PELATIHAN TEKNIK DASAR MERAJUT SEBAGAI PELUANG USAHA BAGI IBU-IBU PKK RT 01 KELURAHAN MEKARJAYA DEPOK

In the development of advanced technology as it is today, public appreciation of art is not necessarily forgotten, especially the art of knitting which is currently increasingly popular, as a form of art while meeting the needs of the community for a product. Knitting products can be a promising business opportunity for housewives who are members of PKK RT 01 RW 13 Kelurahan Mekarjaya Depok, where some of them have free time, so they can help meet the economic needs of the family and increase the economic growth of the city of Depok. The purpose of this community service activity is to teach knitting skills as an effort to develop self-potential and increase creativity for women who are the members of PKK, as well as fostering an interest in entrepreneurship.The methos used in this activity are socialization and training methods. From the result of the training it was found that most of the participants have mastered the basic techniques of knitting through hands-on practice during training. Most of the participants also understood regarding entrepreneurship and business management and have an interest in starting a business.Keywords: Basic Knitting Techniques, Business Opportunitie