We've all mistakenly dropped a stitch or two while knitting, and we've probably all had a minor meltdown when we've realized. But have you ever purposely dropped a stitch? On episode 904 of Knitting Daily TV join Eunny Jang, Clara Parkes, and Shay Pendray to learn how to intentionally drop your stitches for one-of-a-kind knitwear.
Getting Started:
Host Eunny Jang begins this episode with a tutorial on
intentionally dropped stitches, a design element that can create unique openwork
in your knitwear. Eunny will also explain what yarns are most useful for dropped
stitch techniques.
Shown on this episode is the Evolvere Shawl from
Interweave Knits Spring 2012, a classic shawl with a dropped stitch
edging. Also, Eunny is wearing the Breezeway Cardigan by
Amy Gunderson, featured in the Summer 2012 issue of Knitscene magazine.
Accessorize Me!
Shay Pendray joins up with favorite guests Laura Bryant
and Barry Klein on this episode to talk more about dropped stitch designs.
Practice your skills with the free scarf Laura is wearing on this episode. Download the Tencel
Dropped Stitch Scarf.
Sponsored by Prism
Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.
Watch this segment with Laura and Barry and knit along:
Yarn Spotlight:
The newest feature of
Knitting Daily TV, the Yarn Spotlight, has Eunny and yarn expert Clara
Parkes talking about chained or
constructed yarns. Featured here is
Sifa Silver Cotton by
Figgi Yarns, a chained cotton yarn that also includes silver elements.
This yarn contains 5-10% silver, which is anti-bacterial and has therapeutic
qualities. The silver filament is injected into the yarn, but surprisingly does
not make this yarn "blingy" in the least. Also shown on this episode is Tahki
Stacy Charles' Melody yarn (multi-colored purple and blue) and Trendsetter's
chained yarns (multi-colored thick yarn and ivory yarn).
Sponsored by
Knit Outta the Box.
Quick Tip:
Eunny finishes up this episode with a quick tip for
another dropped stitch technique, the wrapped drop stitch. Seen here is the Ironwork Shawl by
Tara Miller, from the Spring 2012 issue of Interweave Knits magazine.
We hope you'll tune in to Knitting Daily TV Episode 904 all about dropped stitches. As always, for more tips, techniques, and free patterns from Knitting Daily TV,
visit KnittingDailyTV.com.
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