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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Waves Crochet Hook Set

Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), August 13, 2014; and the winner will be announced in video on August 14, 2014. The winning comment will be chosen by random number generator.

You are welcome to comment here, but if you’d like to enter the contest, you’ll need to leave a comment on the YouTube watch page.

Since not everyone can win, you can get your own set of these hooks here on Amazon.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not my design, knit in a discontinued cotton yarn), can be found here.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep, color “Maddy”.

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Crochet for Knitters – Triple Crochet Stitch

“Triple crochet” is an American term. This stitch is called “double treble” in the UK. Click here to see a chart that translates American and British crochet terms.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:
Be sure to check out the other videos in the Crochet for Knitters Series.

The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial.

The sweater I’m wearing (not my design), can be found here.

The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, in color Avocado.

The crochet hook I’m using is Knitter’s Pride Waves crochet hook.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep, color “Maddy”.

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Winner Announced! Knitter’s Pride Symfonie Rose 16″ Interchangeable Needle Set

If you didn’t win this time, this needle set can be purchased here.

In the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride retailer here.
Outside the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride (Knit Pro) retailer here.

The random number generator I used to pick the winner can be found here.

Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel – new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!

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Math for Knitters – Casting-On (or Chaining) a Multiple of X + Y

Cast-on a multiple of 14 + 3? Or 12 + 8? Or any combination of numbers? What does that mean? Whether these instructions are for a cast-on number in knitting or a foundation chain number in crochet, I explain it here.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not my design, knit in a discontinued cotton yarn), can be found here.

The needles in the thumbnail photo are Knitter’s Pride Nova Cubics straight needles.

The pink yarn in the thumbnail photo is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in color Crush.

The bamboo DPN I use as a pointer in the video is Knitter’s Pride Bamboo.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep, color “Maddy”.

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Giveaway – Knitter’s Pride Symfonie Rose 16″ Interchangeable Needle Set

Please watch the entire video for instructions on how to enter the giveaway. This contest is open to US and international viewers (customs charges may apply outside the US). The contest is open until 12:01 am (US Central Time), July 23, 2014; and the winner will be announced in video on July 24, 2014. The winning comment will be chosen by random number generator.

You’re welcome to comment here, but to enter the contest you need to click through to the video on YouTube and leave a comment there!

Since not everyone can win, you can get your own set of these needles here on Amazon.

In the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride retailer here.

Outside the US and Canada, you can find a Knitter’s Pride (Knit Pro) retailer here.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Summer Polar Vortex Sale!

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I knew I wanted to have a summer sale, and “Summer Polar Vortex” (current US weather situation) is the perfect reason. Buy any two patterns, get the third one free. Just put three patterns in your cart, and one of them will be zero dollars. 🙂 Feel free to share with your knitting/crocheting friends.

You can shop here from my website, or visit my Ravelry Store directly. Promotion is good through Sunday, July 20.

Stay warm, my friends!
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Blocking Hats

You’ve got a shaped piece of knitting, and a flat surface to set it out to dry. Here’s my trick for blocking hats.

The pink baby hat shown is from the eBook Wee Wooly Toppers by Wooly Wormhead, knit in Knit Picks Comfy Worsted.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Math for Knitters – Increasing Evenly Across a Row

Those dreaded words in your pattern – “Decrease X number of stitches evenly across the row.” Even if the math doesn’t come out very tidy, here is how to write that row out so that it makes sense, for both increasing and decreasing.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The needle I’m using for demonstration is by Clover.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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How Should I Slip This Stitch?

Your pattern tells you to slip the next stitch – but how? Knit-wise? Purl-wise? With yarn in front or back? In this video we talk about what the “default” is, and all the different ways of slipping stitches.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Lion Brand Hometown USA.

The needles I used for demonstration are by Clover.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Three Options for Joining a New Ball of Yarn

Spit splicing, Russian join, tying knots – what is the best option for joining a new ball of yarn for your project? In this video, we talk about the differences, and when it’s best to use each one.

If you missed the annotated links in the video to the different methods of joining, here they are:
Spit splicing
Russian join
Changing colors for stripes

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The yarn I used in the demonstration pieces is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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