Knitting Daily TV Series 400

Knitting Daily Underwriters

2010-01-26T22:05:00Z

Knitting Daily TV would not be possible without the support of our underwriters. We thank them for supporting us, and Public Television. If you are interested in being an underwriter for Knitting Daily TV, please contact Diane Kocal.

Episode 413 - Trade Secrets

2010-01-22T19:56:00Z

In this episode of Knitting Daily TV Eunny and her guests share some trade secrets to make your knitting and crochet easier. These valuable shortcuts will help you achieve great results!

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Back to Basics:
Eunny gives tips for speed knitting for different knitting styles. Download 13 tips from guests and experts from Series 400.

Designer Spotlight:
Lisa Shroyer, editor of Knitscene magazine, meets Shay on location and gives advice on how to get published as a knitwear designer. She traces the path of a garment from magazine submission to publication. Download the pattern for the Panbe Dress from Knitscene Winter/Early Spring 2010. For information on the yarn in this dress, visit WEBS yarn store.

How-To:
Penny Sitler joins Shay to talk about the Helping Hands Foundation’s Mentoring Program. They are working with schools and non-profit organizations to teach children around the country to knit and crochet. Sponsored by The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA).

Crochet Corner:
Kristin demonstrates Tunisian Crochet, which sounds complicated but it’s really a deceptively simple stitch that can create a simple woven look. Download the pattern for the Tunisian Crochet and Flower Afghan from Coats and Clark.

How-To:
Lily Chin is back to give more tips derived from the knitting machine that translate well into handknitting. Download tips and tricks from guests and experts on Series 400. For more information on knitting machines, please contact BT Yarns and Knitcraft.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. The show guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs using the latest products in yarn and fiber. Download free patterns, meet trendsetting knit and crochet designers, and improve or learn new skills and techniques.

Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program. (You can enter your zip code or click "view all schedules/get listings" to see all the cities that air the show and when.)

Knitting Daily TV is airing on PBS stations nationwide and new markets are being added to the schedule all the time. Each individual public television station chooses when and if to air the program. If it is not airing in your local market, please call, write, or email and let them that know you are a viewer of the station and would like to see Knitting Daily TV. You can help bring Knitting Daily TV to your local PBS Station. Thank you!

Episode 412 - On the Edge

2010-01-22T19:41:00Z

In this episode of Knitting Daily TV you are taken to the edge – that is, the perfect finish or edge for your cuffs or hems. Edgings can create a signature look to any knit or crochet project.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny demonstrates a variety of knitted edgings. Download tips and tricks for better knitting from guests and experts on Series 400.

Designer Spotlight:
Knitwear designerTheresa Schabes join Eunny on location and demonstrates a unique double-knit, double-sided reversible scarf that begins by casting on from the scarf’s i-cord edging. Download Theresa Schabes’ (Almost) Double Knit Scarf from Interweave Knits Gifts 2009 issue.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin shows some of the important first steps of finishing a crochet project, from weaving in loose ends and simple joining methods to fastening off. Download the Newborn Layette pattern from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarns.

How-To:
Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns and Laura Bryant from Prism Arts, Inc. show how cast on edges are the beginning to a successful garment. They’ll offer instructions for a long-tail cast on, knit-on cast on, and a unique two-color cast-on with one stitch done in each color yarn. Download Tips for Casting-On: Tubular Cast-on. Also, download the Kid's Neck Down Pullover pattern seen on this episode.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 411 - Think Thin

2010-01-22T19:19:00Z

We are thinking thin on this episode of Knitting Daily TV, and no, it does not have to do with dieting. This episode features all the creative possibilities of thin yarns.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny explores all the uses of thin yarns beyond lace. She shows techniques for ruching, gathering, and making ruffles. Download tips and trick for better knitting from guests and experts on Series 400.

Designer Spotlight:
Eunny is on location with our very own Kristin Omdahl with a shawl from Kristin’s book Crochet So Fine (Interweave, 2010). Download of Kristin's Swirl Waves Shawl, shown in this episode.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin demonstrates more techniques for crochet lace and shellwork stitch patterns. Download the Friend Shawl pattern from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarns.

How-To:
Mags Kandis is back with a funky bangle project using thin, fine yarns as embellishments over even the chunkiest projects. This cute bangle pattern comes from Mags' new book Gifted (Interweave, 2010). Download the Bevy of Bangles pattern.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 410 - New England Knits

2010-01-22T19:04:00Z

In this episode of Knitting Daily TV we explore New England’s knitting traditions – from its signature fibers and classic stitches to its culture of sheep-raising and yarn-making.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny shows you cables, a classic knitting icon of the New England States. She demonstrates a cable technique that doesn’t require a cable needle. Download tips and tricks for better knitting from guests and experts on Knitting Daily TV Series 400.

Designer Spotlight:
Travel on location to meet Cecily MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre, authors of New England Knits (Interweave, 2010) to discuss the quintessential New England style and the signature fibers of New England knitters. Download the free pattern for the Chelsea Skirt featured in this episode. For the yarn used in this skirt pattern, please visit our sponsor Classic Elite Yarns.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin shows you how to make cables from a combination of crochet stitches. Download the Starter Scarf pattern from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarns.

How-To:
Shay joins Eunny and they demonstrate the “Cranston Coat,” a jacket with bobbles and lace from the book New England Knits (Interweave, 2010). Download the cable and bobble Cranston Coat shown on this episode. For the yarns used in this jacket, please visit our WEBS, America's Yarn Store.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 409 - Creative Scarves

2010-01-21T21:11:00Z

Expect to be surprised with the creative scarves in this episode of Knitting Daily TV. From unusual stitch patterns to whimsical Shibori felting, these scarves are anything but plain!

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Back to Basics:
Eunny shows you how to choose a stitch pattern and scale to make a great custom, one-of-a-kind scarf. Download tips and tricks for better knitting from guests and experts on Series 400.

Designer Spotlight:
Meet designer Carol Huber Cypher, author of Handfelted Jewelry and Beads (Interweave) on location with Shay. She demonstrates creative felting techniques for making a scarf.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin presents a tutorial on the placement of stitches. She shows how working into chain spaces, working around the stem of a stitch and working in between stitches can create a great effect. Download the pattern for the Crochet Loop-Cable Vest from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarns.

How-To:
Meet author and designer Mas Kandis with a truly unique scarf, knit from recycled strips of silk – an eco-friendly and inexpensive project that uses up old clothing. Download Mags Kandis’ recycled silk scarf pattern from Knitting Green (Interweave, 2010).

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program. (You can enter your zip code or click "view all schedules/get listings" to see all the cities that air the show and when.)

Episode 408 - Crazy for Cotton

2010-01-21T21:00:00Z

Whatever the climate, knitters and crocheters are crazy for cotton. In this episode of Knitting Daily TV we’ll take a closer look at this light fiber. It’s comfortable to wear and very durable, plus we’ll look at how embroiderers use cotton thread for their stitch work.

Preview of episode 408 is coming in February - please check back.

Back to Basics:
Eunny shares some tips on working with cotton. She will show you how to eliminate droop, minimize bulk plus other techniques that work well with cotton. Download tips and trick for better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
On location, Shay will introduce you to an exciting program, Pathways into Professional Needlearts (PIPN). Learn how to make the needle arts your career as Shay catches up with past interns and Dr. Catherine Leslie, their mentor. Learn more about the PIPN project.

How-To:
Eunny talks with Halcyon Blake as she demonstrates the construction of a simple cotton vest that can be worn year round. Download the Vail Island Vest pattern from Halcyon Yarns.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin will show you how to grow or shrink the width of your crochet fabric. Download the pattern for the Flamenco Fling Afghan from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarn.

How-To:
Shay shows you how to use cotton embroidery thread to create adorable embroidered animal motifs. Download instructions for stitching a poodle for a cute tote bag, from Stitchy Kitty Fuzzy Puppy (Interweave, 2009).

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 407 - Wild About Wool

2010-01-21T18:41:00Z

Wool is one of the most popular fibers for knitters and crocheters, it’s easy to work with and naturally elastic. In this episode of Knitting Daily TV you will see all types of wool and learn about it's benefits.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny shows you unspun wool and how it’s not just for spinners. She talks about the differences between “roving” and “top” and gives ideas for working with unspun fibers. Download tips and tricks for better knitting, from Series 400.

Designer Spotlight:
Meet Clara Parkes, wool expert and author of the book The Knitter's Book of Wool (Potter Craft, 2009) . She’ll translate the vast world of sheep and wool into the language and context of knitting. She also has a lesson on evaluating a wool yarn by determining fineness, staple length, and crimp.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin demonstrates working in rounds rather than rows to produce both flat motifs, as in granny squares or shawls, and three-dimensional items like hats. Download the Granny Mania Motif Throw pattern from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarn.

How-To:
Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns and Laura Bryant from Prism Arts, Inc. present the wide variations in wool yarns, from twist to chain, and unspun to boucle. Download the Seta Print and Joy Scarf patterns.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 406 - Fiber Tech

2010-01-20T20:09:00Z

Unleash your inner geek with this episode of Knitting Daily TV. You will have fun with both old-school and contemporary fiber technology.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny gets started with the tried and true: winding a ball of yarn of yarn on a thumb or nostepinne, using a niddy noddy, and using long DPNs instead of a circular knitting needle. Download tips and tricks to better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
Shay meets Karin Skacel Haack from Skacel Collection, Inc.on location and walks us step-by-step through the art felting technique with a fun cell phone or camera case project. Download a pattern for a felted camera case.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin Omdahl demonstrates how to join in new yarns and change colors while crocheting. Download the pattern for Winter Crochet Wristlets from Coats and Clark.

How-To:
Lily Chin is back to introduce fiber techies to the ultimate gadget – the knitting machine. There are many different types and you will get to see how they work. For more information on knitting machines, visit BT Yarns and Knitcraft.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 405 - Natural Fibers

2010-01-19T20:28:00Z

Natural fibers are important to the environment and the overall knitting market, from producers to consumers. In episode 405 of Knitting Daily TV, we explore why they’re a fashionable and responsible choice for knitters and crocheters.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny shows viewers how to “read” yarns – not from label, but by examining the individual threads. Download more of Eunny's tips and tricks to better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
Shay joins Linda Pratt from Westminster Fibers on location to discuss the movement toward organic and naturally dyed yarns that are produced in environmentally and socially responsible ways. The free pattern seen in this epiosde is for the Shawl Collar Cardigan, designed by Mari Lynn Patrick from Nashua Handknits in their Natural Focus Ecologie Wool, a 100 percent naturally dyed wool.

Crochet Corner:
In this epsiode's Crochet Corner, Kristin teaches you how to read a chart and measure your stitch gauge. Download the Dots and Dashes Throw pattern from Coats and Clark.

How-To:
Linda Cortright, spokesperson for International Year of Natural Fibers and editor of Wild Fibers magazine, gives us a closer look at making your own yarn from natural animal fibers, including a lesson on carding fibers. Visit the Spinning and Weaving Association (SWA) website for more information.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 404 - All in the Finish

2010-01-18T20:05:00Z

In this episode of Knitting Daily TV we’re examining finishing techniques – those final steps at the end of the project that have a big effect on the final look.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny starts with a seaming primer: from knit to knit, to invisible and much more. Download more tips and tricks for better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
Join Eunny on location with Jennifer Edgar from Eucalan as she demonstrates garment washing for professional finish.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin, our crochet expert, shows some alternatives for beginning your project with the basic chain. Download the Lacy Crochet Capelet pattern from Coats and Clark.

How-To:
Eunny and Shay put seaming and grafting tips into practice with a cute cotton dress, from Knitscene Winter/Early Spring 2010. This should make your finishing go a lot smoother! To purchase the yarn seen in this episode, visit WEBS, America's Yarn Store.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

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Episode 403 - Knit & Purl Magic

2010-01-18T19:40:00Z

With just two little stitches you can create knitwear magic! In episode 403 of Knitting Daily TV, you will see the knit and purl stitch--the foundation for all knitwear and endlessly versatile in different combination.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny starts with the very basics of knitting; how to knit and purl in different knitting methods. Plus, she demonstrates and explains throwing versus picking methods of knitting. Download more tips and tricks for better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
Travel to Columbus, OH, with Shay to meet knitwear designers Courtney Kelly and Kate Gagnon Osborn from Kelbourne Woolens as they demonstrate a Fair Isle yoke pullover and matching hat created using just knit and purl stitches and some creative short row shaping. Download the Freja Hat and Sweater patterns, from Interweave Knits Fall 2009.

Crochet Corner:
In this episode, Kristin goes beyond single crochet and demonstrates other important crochet techniques like the half-double crochet, back and treble crochet. Download the patterns for the Trio of Crochet Scarves, from Coats and Clark.

How-To:
Shay Pendray joins Eunny to demonstrate the building block scarf featuring the alternating knit and purl and a special mitered corner. Download the pattern for Building Block Scarf from Interweave Knits, Fall 2009.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program. (You can enter your zip code or click "view all schedules/get listings" to see all the cities that air the show and when.)

Knitting Daily TV is airing on PBS stations nationwide and new markets are being added to the schedule all the time. Each individual public television station chooses when and if to air the program. If it is not airing in your local market, please call, write, or email and let them that know you are a viewer of the station and would like to see Knitting Daily TV. You can help bring Knitting Daily TV to your local PBS Station. Thank you!

Episode 402 - Fashion Forward

2010-01-14T18:54:00Z

In this episode we focus on constructing stylish wearables that will stand the test of time but still look fashionable with today’s trends.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny will show you how to customize knits with easy embellishments like specialty buttons and basic embroidery and beading. Download more tips and tricks for better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
We are on location with expert Shay Pendray and guest designer Linda Pratt from Westminster Fibers. Linda shares a fashion forcast on colors, fibers, and silhouettes that are shaping the future of knitwear design. Download the Leaf Yoke Cardigan pattern, the sweater Shay is modelling in this segment.

Crochet Corner:
In this episode’s “crochet corner” Kristin moves from the basics of crochet to variations on single crochet. She also introduces the turning chain. Download the pattern for the Floppy Crochet Hat she demonstrates, sponsored by Coats and Clark.

How-to:
Eunny joins author of Power Cables (Interweave, 2010) Lily Chin in discussing how cables don’t have to be traditional but can make a fashion statement all on their own with the right design and styling. Plus, reversible cables add more functional and options to your wardrobe. Download the Five Way Cable Wrap pattern.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. The show guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs using the latest products in yarn and fiber. Download free patterns, meet trendsetting knit and crochet designers, and improve or learn new skills and techniques.

Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program. (You can enter your zip code or click "view all schedules/get listings" to see all the cities that air the show and when.)

Knitting Daily TV is airing on PBS stations nationwide and new markets are being added to the schedule all the time. Each individual public television station chooses when and if to air the program. If it is not airing in your local market, please call, write, or email and let them that know you are a viewer of the station and would like to see Knitting Daily TV. You can help bring Knitting Daily TV to your local PBS Station. Thank you!

Episode 401 - Fearless Knitting and Crochet

2010-01-14T16:43:00Z

The goal of this season of Knitting Daily TV is to develop your skills and deepen your understanding of how yarn becomes fabric. In episode 401 you will be encouraged to try new techniques as you embark on a road to fearless knitting and crocheting.

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Back to Basics:
Eunny demonstrates how to rip out your knit stitches and unknit so you can fix knitting mistakes easily and painlessly.
Download more tips and tricks to become a better knitter.

Designer Spotlight:
Meet Adina Klein who encourages knitters to knit baby knits as a way to test new techniques: they're small, there's no need for exact fit, and the baby will never notice small mistakes. Download the Raspberry Swirl Baby Beret pattern, from Tahki Stacy Charles.

Crochet Corner:
Join crochet expert Kristin Omdahl for the first installment of "Crochet Corner," a segment dedicated to learning crochet. Begin with the basics: how to hold a hook, the types of knots for starting a chain, and the very basic chain stitch. Download the pattern for the Crochet Dandy Dishclothes, from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarn.

How-to:
Eunny is joined by Barry Klein from Trendsetter Yarns and Laura Bryant from Prism Arts, Inc. with advice for how to overcome your knitting fears. They'll give you secrets for solving fit issues as well as tips for avoiding running out of yarn. Download the pattern for the children's sweater, a classic and basic design that can be spiced up with buttons and embellishments. And downloads tips for casting-on, a method that will help you become a fearless knitter.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily TV on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program. (You can enter your zip code or click "view all schedules/get listings" to see all the cities that air the show and when.)

Knitting Daily TV Series 400

Knitting Daily Underwriters

Episode 413 - Trade Secrets

Episode 412 - On the Edge

Episode 411 - Think Thin

Episode 410 - New England Knits

Episode 409 - Creative Scarves

Episode 408 - Crazy for Cotton

Episode 407 - Wild About Wool

Episode 406 - Fiber Tech

Episode 405 - Natural Fibers

Episode 404 - All in the Finish

Episode 403 - Knit & Purl Magic

With just two little stitches you can create knitwear magic! In episode 403 of Knitting Daily TV, you will see the knit and purl stitch--the foundation for all knitwear and endlessly versatile in different combination. Preview episode 403: (Please visit the site to view this media)

Episode 402 - Fashion Forward

Episode 401 - Fearless Knitting and Crochet

The goal of this season of Knitting Daily TV is to develop your skills and deepen your understanding of how yarn becomes fabric. In episode 401 you will be encouraged to try new techniques as you embark on a road to fearless knitting and crocheting.

Preview Episode 401 (Please visit the site to view this media)

With just two little stitches you can create knitwear magic! In episode 403 of Knitting Daily TV, you will see the knit and purl stitch--the foundation for all knitwear and endlessly versatile in different combination.

Preview episode 403:
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Preview Episode 401
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