Knitting Daily TV Series 800

Episode 813 - Quite Effective

AnnieB — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:20:00 GMT

Get more bang for your buck with effective knitting techniques! Join host Eunny Jang and expert Kristin Omdahl for effective ways to add details and charm to you knitting and crochet.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a lesson in reading a grafting chart and a demonstration of grafting in a pattern. For more about grafting, download the free article from Knit.Wear.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Selvedge Cardigan from Knit.wear 2011.

How-To:
Eunny joins up with author and knitwear designer Connie Chang Chinchio to talk about adding texture to your knitwear. She shows off a textured pullover pattern that will be available for free download this coming March 2012. Thank you for your patience.
Sponsored by WEBs, America's Yarn Store.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin wraps up this season of Crochet Corner with great tips for keeping your crochet looking great with spot cleaning and general hand-washing care. For more information on the products seen in this segment, visit Eucalan's website.
Sponsored by Eucalan.

Quick Tip:
Eunny finishes this great season of Knitting Daily TV with one more quick tip for knitters, the "after-thought opening." For more tips and techniques such as this, download your free eBook for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER GREAT SEASON!

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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.

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Episode 812 - Get Shorty

AnnieB — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:47:00 GMT

On episode 812 of Knitting Daily TV, host Eunny Jang and expert Kristin Omdahl dive into short-row knitting and crochet projects for little ones.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a great primer on short-row knitting. This technique is a great way to shape your knitwear. The sweater shown on this episode is for the Interweave Knits Weekend 2011 special issue. For more knitting techniques from Eunny, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Iodi Cardigan from Knitscene Summer 2011.

How-To:
On this episode's How-To segment, Eunny joins up with favorite guest stars Laura Bryant and Barry Klein to talk short-row knitting. This technique is also a fun way to knit accessories! Download the Ruffled Butterfly Scarf pattern and the Spiral Scarf pattern seen on this episode. For more about the accessories and yarns seen on this segment, visit Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.
Sponsored by Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.

Crochet Corner:
On this episode of Crochet Corner, Kristin talks baby talk. Fine yarns and threads are great for crocheting for kids, and Kristin shows off some great garments for all skill levels that you can tackle.
Sponsored by Interweave.

Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this episode with a demonstration for adding a purl ridge to your short rows, and talks what yarns would be good to work with when tackling short-row knitting. For more tips such as this, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 811 - Go Global

AnnieB — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:16:00 GMT

Armchair travel with host Eunny Jang on this episode of Knitting Daily TV! Eunny and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray share tips and techniques for knitting and crochet around the world, such as Portuguese knitting, Latvian braiding, Tunisian crochet, and more.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a how-to lesson on the Latvian braid technique, a great way to display colorwork in your knitwear. For more how-to techniques from Eunny and guest stars of Knitting Daily TV, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing a crocheted sweater from the Spring 2011 issue of Interweave Crochet.
*Want to learn more about the Latvian braid? The 4-DVD Set of Knitting Daily TV Series 800 includes an bonus segment with Eunny Jang where she dives deeper into the Latvian braid technique.

How-To:
On this episode's How-To segment, Shay welcomes knitwear designer and teacher Andrea Wong to demonstrate 2-color knitting in the Portuguese Style. Download the free two-color hat pattern seen on this episode and try your hand at knitting in the Portuguese style. For more about Portuguese knitting, visit Andrea's website.
Sponsored by Andrea Wong Knits.
*See Andrea on episode 307 of Knitting Daily TV for a demonstration of basic Portuguese knitting.

Crochet Corner:
On this episode's Crochet Corner segment, Kristin continues her study of crocheting with fine yarns and thread. The crochet technique of Tunisian crochet is a great way to use finer yarns, and Kristin demonstrates the basics of this technique. Shown on this segment are Tara's Tunisian scarf and the La Mer crocheted scarf, both available for purchase.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a shawl from her book Seamless Crochet.

Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this episode with a quick tip for thrumming, an easy colorwork technique that adds rovings to your knitwear for added warmth. For more tips like this, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 810 - Yakkety Yak

AnnieB — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:07:00 GMT

On this episode of Knitting Daily TV host Eunny Jang and expert Kristin Omdahl talk yak and other exotic fibers. They'll also demonstrate fun ways to play up the unusual.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a tutorial on floats, or caught strands. This technique is a great way to show off stitches of exotic or unusual fibers, and Eunny will show you how to do this with beads to add even more pop to your stitches. The scarf/stole shown on this segment is from the fall 2011 issue of Interweave Knits magazine. For more tips and techniques from Eunny and other guests of Knitting Daily TV, download your free eBook for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Charlemont Cardigan from Knitscene Fall 2011.

How-To:
Fiber expert Deborah Robson is back to share her knowledge of yak fiber, a fun yarn that is great for showing off stitches and surprisingly comes in many bright colors. Eunny demonstrates a cabled brim of a unisex hat using this fiber. Download your free pattern for the Entwined Cabled Hat. The yarn seen on this episode is from Bijou Basin Ranch, visit their website for more information.
Sponsored by Bijou Basin Ranch.

Crochet Corner:
Continuing with her fine crochet segments, crochet expert Kristin Omdahl demonstrates the technique of filet crochet using thin yarns.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a shawl from her personal collection, found at StyledbyKristin.com.

Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this episode with a quick tip for fringe, a fun way to add movement to your work. Download more tips like this with your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 809 - Carry-All

AnnieB — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:39:00 GMT

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.

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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.
Sponsored by Interweave.
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.
Sponsored by The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA).

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.
Sponsored by Omega Distribudora de Hilos, S.A. de C.V.

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 Knitting Daily TV, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 808 - A Touch of Whimsy

AnnieB — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:59:00 GMT

Add a touch of whimsy to your work! On this episode of Knitting Daily TV, host Eunny Jang and expert Kristin Omdahl explore fun ways to add that extra touch of fun to your knit and crochet projects, from cables to beads, and ruffles to ruching.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode by turning cables on the diagonal with her primer for bias cable knitting. Get more tips and techniques from Eunny and other guests of Knitting Daily TV with your free eBook for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing a cardigan from the Spring 2011 issue of Interweave Knits.

How-To:
Kristin and Eunny join up for this episode's How-To segment to discuss drape, ruffles, and ruching. These feminine touches can make your knitting and crochet stand out from the crowd. Download the free patterns for the Clinton Vest and the Dairy Maid Halter top seen on this segment. Both these patterns have subtle details and would be great additions to a spring or summer wardrobe. All the projects shown on this How-To segment are from the designer crew at Tahki Stacy Charles, Inc. Visit their website for more information.
Sponsored by Tahki Stacy Charles.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin continues looking at crocheting with thin threads and yarns on this episode, and this time shows off some fun vintage pot holders. You can modernize these looks with the quick basics that Kristin discusses, such as crocheting around bottle caps!
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a kimono from her Crochet Edgings book.

Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this episode with a quick tip for a beaded cast-on. This easy cast-on adds weight to the edge of your handknits, adding beautiful drape, and can be a fun way to incorporate beads of various colors to your work. For more tips like this, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 807 - Texture It Is!

AnnieB — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:47:00 GMT

Join host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray on episode 807 as they talk all about texture.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a tutorial on scrunch stitches. These textural gathering add spunk and depth to your knitwear. For more techniques such as this, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Vera Cardigan from Knitscene Winter 2011.

How-To:
On episode 807's How-To segment, Shay joins author of Textured Stitches Connie Chang Chinchio to talk about her designs and easy ways she adds textural stitches to her work. Connie also demonstrates her favorite cast-on method, the tubular cast-on.
Sponsored by Interweave.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin begins a new Crochet Corner theme on episode 807, focusing on crocheting fine with thin threads and yarn. She'll introduce you to the process and explain the benefits of crocheting fine. The mannequins seen on this segment are wearing garments from Kristin's book Crochet So Fine.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a shawl from the book Crocheted Gifts.

Quick Tip:
Eunny finishes up this episode with a quick tip for ruffles. Adding ruffles to your work adds depth and a feminine touch. Download more tips and techniques from Eunny with your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 806 - Help Wanted

AnnieB — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:39:00 GMT

On this episode of Knitting Daily TV, host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray dive into basic knitting and crochet mistakes and how to easily fix them.

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Getting Started:
Eunny Jang begins this episode with a tutorial on rovings, a fiber material that is "in between the fleece and yarn" stages. With pencil rovings you can create great projects, and Eunny shows you how. Get more tips from Eunny and guests of Knitting Daily TV with your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing Diana's Cardigan from the special issue of Interweave Knits Weekend 2011.

How-To:
On this episode's How-To segment, Eunny welcomes back Deborah Robson to talk pilly yarns. Deborah gives her tips for reducing the amount of pill on your handknits with pill prevention.
Sponsored by Unicorn Fibre.

Crochet Corner:
On the last segment of Crochet Corner's crochet edgings and trims, Shay and Kristin dive into faux overlapping motif edgings. These edgings are easier to crochet than you would think, giving you a lot of bang for your buck. The afghan shown on this segment, as well as the wrap Kristin is wearing, are from Kristin's book Crochet Edgings.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Shay is wearing a shawl design from Kristin's website StyledbyKristin.com.

Quick Tip:
Eunny finishes up this episode with a quick primer on reinforced threads, a great way to save weak areas in your knitwear. Get more tips from Eunny and guests of Knitting Daily TV with your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 805 - EntreKnits

AnnieB — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Explore form and function in your knitwear on this episode of Knitting Daily TV, hosted by editor of Interweave Knits magazine Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a tutorial on pinwheel knitting. This technique is a great way to incorporate basic shapes into your design work. For more tips and techniques from Eunny and guests of Knitting Daily TV, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Gemini Cardigan from Interweave Knits Fall 2011.

How-To:
On this show's How-To segment, Eunny welcomes Laura Bryant and Barry Klein to talk about mitered magic. Mitered square knitting is an easy technique that can be the stepping stone to building fun and functional pieces of knitwear. Download the Jane Mitered Purse pattern seen on this episode, made completely out of mitered squares.

Sponsored by Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin and Shay continue the Crochet Corner segment with another lesson in crochet edgings and trims. This episode, Kristin demonstrates how to "turn the corner" of your crochet edging, an easy technique that can make all the difference in finishing your work. The crocheted shawl seen on the table during this segment is from Kristin's book Wrapped in Crochet.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a scarf from her book A Knitting Wrapsody.

Quick Tip:
Eunny finishes today's episode with a pattern that she calls the "3 minute scarf." With just 5 pattern rows, you can master the knitting techniques of this scarf in just three minutes.
Sponsored by Interweave.
For more tips and techniques from Eunny and guests of Knitting Daily TV, download your free eBook.

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Episode 804 - Take Care

AnnieB — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:59:00 GMT

On this episode of Knitting Daily TV, host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray explores ways to care for and treat your handmades.

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Getting Started:
On this Getting Started segment, Eunny Jang begins this episode with a lesson in washing and blocking knitwear. We spend so much time on our work, learning how to care for it and make sure it's lasts is important. Eunny is using Eucalan's fiber wash in this episode, a great fiber wash for knitwear that will maintain the fiber's high quality with hand-washing.
Sponsored by Eucalan.
Eunny is wearing a sweater from Knit.wear 2011.

How-To:
Fiber expert Deb Robson joins Eunny to talk fiber care. She explains the ins-and-outs of properly caring for your fiber before you even knit a stitch. Unicorn Fibre is a great source for fiber washes and scours, a source that Deb trusts with her fiber. For more information on Unicorn Fibre, please visit their website.
Sponsored by Unicorn Fibre.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin and Shay are back with more crochet edgings and trims on this edition of Crochet Corner. Kristin demonstrates how you can add edgings to ready-mades, inspired by the vintage pieces displayed on-set.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a quick-to-crochet project from her own collection, found at StyledByKristin.com.

Quick Tip:
Eunny finishes up this episode with a quick tutorial on the duplicate stitch. This method is a great way to fix weak areas in your knitwear so they'll last longer. For more tips and techniques from Eunny and guests of Knitting Daily TV, download your 40 Tips and Techniques eBook.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 803 - Color Challenge

AnnieB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:40:00 GMT

Take the color challenge on this episode of Knitting Daily TV. Explore stranded knitting, reversible crochet, and more with host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray.

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Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a primer on stranded knitting, a colorwork technique that gives you a lot of bang for your buck but is deceptively easy to master. Download more techniques from Eunny with your free 40 Knitting Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Levels freemium.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing a cardigan from Interweave Knits Fall 2011.

How-To:
On this episode's How To segment, favorite guests and designers Laura Bryant and Barry Klein are back to talk color. Learn their tips and techniques for color blending using various fun yarns that can be knit together for colorful pieces. Learn what works and what doesn't, and try color blending on your own by knitting along with Laura. Download the Bias Shawl pattern, a free pattern of the shawl seen here on Shay Pendray.
For other patterns and the yarn seen on this episode, visit Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.
Sponsored by Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns

Crochet Corner:
Shay and Kristin are back with more crochet edgings and trims. On this episode, Kristin demonstrates a reversible crocheted striped edging, which is great for various applications. This edging is seen on the Kimono sweater on set, which is from Kristin's book Crochet Edgings and Trims.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a shawl from her book A Knitting Wrapsody.

Quick Tip:
Eunny concludes this episode with a quick tip on Armenian Knitting, a great way to add small patches of color to your knitwear. You can learn more about Armenian knitting from Eunny with her bonus segment, available only on the 4-DVD set of Knitting Daily TV Series 800. You can also download more tips and techniques from Eunny and other guest experts of Knitting Daily TV online at KnittingDailyTV.com.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 802 - Top It Off!

AnnieB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:26:00 GMT

On this episode of Knitting Daily TV host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray dive into both finishing techniques to top off your project, and great headgear for topping off your own wardrobe.

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Getting Started:
Eunny starts this episode off with a great pattern for lightweight yarn, the Silver Lining Hat. This pattern requires minimal finishing and is a fun, easy-to-knit hat that can be knit in a variety of colorways. Plus, it's completely reversible! Download the free pattern for the Silver Lining Hat, and visit WEBS, America's Yarn Store for the yarn used in this episode.
Sponsored by WEBS, America's Yarn Store.
Eunny is wearing the Geraldine Cardigan from Knitscene Winter 2011.

How-To:
In this episode's How-To segment, Eunny joins authors and knitwear designers Courtney Kelley and Kate Gagnon Osborn. Surrounded by fun colorwork, Kate and Courtney demonstrate the Estonian technique of Roositud knitting, which is incorporating fun colorwork inlays into your knitwear designs. The hat demonstrated on this episode is from their book Vintage Modern Knits. Download the Norquin Beret pattern seen on this episode, originally from Interweave Knits Weekend 2011 special issue. For the yarn and more patterns from Courtney and Kate seen in this episode, visit Kelbourne Woolens.
Sponsored by Kelbourne Woolens.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin and Shay are back on this episode with more crocheted edgings and trims. Kristin demonstrates a bottom-up crocheted picot edging that is both easy-to-crochet and adds a fun, feminine touch to your handmades.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a wrap from her book Crochet So Fine.

Quick TIp:
Finally, Eunny wraps up this episode with a quick tip for making yarn pom poms without needing any equipment. This fun finishing technique would look great as a hat topper, or even to decorate a package. Download more tips and techniques from Eunny with your free 40 tips and techniques freemium.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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Episode 801 - Needle Art Trends

AnnieB — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMT

Welcome to another season of Knitting Daily TV! Join host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray as they explore knitting, crochet, and more on season 800.

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Needle Art Trends, Episode 801

Getting Started:
Eunny begins episode 801 with a primer on knitted pleats, a fashionable trend in knitwear. Adding pleats to your knitwear is stylish and easy. The gray pleated sweater shown on this episode is from the premiere issue of Knit.wear.
You can download more tips and techniques from Eunny and guests of Knitting Daily TV with the free download of 40 tips and techniques.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Lowry Pullover from Knitscene Fall 2011 magazine.

How-To:
Needle artist Beth Gantz joins Shay to talk about trends in needlework. Metallic threads, memory wire, small projects that you can travel with, and embellishing your needlework tools are all popular trends. Shown on this episode are DMC Memory Thread, Kreinik's Hot Wire and metallic threads, sequin beads from The Collections, and overdyed threads from Weeks Dye Works.
Sponsored by The National NeedleArts Association (TNNA).

Crochet Corner:
Shay and Kristin meet once again this season for more crocheted edgings and trims, great additions to both your crochet and knit pieces. On this episode they dive into pleating. Kristin shows both a box pleat and a motif pleat. Shown is her pink tank top from her book Crochet So Fine.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Kristin is wearing a scarf from her own collection, StyledbyKristin.com.

Quick TIp:
Finally, Eunny wraps up this episode with a trendy way to finish your knitwear with dorset buttons. You can cover buttons with yarn to finalize your handwork, giving each piece a truly original, handmade look.
For more tips and techniques from Eunny, download your free 40 tips and techniques freemium.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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