On this episode of Knitting Daily TV host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray talk about purses, clutches, bags, satchels, and more.
Preview episode 809, Carry-All:
Getting Started:
Eunny starts off this episode with a tutorial on I-cord. She'll show you how to knit I-cord, attach it to your work, and how to bind-off I-cord. Plus, Eunny shares a quick-to-knit I-cord pattern for a fun clutch purse.
Download your free pattern for the I-Cord Etude Clutch.
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Eunny is wearing the Tereza Pullover from the
Winter 2011 issue of Knitscene magazine.
How-To:
Shay Pendray teams up with Beth Gantz to talk about fun needlework elements that can be added to your knit, crochet, and even ready-made bags. It's trendy to add embellishments to your wardrobe, and adding these fun elements to bags is easy to do. The purses shown on this segment include the Pischke Pockets tote, various purses and belts from Lee's Needlearts, and Beth's own design totes.
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Crochet Corner:
Kristin and Eunny join up on this episode's Crochet Corner segment to show off some fun purses and satchels made out of nylon, a thin material perfect for crocheting (and knitting!) purses. Kristin demonstrates a fun crocheted chain handle that can be added to any bag that is stable enough to withstand great use and adds a unique finishing touch to any carry-all.
Download the free patterns for the knitted Autumn bag and the crocheted Cosmopolitan bag seen in this episode. The thread used in this segment is from Omega, which can be purchased online at the
Creative Yarn Source.
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Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this fun episode with a quick tip on mitered corners, a way to knit strong corners for any bag. For more tips and techniques from Eunny and other guest stars of
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