CONSUMER

STUDIES
2024

PAT KNITTING
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PAT EXAMINATION
1. Please follow PAT instructions carefully. Learners must know exactly
which pattern each of them is making at least three weeks before
practical exams.
2. Practical examination must be fit into AND indicated on the examination
timetable of the school.
3. ALL learners must work individually, and each must MAKE an item,
DECORATE it, FINISH it off AND ATTACH a LABEL to the item. The label
can be finished before the practical examination
The label needs to be small loose label that can be attached t the item, it need
to be creative, the right size for the item and attached to the item/product.
The label must contain the following :
 Name & Surname of Manufacturer (Own Name & Surname)
 Contact details (Phone number)
 Price (R20)
 Type of wool (Charity double knit)
 Care instruction (Hand wash only)
4. FIRST SESSION MUST BE CONDUCTED UNDER EXAM
CONDITIONS.
5. SESSION 1
The THREE hours must be done under examination conditions during the
September Examination. Pre-packed “Kit/” need to be prepared that will
be distributed by the invigilator, like question papers.
Package content: (learners can pre-pack it themselves and write their names)
 Bantex/envelope/paper envelope made of double page stapled together.
 Pattern (that the child decided on)
 TWO small balls of wool (2 colours) balls large enough for the article.
(one colour usually smaller than 2nd colour)
 Knitting needles/crochet hook (children put in their own)
 Ruler/paper with measurements e.g., mark measurements needed on pattern
 Label finished label could be included as well.

AFTER 1st SESSION – (before 2nd sessions where kids come in groups to finish the item)
Teacher marks the first part of the item (as it is easier to evaluate it when it has
not been sewn up yet). Mark all marked with (*) on marksheet. The remainder
of assessment is marked after the product is completed.
2nd SESSIONS
Teacher schedules days/times with the learners where they will complete
the marked unfinished article in order to complete, finalise and decorate. This
means
in the second session learners should be given enough time to complete their
product - NO unfinished products should be accepted as sellability evaluated.

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7. IT IS COMPULSORY TO USE THE GIVEN MARKING SHEETS INCLUDED
REMEMBER NOT TO GIVE MARKS TO EASILY!!!
HALF MARKS MAY BE AWARDED

PAT 2024
Please note the prescribed PAT for 2024 consist of one of the following:
1) Bookmark (100 marks)

2) KEY LOOP SCARF (94 marks)

Knitted Flower 1 (6 marks)

3) SQUARE POTHOLDER (95 marks)

Simple Flower 3 (5 marks)

4) Any other item given in patterns (subtract marks where indicated)

Any of the flowers (subtract marks where indicated) if not using flower 1
If another pattern/flower is used the MARKS GIVEN IN BRACKETS NEED TO BE
SUBTRACTED from the original mark, this is necessary due to the fact that the
alternative patterns do not cover all the necessary prescribed skills

O flower

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1) BOOKMARK
No flower Needed Bookmark with tassel = 100 marks
Colour 1
Cast on 16 stitches
Rows 1-2: knit across
Row 3: knit 2 stitches, yarn over, knit two together,
knit 8 stitches, knit two together, yarn over, knit 2
Row 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14: knit
Row 5: knit 3, yarn over, knit two together, knit 6,
knit two together, yarn over, knit 3
Row 7: knit 4, yarn over, knit two together, knit 4,
knit two together, yarn over, knit 4
Row 9: knit 5, yarn over, knit two together, knit 2, knit two together, yarn over, knit 5
Row 11: knit 6, yarn over, knit two together, knit two together, yarn over, knit 6
Row 13: knit 8, yarn over, knit two together, knit 6
Repeat rows 3-14 another 7 times

Create the tip.

Change to second colour
Row 1: knit 2, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 8, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 (16 stitches)
Row 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16: knit
Row 3: knit 3, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 6, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 3
Row 5: knit 2 together, knit 2, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 4,
knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2, knit 2 together (14 stitches)
Row 7: knit 2 together, knit 2, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 2, knit 2 together,
yarn over, knit 2, knit 2 together (12 stitches)
Row 9: knit 2 together, knit 2, yarn over, knit2 together, knit 2 together,
yarn over, knit 2, knit 2 together (10 stitches)
Row 11: knit 2 together, knit 2, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit 2, knit 2 together (8 stitches)
Row 13: knit 2 together, knit 4, knit 2 together (6 stitches)
Row 15: knit 2 together, knit 2, knit 2 together (4 stitches)
Row 15: knit 2 together, knit 2 together (2 stitches)

Cut the working yarn and pull the yarn through those
last 2 stitches with a tapestry needle.

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To create the tassel, use 2nd colour wrap yarn around your
hand quite a couple of times (30ish) and create a stack of loops.
Then, sew it to the end of your bookmark by going around it a couple of times (pull tight as
you go) and squeezing in a knot through the end of the bookmark And then, bring the yarn
through the top of the stack and wrap it around it a couple of times to secure it.
Sew through it three or four times, and then hide the rest of the tail inside the tassel.

2) PAT Scarf (93 marks)

Abbreviations
St - Stitches
K - knit in garter stitch
P - purl
Kf&b - knit in front and back of stitch (increasing)

Start with colour 1

Cast on 3 stitches.
Row 1: Knit in front and back(Kf&b), K1, Knit in front and back(Kf&b) (5 st)
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: K1, Kf&b, K till last 2 stitches, Kf&b, K1
Row 4: Knit
Repeat row 3 and 4 till you have 21 stitches.

Knit 5 rows in garter stitch

# Divide stitches: * K1, put 1 st on safety pin/extra needle/pen refill behind the piece *,
repeat from * till * until end of row.
Half of the stitches are now on the needle in front and the rest
on the other needle/safety pin/pen refill

Rib across the stitches on the needle in front

* K1, P1 * repeat this till end of row, repeat for 10 rows.

Break yarn, put stitches at back on needle start to repeat above with rest of stiches
(Rib across the second batch stitches for 10 rows.)
Put the 2 pieces together again by knitting 1 st from the back and one from the front until
all stitches are back on one needle again (21 stitches).

Knit garter stitch until the work measures 25 cm.

Divide stitches, and rib both pieces for 10 rows, knit again one stitch from the back and one
from the front till all stitches is on one needle again (same as in # divide above.)

Change to colour 2
Knit 5 rows garter stitch

Then decrease as follow:

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Row 1: K1, K2tog, K till last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1
Row 2: Knit
Repeat these 2 rows till last 3 stitches.

Cast of. Finishing: weave in loose ends

FLOWER 1 (7 marks)

Colour 1

Cast on 5 sts.
1st and 2nd rows: Knit.
3rd row: Inc 1 st in first st. Knit to end of row.
4th row: Knit.
5th and 6th rows: As 3rd and 4th rows. (7 sts.)
7th row: ssk. Knit to end of row.
8th row: Knit.
9th and 10th rows: As 7th and 8th rows. ( 5 sts.)
11th row: Cast off 3 sts. Knit to end of row. ( 2 sts rem.)
12th row: Knit.
13th row: Cast on 3 sts. Knit to end of row. ( 5 sts.)
14th row: Knit.
Rep 3rd to 14th rows 3 times more, then rep 3rd to 12th rows once more.

Cast off rem 3 sts leaving a long end. (5 petals now formed).

Thread end onto tapestry needle and weave through straight (inner) edge of petals.
Draw up tightly to form flower. Sew cast off edge of last petal to side of first petal

CENTRE OF FLOWER:
Colour 2
Cast on 3 sts.

1st row: (RS). Kf&b, Kf&b, K1. (5 sts.)

2nd and alt rows: Purl.

3rd row: Kf&b, K2, Kf&b, K1. (7 sts.)

5th row: K1, K2tog, K1, Skip 1 stitch, skip another stitch, put back on needle, knit the 2
together ( 5 sts)

7th row: K1, Slip 1, K2tog, Pass slip stitch over, K1. (3 sts.)

8th row: P3tog, Fasten off, Sew centre on Flower as shown.

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3) SQUARE DISH CLOTH (95 marks)
https://youtu.be/dKGNJjXs9vU?si=3AZty2zDJImaD7wA

CO 3 sts

Row 1: purl and all alternative rows

Row 2: knit 1, yarn over, knit till 1 st left on needle, yarn over, Knit last st (5 sts on needle)

Row 4: knit 1, yarn over, knit till 1 st left on needle, yarn over, K last st (7 sts on needle)

Row 6: k1, yarn over, knit till 1 st left on needle, yarn over, K last st (9 sts on needle)
Row 8: k1, yarn over, knit till 1 st left on needle, yarn over, K last st (11 sts on needle)

Repeat pattern by always knit the first stitch, yarn over, knit rest of stitches till 1 st left
on needle, yarn over, knit last stitch until there are 31 stitches on needle
(Or knit for 1 hr 15min and start reducing if you do not have 31 st after this time)
Change colour and knit next row.

Start with decreasing

Knit the following 2 rows until 1 stitch left on needle:

Row A: knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit all the stitches till 4 stitches left,
knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together
Row B: Knit row
Repeat row A and B till 1 stitch left on needle.
Cast on 14 stitches (15 stitches on needle).
Cast off all stitches to form the loop.
Attach loop to the dish cloth, weave away the loose ends and decorate with flower.

FLOWER 2 (5 marks)
Cast on 20 stitches, but leave a long tail at start
Knit 1 row
Cast off stitches OR Attach and insert the tip of the long tail at
the beginning through a tapestry needle, threading through
the stitches

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 Roll up in circle OR Draw in yarn and roll the strands into a circle shape.
Sew layers attached to the back with few overhand stitches to ensure the flower keeps
its shape and layers stay together

ALTERNATIVE PAT ITEMS

PATTERN A GARTER STITCH HEAD BAND (-6)
https://youtu.be/ggaring oorJuMXfuDA?si=9USUISeEMqvHzicc
Cast on 22 stitches (colour 1)

Knit 51 rows/ till it measures 17 cm

Knit 10 stitches, knit in front and back of next stitch (12 stitches)
slip rest of 11 stitches on yarn/extra needle/refill of pen
Knit the 12 stitches in garter stitch for 40 rows/9 cm,
slip the 12 on extra needle/cable needle/pen refill, cut yarn of colour 1

Transfer the 11 st on needle, join 2nd colour yarn in middle

and work second part from inside ( ) for 40 rows /9 cm

Change to 1st colour yarn and knit 10 stitches, just slip last stitch
on needle, continue working first 12st (work cross as shown in picture)
transfer last slip stitch back to needle and knit the 2 stitches of
the different colours together as 1 stitch, knit to end. (22 st)
Knit in for 50 rows/ till measures 17 cm

Cast off

Join the beginning to the end sides at back to form a circle. Weave in ends

Make any flower and join to headband where you want it.

 Flower 1 no marks subtracted

 Flower 2 subtracted 3 marks (- 3)
 Flower 3 subtracted 1 marks (- 1)

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PATTERN B RIBSTITCH HEAD BAND (-5)
https://youtu.be/iXfCCmcGvNU?si=3C7Am2IbCXx3Nhwr

Pattern is knit 2, purl 2 (=rib) with 1 edge stich in each side in garter stitch (= Knit the
stitch from both the right and wrong side).
Cast on 24 stitches in colour 1.
Row 1: Knit 3, *purl 2, knit 2*, repeat * to *, knit last 3 stitches
Row 2: Knit 1, *purl 2, Knit 2*, repeat * to *, knit last stitch
Repeat row 1 and 2 until work measures 17 cm

Divide the piece in the middle, slip the last 12 st on extra needle/cable needle/pen refill

Repeat row 1 and 2 (until work measures 9 cm), cut yarn of colour 1, put these stitches
on extra needle/cable needle/pen refill

Knit second half stitches with 2nd colour from ( ) in the same
way as above till 9 cm.
Place the stitches from the first half back on the needle but change
places with the second half so that the two halves are plaited mid front.

Change to colour 1, continue pattern of rows 1 and 2 till work

measure 17cm.
Cast off with knit over knit and purl over purl.
Sew the head band together mid back, sewing each and every stitch
on the cast-off-edge together with each and every stitch on the cast-on-edge.
Make sure that the seam is not tight. Cut and fasten the strand.

Make any flower and join to headband where you want it.

 Flower 1 no marks subtracted

 Flower 2 subtracted 3 marks (- 3)
 Flower 3 subtracted 1 marks (- 1)

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 PATTERN C THE QUARTZ HEADBAND (- 3)

Cast on
CO on 16 sts

HEADBAND
Setup-row: Wrong side (WS): Slip 1, Knit 2, Purl 2,
Knit 6, Purl 2, Knit 3.
Row 1 Right side (RS): Slip 1, Knit to end.
Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, Knit 2, Purl 2, Knit 6, Purl 2, Knit 3.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until it measures approximately 20 cm.

Cable twist
The twist is simply one right-leaning cable:

Row 1 (RS): Place the first 8 sts on the cable needle without
knitting them.
Hold the needle to the back of your knitting work.
Knit the remaining 8 sts.
Then knit the 8 sts from the cable needle.

Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, Knit 2, Purl 2, Knit 6, Purl 2, Knit 3.

Continue working in the given rows 1 and 2 pattern until the piece measures 40 cm

Bind off sts.

Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.

Finishing
Sew the headband begin and ends together to form circle.

Weave in all loose ends.

Make any flower and join to headband where you want it.

 Flower 1 no marks subtracted

 Flower 2 subtracted 3 marks (- 3)
 Flower 3 subtracted 1 marks (- 1)

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PATTERN D GRAIN STITCH HEADBAND (-2)
CO – cast on
St (s) – stitch (es)
K – knit
P – purl
Sl 1 – slip 1 st purlwise with yarn at back
* * – Repeat from * to * until the end of the row
Cast on 18 sts

HEADBAND
Row 1: Slip 1, *Slip 1, Purl 2*, repeat * to * till 2 stitches left, Slip 1, Purl 1
Row 2: Slip 1, *Purl 1, Knit 2*, repeat * to * till 2 stitches left, Purl 2
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures 40cm.

Bind off
Bind off sts in pattern (knit over knit stitches, purl over purl stitches).
Draw the yarn tail through the last stitch and pull it snug.

Twist
Step 1: Lay the headband with the right
side facing you.

Step 2: Fold it in half.

Step 3: Bring the edges closer together. Step 4: Twist one of the edges 180 degrees.

Step 5: Make a “sandwich” and insert

one edge into the other.
Now you have 4 layers of fabric
that need to be stitched through.
Take your tapestry needle and
sew through the edges.

Finishing
Weave in all loose ends and turn the headband the right side out.

Make any flower and join to headband where you want it.

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 Flower 1 no marks subtracted
 Flower 2 subtracted 3 marks (- 3)
 Flower 3 subtracted 1 marks (- 1)
FLOWER 3 (-1)

Cast on 51sts

Row 1 – 4: Knit 4 rows stocking stitch

(1 row plain, 1 row purl)

5th Row: Knit 1 stitch, [cast off, 9 sts]

repeat five times.
There should have 6sts on
the needle and work
should look picture
on the right!!

Cut the yarn, leaving a good length and thread it through the remaining stitches.

Pull the yarn tight to draw them together

and fasten yarn securely.

Centre of the flower.

Using a contrasting yarn, cast on 2 stitches.

1st Row: Increase in both those stitches to make 4

2nd, 3rd, and 4th Rows - knit every row.

5th Row: [K2together] twice. (2 stitches left on needle)

6th Row: K2together and fasten off.

Use loose ends to sew the ends together so that the flower is circular

Turn the flower over and sew on the centre of the flower.

Weave in ends

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 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE FOR KNITTING PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK GRADE 12

Number the learners in columns according to the SASAMS lists numbers on which
all gr 12 learners appear alphabetically

NAME OF SCHOOL Number learners according to

SASAMS lists
DATE_________
TEACHER _______________ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
MODERATOR:____________
1. PRACTICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES [40]
1.1 Interpretation of pattern (5)
Follow instructions correctly 3
* Understand terms & abbreviations 2
1.2 Accurate techniques (22)
Correct number of stitches 2
Correct technique Casting on/off 2
Tension throughout the same in production 4

* Advanced pattern stitches

(A = - 3) (B = - 2) (C = - 2) (D = - 1)
6
Increase /decrease/different colours
3
(A = - 3) (B = - 3) (C = -1) (D = - 1)
Flower/Tussle correctly made
5
(Flower 2 = - 3) (Flower 3 = - 1)
1.3 Handling of equipment & resources (6)
Correct handling of knitting needles 2

* Correct handling / holding of yarn

Safe handling of equipment bv. scissor/pins/
2
2
iron/yarn needle
1.4 Production of product (7)
Regular quality control during production 1
Uses resources efficiently, no wastage 2
* Working silently, not distracting others. 2
Effective use & Time managed 2
2. HYGIENE AND NEATNESS [15]
2.1 Workstation & equipment during practical (6)
Workstation organised and cleaned regularly. 2
Small equipment not laying around 2
Works hygienically and safely. 2
2.2 Personal appearance (5)
Correctly dressed (school uniform) 2
Nails clean & short /Hands washed 3
2.3 Workstation & equipment after practical (4)
Workstation organised. 1
Small equipment correctly stored 2
Waste removed; station cleaned 1 13
 Number learners according to
SASAMS lists

1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3. SUITABILITY FOR SELLING: [45]
3.1 Packaging (2)
Protect product 1
Attractive to the consumer 1
3.2 Label (7)
Loose label, Correct size for product 1
Neatly attached to product 1
Manufacturer's name and surname 1

* Contact details 1
Shows creativity 1
Price 1
Care instruction 1
3.3 Products created adhere to specifications (36)
Article neat and clean - No dirty marks 2
No dropped stitches or holes 2
Decorations neat & appropriate, attached
4
correctly
No loose threads, correctly weaved in 4
Flat, sturdy joins/seams 4
Appearance of final product (scale beneath) 10

Probability for selling (scale beneath) 10

TOTAL 100
Learners will lose 2 marks for every 5
minutes they are late, up to a maximum
of 20 marks
TOTAL 100

SUITABILITY FOR SELLING:

0–2 Unacceptable, does not meet the requirements, cannot sell
3–4 Poor, meets some requirements, will not sell
5–6 Average, meets most requirements, should sell
7–8 Good, meets all requirements, should sell well
9–10 Excellent, exceeds all requirements, will sell very well

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 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE FOR KNITTING PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT TASK GRADE 12

Number the learners in columns according to the SASAMS lists numbers on which
all gr 12 learners appear alphabetically

NAME OF SCHOOL Number learners according to

SASAMS lists
DATE_________
TEACHER _______________
MODERATOR:____________
1. PRACTICAL SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES [40]
1.1 Interpretation of pattern (5)
Follow instructions correctly 3
* Understand terms & abbreviations 2
1.2 Accurate techniques (22)
Correct number of stitches 2
Correct technique Casting on/off 2
Tension throughout the same in production 4

* Advanced pattern stitches

(A = - 3) (B = - 2) (C = - 2) (D = - 1)
6
Increase /decrease/different colours
3
(A = - 3) (B = - 3) (C = -1) (D = - 1)
Flower/Tussle correctly made
5
(Flower 2 = - 3) (Flower 3 = - 1)
1.3 Handling of equipment & resources (6)
Correct handling of knitting needles 2

* Correct handling / holding of yarn

Safe handling of equipment bv. scissor/pins/
2
2
iron/yarn needle
1.4 Production of product (7)
Regular quality control during production 1
Uses resources efficiently, no wastage 2
* Working silently, not distracting others. 2
Effective use & Time managed 2
2. HYGIENE AND NEATNESS [15]
2.1 Workstation & equipment during practical (6)
Workstation organised and cleaned regularly. 2
Small equipment not laying around 2
Works hygienically and safely. 2
2.2 Personal appearance (5)
Correctly dressed (school uniform) 2
Nails clean & short /Hands washed 3
2.3 Workstation & equipment after practical (4)
Workstation organised. 1
Small equipment correctly stored 2
Waste removed; station cleaned 1
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 Number learners according to
SASAMS lists

3. SUITABILITY FOR SELLING: [45]

3.1 Packaging (2)
Protect product 1
Attractive to the consumer 1
3.2 Label (7)
Loose label, Correct size for product 1
Neatly attached to product 1
Manufacturer's name and surname 1

* Contact details 1
Shows creativity 1
Price 1
Care instruction 1
3.3 Products created adhere to specifications (36)
Article neat and clean - No dirty marks 2
No dropped stitches or holes 2
Decorations neat & appropriate, attached
4
correctly
No loose threads, correctly weaved in 4
Flat, sturdy joins/seams 4
Appearance of final product (scale beneath) 10

Probability for selling (scale beneath) 10

TOTAL 100
Learners will lose 2 marks for every 5
minutes they are late, up to a maximum
of 20 marks
TOTAL 100

SUITABILITY FOR SELLING:

0–2 Unacceptable, does not meet the requirements, cannot sell
3–4 Poor, meets some requirements, will not sell
5–6 Average, meets most requirements, should sell
7–8 Good, meets all requirements, should sell well
9–10 Excellent, exceeds all requirements, will sell very well

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