That’s a Wrap – 2 New Knitting DVDs Coming Soon!
A couple of weeks ago I headed off to Indiana to the fabulous film crew at Annie’s to film two more knitting DVDs. Last summer I shot Circular Knitting Essentials, and I was so happy with how it turned out, that I booked two more classes with them!
Best Beginner Knitting Video EVER!
Recently (thanks to Google Alerts), I stumbled upon the best beginner knitting YouTube Video ever!! It might not have the best production values, the lighting could use a bit of a tweek, the camera work might be better, and the teaching terms include things like “scooch” and “diagonal line looking thing”. So why do I love […]
Tuesday Tip: German Twisted Cast On Tutorial (In Pattern!)
I love when I get requests for Tuesday Tips. I demo a lot of different cast ons in pattern in my Craftsy classes, as well as my Interweave DVDs, but I’ve never demoed German Twisted Cast on in pattern. German Twisted Cast On Tutorial (In Pattern)
Tuesday Tip: Duplicate Stitch to the Rescue!
By far the most powerful tool in the knitter’s toolbox is duplicate stitch (also known as swiss darning). There are so many fixes that can be done once you master this little darling. Furthermore, once you do, you will also have a much better understanding of the anatomy of your stitches. Save Your Knitting : Duplicate […]
Tuesday Tip: Extra Stretchy Bind Off
Last fall I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. The words “bind off loosely” can cause much frustration to knitters. A stitch is wider […]
Tuesday Tip: Tinking (unknitting) lace
Last fall I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. If you ever felt you made a bigger mess when trying to tink (unknit) your […]
Tuesday Tip: Afterthought Yarn Over
No need to rip out when you realize you’ve forgotten a yarn over. Just pop it in
Tuesday Tip – Matching SSK & YOs
Recently I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know, I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here. Here I go over the two things that drives a perfectionist lace knitter crazy. How […]
Tuesday Tip – Extra Stretchy Cast On
Recently I ran a knitalong with Creative Knitting for my Fan the Flames Cowl. Since you know I’m gonna pack it full of tips and tricks that aren’t on the page, I thought I’d share some of my favorites here.
Fun at Annie’s! – New Online Knitting Class
New Online Knitting Class : Circular Knitting! So, I feel I can let the “cat out of the bag”, since it’s been announced . . . I’ve got a new video class coming out!!! I’m really happy with how it came out, and I hope you all join me.