1991 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage I
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
All items should be made out of school.
1) At the test, show the tester that you can do the following:
If you are knitting:
a) cast on and off
b) garter stitch (knit every row)
c) stocking stitch (knit and purl rows alternately).
If you crochet:
a) make a loop to start, then crochet a 20cm chain and fasten off. Make at least four rows of double crochet on this chain base.
2) Use square(s) or diamonds - which should be at least 12cm in size - to make at least wo items that can be useful either in the home or to a person, eg, dishcloth, mat, cushion, cot blanket, ball, purse, pot holder. One of these items should show that you can change colours during the making.
Note: If several girls are making squares, each must make at least three, and then all the squares can be sewn together to make a rug or blanket for an old person or for a charity (See the GGA craft publications for ideas.)
1991 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage II
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
Only one item may be made at school.
1) Choose a simple pattern and, following the instructions, make a garment for a child or baby, using at least two different stitches, eg single or double ribbing, garter, stocking or moss stitch. For crochet you may use a chain, a double or a treble chain.
2) Make another item of your choice, eg mittens with thumbs, a bobble hat, a scarf with tassel ends, a set of three fancy mats, a soft toy.
3) Know how to care for wooden items.
1991 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage III
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
One item only may be made at school, and one garment may be made with a knitting machine.
1) Following printed instructions, make a garment with sleeves, eg, a jumper, pullover or cardian for a child, yourself or an adult. Know how to pick up a dropped stitch.
2) Show that you understand the following terms:
a) pass the slip stitch over
b) wool forward
c) wool back
d) wool over needle
e) increase
f) decrease
or crochet terms:
a) double crochet
b) treble crochet
c) slip stitch
d) increase
e) decrease
3) Either knit a pair of gloves with finders or socks or crochet a garment or decorative item which includes all the terms in clause 2, as well as any other stitches necessary to complete the item.
4) Make one other item of you choice.
5) All the items must be correctly finished, and sewn up, where necessary. At the test, you may be asked to demonstrate how this has been done.
6) Know how to launder and care for the items you have made. Be perpared to discuss, with the tester, they types of yarn used and the cost of each item.
1991 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage IV
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
All items should be made out of school. One item may be made with a knitting machine.
1) Make a jumper, cardigan, waistcoat, or sleeveless pullover for a child or adult, using Fair Isle, Aran, or other fancy pattern.
2) Either knit a small item to show the use of a cable needle or crochet a small item to illustrate the use of surface crochet or decorative edging.
3) Using leftover balls of wool, make a useful item(s) that can be given to a hospital, needy family, or relief agency.
4) Discuss the different types of yarn used, their uses and costs with the tester.
1995 Brownie Guide Badge Book - Knitter Staged Badge:
Notes:
* You can start with any stage but, if you start with Stages 2, 3 or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
* Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any stage.
* Dolls' garments should not be included at any stage.
* Items used at one stage must not be presented again at any other stage.
1994 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage I
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
All items should be made out of school.
1) At the test, show the tester that you can do the following:
If you are knitting:
a) cast on and off
b) garter stitch (knit every row)
c) stocking stitch (knit and purl rows alternately).
If you crochet:
a) Make a loop to start, then crochet a 20cm chain and fasten off. Make at least four rows of double crochet on this chain base.
2) Use square(s) or diamonds - which should be at least 12cm in size - to make at least two items that can be useful either in the home or to a person, eg, dishcloth, mat, cushion, cot blanket, ball, purse, pot holder. One of the items should show that you can change colours during the making.
Note: If several girls are making squares, each must make at least three, and then all the squares can be sewn together to make a rug or a blanket for an old person or for a charity.
1994 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage II
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
One item only may be made at school.
1) Choose a simple pattern, and following the instructions, make a garment for a child or baby, using at least two different stitches, eg, single or double ribbing, garter, stocking, or moss stitch. For crochet you may use a chain, a double or a treble chain.
2) Make another item of your choice, eg, mittens with thumbs, a bobble hat, a scarf with tassel ends, a set of three fancy mats, a soft toy.
3) Know how to care for woolen items.
1994 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage III
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
One item only may be made at school, and one garment may be made with a knitting machine.
1) Following printed instructions, make a garment with sleeves, eg, a jumper, pullover, or cardigan for a child, yourself or an adult. Know how to pick up a dropped stitch.
2) Show that you understand the following knitting terms:
a) pass the slip stitch over
b) wool forward
c) wool back
d) wool over needle
e) increase
f) decrease
or crochet terms:
a) double crochet
b) treble crochet
c) slip stitch
d) increase
e) decrease.
3) Either knit a pair of gloves with fingers or socks or crochet a garment or decorative item which includes all the terms in clause 2, as well as any other stitches necessary to complete the item.
4) Make one other item of your choice.
5) All the items must be correctly finished, and sewn up, where necessary. At the test, you may be asked to demonstrate how this has been done.
6) Know how to launder and care for the items you have made. Be prepared to discuss, with the tester, the types of yarn used and the cost of each item.
1994 Guide Badge Book - Knitter Stage IV
You can start at any level but, if you start with 2, 3, or 4, you must show that you can cast on and off.
Knitting by hand or crochet is acceptable at any level.
Dolls' garments should not be included at any level.
Items used at one level must not be presented again at any other level.
All items should be made out of school. One item may be made with a knitting machine.
1) Make a jumper, cardigan, waistcoat, or sleeveless pullover for a child or adult, using Fair Isle, Aran, or other fancy pattern.
2) Either knit a small item to show the use of a cable needle or crochet a small item to illustrate the use of surface crochet or decorative edging.
3) Using leftover balls of wool, make a useful item(s) that can be given to a hospital, needy family, or relief agency.
4) Discuss different types of yarn used, their uses and costs with the tester.
