Knitting Daily TV Series 200

Episode 201: Wraps and Scarves

2009-01-12T00:00:00Z

Wraps and scarves are open canvases for showcasing different stitch techniques and silhouettes, and provide an easy-fit for all body types.
Sponsors: Yarnmarket.com, Blue Sky Alpacas, Trendsetter Yarns, Prism Arts, Inc., WEBS, and Interweave

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Getting Started: Jan Gratz of YarnMarket.com and Liz present ideas for converting your favorite scarf pattern into a shawl or wrap.
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Designer Spotlight: Shay is on location with Kristin Omdahl demonstrating her Stella Wrap, crocheted lace wrap made in-the-round, from the book Wrapped in Crochet.
Sponsored by Blue Sky Alpacas

Download Stella Wrap

Author and designer Kristin Omdahl poses in the Blue Sky Alpacas booth with owner Linda

How-To: Barry Klein and Laura Bryant are with Eunny to present patterns for scarves with reversible fabric and non-curling edges.
Sponsored by Trendsetter Yarns and Prism Arts, Inc.,

Download Self Fringed Scarf

Download Basic Diagonal Scarf

Download Open Work Scarf

Download Striped Slique

Download Drop Stitch Wrap

You Asked It: Kathy Elkins answers a viewer’s question on how to block large projects, such as a heirloom lace shawl.
Sponsored by WEBS, America’s Yarn Store.

Download Firmaments Lace Shawl

You Made It: Kim shows off various renditions of her crocheted Float Away scarf and modifications of Eunny’s knitted Spectrum Scarf.
Sponsored by Interweave

Download Float Away Scarf

Download Spectrum Scarf

Episode 202: Knit Tricks and Fixes

2009-01-11T23:58:00Z

Perfect your knitting and learn how to repair your most common knitting mistakes! Tackle quick knit tricks and fixes that can solve even the toughest knitting problem.
Sponsored by: Yarnmarket.com, Harrisville Designs, Fiesta Yarns, and Interweave

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Getting Started: Jan Gratz joins Kim to demonstrate two quick knitting fixes: unknitting and picking up dropped stitches.
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Designer Spotlight: Author Vivian Høxbro joins Eunny to show off some domino knitting for lazy knitters.
Sponsored by Harrisville Yarns

Download Joining Squares

How-To: Eunny demonstrates more knit fixes, for example colorwork that has gone bad, as well as how to avoid making those knitterly mistakes in the first place.
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You Asked It: Jan Gratz is back with Shay to demonstrate how to fix an incorrectly crossed knitted cable.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

You Made It: Liz Gipson’s got a trick up her sleeve! She knows off the many versions of Pam Allen’s Knitting Needle Knitting Bag pattern from Bag Style, and the variations others have made of this fun pattern.
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Download Knitting Needle Knitting Bag

Episode 203: Crazy for Colorwork

2009-01-11T23:56:00Z

Explore the world of color! From simple repeating stripes to Fair Isle and intarsia, knitting is more vibrant with two or more colors.
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Getting Started: Kathy Elkins joins Liz, introducing us to the three most common ways to knit with color.
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Designer Spotlight: Kristin Nicholas, a well-known knitwear designer known for her great use of color, demonstrates the easy duplicate stitch technique that adds a punch of color to any design.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

Download Duplicate Stitch

How-To: Shay visits with designer Annie Modesitt, who shows viewers how to make a pair of cute fingerless mitts that are also a built-in lesson on knitting with color: stripes, corrugated ribbing, and stranded diagonal knitting.
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Download Simple Colorwork Mitts

You Asked It: Eunny answers a question on how to manage your yarns when knitting Fair Isle or intarsia.
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You Made It: Eunny checks out the many knitted versions of Laura Rintala’s White Witch Mitts and Winter Twilight Mitts that the knitting community has come up with.

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Download White Witch Mitts
Download Winter Twilight Mitts

Episode 206: A is for Asymmetry

2009-01-11T23:48:00Z

There’s nothing wrong with being a bit off-center! Take a look at asymmetrical elements in yarns, as well as patterns, and how asymmetry can make a project strikingly attractive.
Sponsored by: Ashford Handicrafts, Tahki Stacy Charles, and the Spinning and Weaving Association (SWA)

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Getting Started: Liz shows off some asymmetrical handspun yarns that feature unusual elements and are made from non-traditional spinning techniques.
Sponsored by Ashford Handicrafts

Designer Spotlight: Travel on location to meet Teva Durham, a designer known for her inventive use of asymmetrical designs, as she takes about her theories for designing unique and fashionable knitwear.
Sponsored by Tahki Stacy Charles

Download Peasant Blouse

How-To: Liz demonstrates how to weave a handbag with an asymmetrical design, from the loom to the finishing touches.
Sponsored by the Spinning & Weaving Association (SWA)

Download Handwoven Tool Bag

You Asked It: Knitting Daily stages a fashion show as we answer a viewer’s question about choosing knitwear patterns that are the most flattering for different body types.
Sponsored by Tahki Stacy Charles

Episode 207: Single Skein

2009-01-11T23:46:00Z

Explore projects made with a single skein of yarn – they’re fun, portable, quick to finish, and the perfect answer to using your leftover stash.
Sponsored by: WEBS, YarnMarket.com, Trendsetter Yarns, Prism Arts, Inc., and Fiesta Yarns.

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Getting Started: Kathy Elkins introduces Eunny to a variety of yardages possible in a single skein of yarn, and shows off some unique one-skein projects.
Sponsored by WEBS, America’s Yarn Store
Download Valley Vest

Designer Spotlight: Join Cheryl Potter as she discusses her design work, and her inspiration for single skein projects.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com
Download Yarn Market 207

How-To: Laura Bryant and Berry Klein are back with various one skein projects that use open lace-work to make the yarn go further.
Sponsored by Trendsetter Yarns and Prism Arts, Inc

Download Self Fringed Scarf

Download Basic Diagonal Scarf

Download Open Work Scarf

Download Striped Slique

Download Drop Stitch Wrap

You Asked It: Kathy Elkins answers a common question about fibers that individuals with allergies can use.
Sponsored by WEBS, America’s Yarn Store

You Made It: Eunny shows knitters’ versions of The Squatty Sidekick, a knitted and felted bag originally designed by Amanda Berka.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns
Amanda's Squatty Sidekick

Episode 208: Seamless Construction

2009-01-11T23:44:00Z

Seamless construction is a popular method for constructing knitwear because it requires minimal finishing.
Sponsored by: YarnMarket.com, Tahki Stacy Charles, Fiesta Yarns, and Interweave

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Getting Started: Jan Gratz reviews circular needles with Eunny for knitting in-the-round, a popular technique to seamless construction.
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Designer Spotlight: Kim joins crochet designer Doris Chan, known for her beautiful crocheted pieces that use top-down, seamless construction.
Sponsored by Tahki Stacy Charles

Download Bell Sleeve Pullover

How-To: Eunny demonstrates a festive vest that is knit in-the-round in a fine, merino wool, and uses fun stitch motifs to give the illusions of shadows.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

Download Shadowy Vest

You Asked It: Jan Gratz is back with Liz to talk about seamless socks and demonstrate the dreaded kitchener stitch.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

You Made It: Check out many versions of Katie Himmelberg’s popular frock camisole, originally featured in Interweave Knits magazine. Eunny explains what knitters have done to make this design their own.
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Download Frock Camisole

Episode 209 It’s in the Bag

2009-01-11T23:42:00Z

Handcrafted bags are hotter than ever, whether knitted, crocheted, or felted.
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Getting Started: Kim welcomes Kathy Elkins to take about various bag handles that can be added to any handmade bag. Kathy also brings with her fun and functional accessories and closures to make your bag one-of-a-kind.
Sponsored by WEBS, America’s Yarn Store

Designer Spotlight: Stephanie Quattrini, an internationally-known design that specializes in freeform crocheted handbags, talks about her inspiration for making unique and original bags for any occasion.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

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How-To: Eunny and Becca Smith, from Bagsmith, show how to make the Winter Wimsy tote, a handbag that only takes a couple hours to knit! This fun, fast project is stylish and sturdy, and perfect for an every-day handbag. Plus, fun embellishments can dress the bag up or down, depending on your mood.
Sponsored by BagSmith

Download Wimsy Tote

You Asked It: Kim answers a question on how to make sturdy, handmade bag handles that will stand up to the test of time.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

Download Celebrity Clutch

You Made It: Liz introduces knitters to a fun woven bag made from recycled grocery bags, originally shown in Handwoven magazine, and shows the many variations this easy-to-weave bag has.
Sponsored by Interweave (Handwoven Magazine)
Download Handwoven Bag

Episode 204: Get Geometric

2009-01-11T22:52:00Z

See how geometric designs give gorgeous results! Any given shape can add character to a knit, whether in the pattern of a sweater, the motif of an afghan, or the structure of an accessory.
Sponsored by: Signature Needles, Berroco, Tahki Stacy Charles, WEBS, and TNNA.

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Getting Started: Cathryn Bothe from Signature Needles visits with Kim and introduces the essentials for swatching and getting gauge by changing your needle size.
Sponsored by: Signature Needles

Designer Spotlight: Knitwear designer Norah Gaughan talks about how she’s inspired by geometric shapes in nature and demonstrates how to knit her dodecahedron star knitted toy.
Sponsored by Berroco

Download Celestine

How-To: Eunny presents a simple V-Neck Pullover that uses a triangles for an understated style element.
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Download V-Neck Pullover

You Asked It: Kathy Elkins from Webs, America’s Yarn Store, tackles the topic of joining afghan squares and other crochet motifs as you go.
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Shay Pendray’s Inish sweater is from Cheryl Oberle’s book Knitted Jackets (Interweave, 2008)

Spotlight: Liz visits with teenagers involved in the Helping Hands Foundation, a foundation dedicated to continuing the needle arts in new generations, about their experiences learning to stitch from their family members.
Sponsored by TNNA

Episode 205: Handpainted and to Dye For

2009-01-11T22:50:00Z

Handpainted fibers are to dye for! Unlock the mystery of these yarns and learn how they can be used successfully in projects large or small.
Sponsored by: WEBS, YarnMarket.com, Fiesta Yarns, and Ashford Handicrafts

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Getting Started: Kathy Elkins joins Eunny and introduces us to some of the most popular handpainted fibers on the market.
Sponsored by WEBS, America’s Yarn Store

Designer Spotlight: Go on location with author of Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn Carol Sulcoski as she demonstrates how different handpainted yarns create different effects when making socks.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

View our video from Knitting Socks with Handpainted Yarn

How-To: Join Shay and Shannon Okey and learn how to make the PowerStation Hat, a simple pattern that is very flexible for knitters, and looks great in any mixture of handpainted yarns.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

Download Powerstation Hat

Shay Pendray’s "Rachel’s Jacket" is from
Cheryl Oberle’s book Knitted Jackets (Interweave, 2008)

You Asked It: Kim learns from Annie Modesitt where to start in a skein of yarn to knit two identical pairs of socks knit or crocheted with multi-colored, painted yarns.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

You Made It: Liz shows off versions of a scarf made with handpainted and handspun yarn, originally featured in Spin-Off magazine.
Sponsored by Ashford Handicrafts

Download Handspun Gallery

Episode 211: Knits Around the World

2009-01-11T11:38:00Z

Take a worldwide tour of the fiber arts, as Knitting Daily takes a closer look at the origins and traditions of knitting techniques from East to West.
Sponsored by: YarnMarket.com, Tutto-Opal Isager, and Interweave

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Getting Started: Deborah Knight from YarnMarket.com is back with Liz to show an overview of yarns and their origins, and which regions of the world are known for their fibers.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

Download YarnMarket 211

Marianne Isager stands before her own Isager yarns at a booth at TNNA

Designer Spotlight: Travel on location to meet Marianne Isager, a Danish knitwear designer that finds inspiration for knitwear designs from various ethnic textiles she sees on her travels, including Africa, South America, and Japan. Marianne also demonstrates the Nordic neverkont or basketweave knitting.
Sponsored by Tutto-Opal Isager

Download Congo Pullover

How-To: Knitwear designer Nancy Bush joins Eunny to demonstrate an Estonian lace shawl, from her book Knitted Lace of Estonia.
Sponsored by Interweave

Download Estonian Lace Shawl

You Asked It: Kim demonstrates Tunisian crochet.
Sponsored by Interweave

Download Le Mer Scarf

Episode 212: Sock Innovations

2009-01-11T11:36:00Z

We’ve got your feet covered as we explore the world of sock knitting. From popular sock yarns to uncommon cast-ons, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to keep your feet cozy and your hands busy.
Sponsored by: YarnMarket.com, Lorna’s Laces, Fiesta Yarns, Interweave, and TNNA

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Getting Started: Deborah Knight shows Shay some popular sock yarns available on the market.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

Download YarnMarket 212

Designer Spotlight: Cookie A shows off some of her favorite sock designs from Sock Innovations, and demonstrates how to upsize a sock pattern.
Sponsored by Lorna’s Laces

Download Monkey Pattern

How-To: It’s back to basics with Eunny as she demonstrates how to knit and sock, which has a confusing construction to anyone who hasn’t ever knitted a sock before.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

You Asked It: Nancy Bush answers a question about casting-on for socks and demonstrates a stretchy sock cast-on that is popular in Estonia and has many benefits, including a pleasing look.
Sponsored by Interweave

Learn more about Nancy Bush’s books Folk Socks and Folk Knitting in Estonia

Spotlight: Kim welcomes the Helping Hands Foundation and talks with high school girls that are getting a new generation excited about learning to knit and crochet.
Sponsored by TNNA

Episode 213: Oh-So-Novel

2009-01-11T11:32:00Z

Take a new look at novelty yarns and projects you can make with them. Learn what stitches look best with these versatile fibers, and get an introduction on making your own.
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Getting Started: Deborah Knight introduces Kim to a variety of novelty fibers on the market that can add lots of interest to even simple knitting.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com

Download Yarnmarket 213

Designer Spotlight: Meet Barry Klein, designer and owner of Trendsetter Yarns, as he talks about his inspiration for creating novelty yarns and shows off a great sweater design called the Minestrone Pullover.
Sponsored by Trendsetter Yarns

Download Minestrone Pullover

How-To: Shannon Okey demonstrates how to make fun and easy placemats using a needle felting technique. You can use fun yarns and fabrics, and create great textures to decorate your table.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

You Asked It: It’s spinning 101 with spinning fiberista Liz Gipson! Liz answers a viewers question and demonstrates the very basics on how to spin on a wheel.
Sponsored by Ashford Handicrafts

Download Learn to Spin
Download the Iconic New Zealand Jersey

Episode 210: Simple Style

2009-01-11T09:40:00Z

Simple knitwear doesn’t have to mean boring, or even beginner! Take a look at knitwear garments with simple details and silhouettes that have stunning results.
Sponsored by: YarnMarket.com, Classic Elite, Fiesta Yarns, Colorful Stitches, and MyHandworkStudio.com

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Getting Started: Deborah Knight from YarnMarket.com visits the set with an overview of the yarns that give a sophisticated look to the simplest designs.
Sponsored by YarnMarket.com
Download Yarn Market 210

Designer Spotlight: New York designer Wenlan Chia, also known as Twinkle, joins Eunny to discuss how she transfers her runway designs to knitwear you can make at home.
Sponsored by Classic Elite

Download Sirocco Cardigan

How-To: Eunny and Shay demonstrate a lace pattern on a hat, mittens, and a scarf – all made from one skein of yarn.
Sponsored by Fiesta Yarns

Download Wonderland Set

You Asked It: Bonnie Burton from Colorful Stitches shares a unique design called the Crosstown Convertible, a great design for knitters who want to move beyond the scarf and design something fashion-forward. This garment can be worn in multiple ways, perfect for any individual!
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You Made It: Laura Kelly and her daughter Devon, from MyHandworkStudio.com join Eunny and offer tips for introducing young people to needle crafts. Plus, Devon demonstrates one of her best first knitting projects for kids and teens.
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