssizes, stitchesand gauge

D4. Make thescarf

E. Child’svest

E1. Identifyproduct

E2. Identifymaterials

E3. Identifymeasurementssizes, stitchesand gauge

E4. Make thevest

F. Lady’sknittedponcho

F1. Identifyproduct

F2. Identifymaterials

F3. Identifymeasurementssizes, stitchesand tension

F4. Make theponcho

G. Man’sJacket

G1. Identifyproduct

G2. Identifymaterials

G3. Identifymeasurementssizes, stitchesand tension

G4. Make theman’s jacket

Program: TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Course: KNITTING

Module code: TH015vii

Module name: Man’s Jacket

Duration: The module will take approximately 7 hours to complete the module.

Module Purpose: The purpose of the module is to impart and equip participants withessential skills and knowledge in knitting a man’s jacket.

Content: Lady’s knitted poncho

G1. Identify product.

G2. Identify materials and equipment.

G3. Identify sizes, stitches and tension.

G4. Make man’s jacket.

Prerequisites: There is no prerequisite to the module.

Method: The short course will be delivered in a practical, hands-on manner.

1. Explanation (what we will do) 5%

2. Demonstration (how we will do it) 15%

3. Implementation (now you do it) 70%

4. Evaluation (how good did we do it) 10%

Instructor: The trainer preferred will be a recognised trainer from the communityor a trained vocational teacher who has the skill in knitting.

Assessment Condition: In a training hall with proper:

• tables

• chair

• proper ventilation

Evaluation: The participant will be evaluated from each completion duties.

Reference: Ting, Susie (ed.). 1982. The complete book of handcrafts.Ure Smith Press, Willoughby.

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Overview of Learning OutcomesBy successful completion of the module theparticipants will be able to:G1. Identify the product.G2. Identify materials and equipmentG3. Identify measurements, sizes, stitches and

tension.G4. Make the man’s jacket.

APPENDIX 1: Training and Assessment Guide(Learning outcome).

Learning outcome G1.1:• Identify the product to make

Teaching strategy:Learning activities for the trainee must includethe instructor to;1.1 Identify and explain the product to make.1.2 Identify other types of wool to use.1.3 Identify who to wear the product.

Assessment condition:In a classroom situation or a training hall whereall participants are provided with a;

• wool (yarn)• tape measure (optional)• knitting needles• training notes

Assessment criteria:The trainee has;1.1.1 Stated the product to make.1.1.2 Outlined other types of wool to use.1.1.3 Named who to wear the product.

Assessment method:• Observation• Practical demonstration

APPENDIX 2: Training and Assessment Guide(Learning outcome).

Learning outcome G2.2:• Identify materials and equipment

Teaching strategy:Learning activities for the trainee must includethe instructor to;2.1 Identify materials and equipment to use.2.2 Identify the type of wool to use.2.3 Identify size of hook and wool to use.2.4 Explain and demonstrate use of each item.

Assessment condition:In a classroom situation or a training hall whereall participants are provided with a;

• wool (yarn)• tape measure (optional)• knitting needles• training notes

Assessment criteria:The trainee has;2.1.1 Listed materials and equipment to use.2.2.2 Outlined the type of wool to use.2.3.3 Selected size of hook and wool to use.2.4.4 Applied methods in use of each item.

Assessment method:• Observation• Practical demonstration

APPENDIX 3: Training and Assessment Guide(Learning outcome).

Learning outcome G3.1:• Identify measurements, size, stitch and

tension

Teaching strategy:Learning activities for the trainee must includethe instructor to;3.1 Identify size and measurements of the article.3.2 Identify the correct stitch and gauge to use.

Assessment condition:In a classroom situation or a training hall whereall participants are provided with a;

• wool• tape measure• knitting needles• training notes

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Task G1: Identify the product.

Suggested minimum instructional time: 30 minutes

Task G2: Identify materials and equipment.

Suggested minimum instructional time: 30 minutes

Task G3: Identify measurements, size, stitch andtension.

Suggested minimum instructional time: 1 hour

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Assessment criteria:The trainee has;3.1.1 Applied the correct size and measurements

to make the article;• Chest: 97[102: 107: 112]cm.(38 [40: 42:

44]in.)• Length to shoulder: 65 [65: 70:70]cm.

(251/2 [251/2: 271/2: 271/2]in.)• Sleeve seam: 48 [48: 48: 48]cm.(19 [19:

19: 19]in.)3.2.2 Apply the correct stitch and tension to use;

• garter stitch (g st)• 18 sts. and 22 rows to 10cm

Assessment method:• Observation• Practical demonstration

APPENDIX 4: Training and Assessment Guide(Learning outcome).

Learning outcome G4.1:• Make the jacket

Teaching strategy:Learning activities for the trainee must includethe instructor to;4.1 Identify procedures in making the jacket.

Assessment condition:In a classroom situation or a training hall whereall participants are provided with a;

• wool• tape measure• knitting needles• training notes

Assessment criteria:The trainee has;4.1.1 Applied the correct procedures in making

the jacket.

Assessment method:• Observation• Practical Demonstration

APPENDIX 5: Instructional Notes

MAN’S JACKETThis warm and comfortable bomber jacket with itszip front can been knitted in any Aran Weight Yarn orany yarn that is available.The jacket is man’s medium size jacket.It is simple to make and standard abbreviations are

used; any special abbreviations are listed below.

MATERIALS:This are just suggestion of yarn, you can select thetype of yarn you prefer.1200 [1400, 1400, 1500] metres of Aran Yarn.(1300 [1500,1500,1650] yards)1 pair each of 5mm. (US8) and 4mm.(US6) knittingneedles, or size required to obtain correct tension.Open-ended zip fastener 56 [56: 61: 61]cm. (22 [22:24: 24]in.) in length. 2 spare needles.

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Task G4: Make the jacket.

Suggested minimum instructional time: 5 hours

G1: Identify the product.

G2: Identify materials and equipment.

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MEASUREMENTS:Chest: 97[102: 107: 112]cm.(38 [40: 42: 44]in.)Length to shoulder: 65 [65: 70:70]cm.(251/2 [251/2: 271/2_: 271/2]in.)Sleeve seam: 48 [48: 48: 48]cm.(19 [19: 19: 19]in.)

Note: Figures in square brackets [ ] refer to thelarger sizes. Where only one figure is given thisrefers to all sizes.

TENSION18 sts. and 22 rows to 10cm. on 5mm.needles overst.st.

INSTRUCTIONS

BACKWith 4mm. needles, cast on 96 [100: 104: 108] sts.1st row * P.2, K.2, rep. from * to end. Rep. last rowuntil work measures 9cm. (31/2ins) from cast-on edge.Change to 5mm. needles, and starting with a K. row,cont. straight in st.st. until work measures 41 [39: 43:42]cm. (16 [15: 17: 161/2] ins) from cast-on edge,ending with a W.S. row.Shape armholesCast off 4 [5: 5: 5] sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. Dec.1 st. at each end of every row until 70 [72: 74: 76]sts. remain. Cont. straight until work measures 65[65: 70: 70]cm. (251/2 [251/2: 271/2: 271/2] ins) fromcast on edge, ending with a W.S. row.Shape shouldersCast off 7 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows,and 7 [7: 8: 8]sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. Cast off rem. sts.

LEFT FRONTWith 4mm. needles, cast on 44 [46:48: 50] sts.1st row K.2, * P.2, K.2, rep. from * to last 2 [0: 2:0] sts., P 2 [0: 2: 0] sts.2nd row K. 2 [0: 2: 0], P.2, * K.2, P.2, rep. from * to end.Rep. last 2 rows until work measures 9cm.(31/2 ins) from cast-on edge.Change to 5mm. needles, and starting with a K.row, work 6 rows in st.st.Divide for pocket (R.S. facing)Next row K.18 [20: 22: 24] sts., leave rem. 26 sts.on a spare needle.Cast on 24 sts. for pocket lining. Starting with a P.row, work 32 rows in st.st.Next row Cast off 24 sts., P. to end. Leave thesests. on a spare needle. Return to the 26 sts. on

spare needle and work 32 rows. Working across allsts., and starting with a K. row, cont. in st.st. untilwork measures 41 [39:43: 42]cm. (16 [15: 17: 161/2]ins) from cast-on edge, ending with a W.S. row.Shape armholeCast off 4 [5: 5: 5] sts., K. to end. P 1 row. Dec. 1st. at armhole edge on every row until 31 [32: 33:34] sts. remain. Cont. straight until workmeasures 57 [57: 62: 62]cm.(221/2 [221/2: 241/2: 241/2] ins) from cast-on edge,ending with an R.S. row.Shape neckCast off 5 sts., P. to end. Keeping armhole edgestraight, dec. 1 st. at neck edge on next and everyfoll. alt. row until 21 [21: 22: 22] sts. remain. Cont.straight until work measures 65 [65: 70: 70]cm.(251/2 [251/2: 271/2: 271/2] ins) from cast-on edge,ending with a W.S. row.Shape shoulderCast off 7 sts. at beg. of next and foll. alt. row. P. 1row. Cast off rem 7 [7: 8: 8] sts.

RIGHT FRONTWork to match left front, reversing pocket and allshaping.

SLEEVES (make 2)With 4mm. needles, cast on 46 [50: 50: 50] sts.1st row K.2, * P.2, K.2, rep. from * to end.2nd row P.2, * K.2, P.2, rep. from * to end.Rep. last 2 rows until work measures 9cm. (3_ins) from cast-on edge.Change to 5mm. needles.Next row K.4 [6: 6: 6] sts., * inc.once in next st.,K.3, rep. from * to last 6 [8: 8: 8] sts., inc. once innext st., K.5 [7: 7: 7]. 56 [60: 60:60] sts.on needle.Starting with a P. row, cont. in st.st. for 9 rows.Inc. 1 st. at each end of next and every following13th [13th: 13th: 11th] row, 6 [6: 6: 7] times in all,68 [72: 72: 74] sts. on needle.Cont. straight until sleeve measures 48cm.(19 ins)from cast-on edge, ending with a W.S. row.Shape topCast off 4 [5: 5: 5] sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. Dec.1 st. at each end of next and every foll. alt. rowuntil 36 sts. remain, then at each end of next 10rows. Cast off rem. 16 sts.

POCKET EDGINGWith 4mm. needles, pick up 38 sts. evenly alongoutside edge of pocket.1st row P.2, * K.2, P.2, rep. from * to end.2nd row K.2, * P.2, K.2, rep. from * to end.Rep. last 2 rows twice more. Cast off in rib.

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G3: Identify sizes, measurements,stitchesand tension.

G4: Make the jacket.

COLLARWith 4mm. needles,cast on 102 [106: 106: 106] sts.1st row K.2, * P.2, K.2, rep. from * to end.2nd row P.2, * K.2, P.2, rep. from * to end.Rep. last 2 rows until work measures 15cm. (6 ins)from cast-on edge, ending with a W.S. row. Cast offin rib.

FRONT EDGING (make 2)With 4mm. needles, cast on 9 sts.1st row K.1, * P.1, K.1, rep. from * to end.2nd row P.1, * K.1, P.1, rep. from * to end.Cont. in rib until edging fits along front edge to beg.of neck shaping. Cast off in rib.

TO MAKE UPJoin shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Join side andsleeve seams. Placing edges of collar to front edge,sew to neck edge. Sew pocket linings in position onwrong side. Sew sides of pocket edgings. Sew frontedgings in position. Insert zip. Press all seams.

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Abbreviations Descriptionalt alternate

beg begin(ning)

cm centimetre(s)

dec decrease

foll following

g gram(s)

in inch(es)

inc increase

k or K knit

m or M make

mm millimetre(s)

p or P purl

patt pattern

psso pass slip stitch over

rep repeat

sl slip

st(s) stitch(es)

tog together

yf yarn forward

yon yarn over needle

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ABBREVIATIONSATTACHMENTS

INSERTING A ZIPPERPin the zipper into position, taking care not tostretch the knitting. Using a backstitch andworking as near as possible to the zip edge, sewzip into position.

TENSIONBefore beginning any garment, work a smallstitch sample about 4 ins [10.2 cm] in the mainpattern and on the needles stated. Place theknitted sample on a flat surface and mark out 1 in[2.54 cm] (or 2 ins [5.1 cm] if stated) with pins.Count the number of stitches between the pinscarefully and if your tension is correct then youmay proceed with the garment. If you have fewerstitches to the inch than stated, your tension is tooloose and you should work another sample, usinga size smaller needle. If you have more stitches tothe inch, then your tension is too tight and youshould work another sample, using a larger sizeneedle. Continue in this way, altering the size ofyour needle until you obtain the correct tension.

BASIC FABRIC

1. Garter StitchThis fabric is formed by knitting every row.

2. Stocking stitchThis fabric is formed by knitting one row andthen purling one row alternately. The knit row isthe right side of work.

Reverse Stocking StitchWorked exactly the same as Stocking Stitch. Thepurl row is the right side of work.

3. Moss StitchMoss stitch is normally worked over an unevennumber of stitches, thus; Moss Stitch row: K1,(p1, k1) to end. This row is repeated throughout.

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4. RibbingThe closest form of ribbing is k1, p1 rib, normallyworked over an even number of stitches, thus:Rib row. (K1, p1) to end. The row is repeatedthroughout. There are many variations in ribbingbuilt up from the basic k1, p1 rib, such as:K2, p2 rib – cast on a multiple of 4 stitches.Rib row. (K,2 p2) to end. This row is repeatedthroughout.Or K3, p3 rib – cast on a multiple of 6 stitches.Rib row. (K3, p3) to end. This row is repeatedthroughout.

SEAMINGOnly two seams are used for joining knittedgarment• backstitch seam for the body of the garment.• flat seam for ribbed sections (unless otherwise

instructed).Use a tapestry needle threaded with the same yarnyou have used in making the original garment.

The Backstitch SeamPlace the two pieces of fabric with sides facingeach other, so that the rows of knitting in eachpiece correspond.Pin the pieces together about _ in (1.3 cm) fromthe edge. Now sew the pieces together one stitchin from the edge, using a backstitch seam. Finally,remove pins and using the point of an iron at thecorrect temperature for the fabric, press the seamopen.

The Flat SeamPlace the two pieces together edge to edge withright sides facing each other. With the forefingerof the left hand place under the line of the seam,draw the two edges together with an overstitchso that they lie flat against each other, moving thefinger along as the seaming proceeds.

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GOLDEN RULES• Never rush you work – relax and enjoy it.• Always have smooth, clean hands.• Buy full quantity of yarn require completing

the garment or project you are working on.• Check tension from time to time during the

making.• Keep you needles and yarn clean.• Join in new yarn only at the end of a row.• Do not leave your knitting in the middle of a

row.• Never push your needles through the ball of

yarn.• Wash knitted garments frequently and

carefully.• Always use the yarn specified in the

instructions.• Never alter the size of your needle in an

attempt to produce a larger or smallergarment.

• If knitting has been left for a time, unpick a fewrows before beginning again.

• No two people knit alike –don’t allow anyoneto help you with few rows.

• Always measure knitting on the flat.• Make sure you cast off at the same tension as

you have worked your garment or project.• If you have difficulty in understanding a

pattern and have reached the point ofexasperation, don’t persevere. Lay your workaside and come back to it later on when youwill no doubt see your error clearly.

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This short course module, developed in Papua New Guinea, is based on the competency-based trainingmodel.The Skills Training Resources Unit (STRU) of Employments Oriented Skills Developments Project(EOSDP) in conjunction with Education Department (TVET) division and the implementing agencyDepartment for Community Development Services wish to express their thanks to the people who havecontributed in producing the module.We hope it will provide basic knowledge and skills for the informal and the formal sectors especiallythe women and youth to be employed or self-employed through having better skills for tomorrow.

Acknowledgement

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p o box 1097, waiganinational capital districtpapua new guinea.

tel: (675) 323 2633fax: (675) 323 0944

The development of this short course wassponsored by the ADB-PNGEMPLOYMENT SKILLS DEVELOPMENTPROJECT (EOSDP) and produced bycurriculum officers at the SKILLSTRAINING RESOURCES UNIT (STRU)