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Learn to Knit!

(Hello, Knitters!) I made this post so you can share with your non-knitting friends, to help turn your normal friends into knitting friends.)

Sitting at home? Want to learn something new and fun and turn tv time into productive time? Here is how to get started, the investment is less than $16!

1. Yarn and needles. Pick three skeins of this yarn, one skein in one color (for practicing), and two skeins in another color (for your first scarf project).
Then get a pair of these needles, size US 10.5, 10″ long.

2. Learn the basics. These videos will walk you through it. First you want to learn the slip knot, then casting-on. Then you can practice the knit stitch for a few rows, then the purl stitch. To close up the loops and finish, we bind-off.

3. Start your first project. When you’re feel like you can work the basics, you can move on to knitting a scarf. This scarf pattern is a free download and includes a video tutorial.

After you’ve worked your first project, you’re ready to knit another scarf, or maybe move on to a hat…then socks, sweaters – so much to explore!

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Weaving Ends in Reverse Stockinette

In this video I demonstrate how to weave in the end on what is usually the front side of the the knitting…in reverse stockinette, the purl-side of the work is actually the “right” side.

You can see my other videos on weaving in ends here.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Aran Chunky.

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Slow Motion Correcting Color-Change Jog

In this video, I demonstrate how to correct the “stair-steppy” jog you get when knitting stripes in the round, demonstrated in slow-motion. For one-round stripes, see the link below for Helix Knitting.

The other videos in my slo-mo series can be found here.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The needles I use are from interchangeable sets:
Knitter’s Pride Ginger 16″
Knitter’s Pride Zing 16″

If you are working one round stripes, the technique is different. For clean one-round stripes, you want to use the Helix Knitting technique.

The hat I use for demonstration is just something I made up for the video. Here are the quick instructions to make this baby hat, because I know someone will ask. 🙂
Fits 0-8 mo
Bulky yarn, size US 10 (6mm) needles.
CO 60, work 5 rounds 2×2
change color and knit 4 rounds
alternate color every 4 rounds until hat measures 5″ from cast-on edge (that was the ribbing plus 4 rounds of stripes or 16 rounds, for me). On the last round of this section, place a marker every 12 stitches.
Decreasing
Round 1: *k2tog, k to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, sm* repeat between markers to end of round.
Round 2: knit
Repeat these two rounds until 10 stitches remain, k2tog around, knit 1 round. Cut yarn and string through the remaining 5 stitches.

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Slow Motion Magic Knot

In this video, I demonstrate an option for joining a new ball of yarn, magic knot, in slow-motion.

The other videos in my slo-mo series can be found here.
You can see my video demonstrating other options for joining a new ball of yarn here.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.

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Socks on Flexible Double-Points (aka FlexiFlips)

New needles, new sock pattern! In this pattern and video tutorial, we run through the techniques used in toe-up socks using flexible double-pointed needles. These socks are sized for women and men, any shoe size, average foot width.

Sizes: Women and Men, average widths, any shoe size
Needles: Size 2.5mm or 2.75mm flexible double points. Using the larger needle size will give you a slightly wider sock.
Yarn: 100 grams of fingering weight yarn (also called sock yarn or 4ply yarn)
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving ends, three ring stitch markers, clippie marker
Gauge: 8.5 stitches per inch, or fewer stitch per inch if you’d like a slightly wider sock

Pattern + video tutorial, $8 US.

Add this pattern to your Ravelry queue.

Links to videos I reference in the video:
Slow-Motion Judy’s Magic Cast-On
Slow-Motion Make 1 Increase

My videos on flexible-double pointed needles:
1 FlexiFlips Overview
2 FlexiFlips Q&A
3 Options for Flexible Double-Points

If you are a new sock knitter, I recommend this pattern for your first pattern.
You can see a chart of all of my sock tutorials here.

The yarn used in my finished socks is from Turtlepurl yarns, colorway Sugar Plum Waltz.
The yarn used in my socks in-progress is Turtlepurl Yarns, colorway Tickled Pink.

The cape on the mannequin is Lost in a Dream Hooded Cape from Kraemer Yarns, pattern and video tutorial.

The DK weight yarn that I used for demonstration (not the weight of yarn used in the socks!) is Kraemer Yarns Perfection DK.

The red needle keeper (holding the needles of my socks in-progress) is from Della Q.

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Options for Flexible Double Pointed Needles

Next week I’m releasing a tutorial for socks on flexible DPNs, and in this video I show the new options for flexi DPNs, as brands (besides Addi) have broken into the market.

My other videos on flexible-double pointed needles:
1 FlexiFlips Overview
2 FlexiFlips Q&A
And my sock tutorial using flexible DPNs.

The needles I show in the video:
Addi FlexiFlips (good sizes for socks are usually 2.0mm and 2.5mm)

The Hiya Hiya Flyers needle set

The ChiaoGoo needles in the video:
Interchangeable set for 9″ circulars (small sizes for sock knitting, little red pack)
Interchangeable set for 9″ circulars (larger sizes, little blue pack):

ChiaoGoo tips (buy three packs to make flexible dpns):
And the cords (I couldn’t find a link to purchase online, but here is the product)

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Knitter’s Pride Ginger Needle Sets Giveaway

This week I have a giveaway for two Ginger needle sets from Knitter’s Pride!

This needle set can be found here.

To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below (you’re not signing up for anything except the giveaway). You will be sent a confirmation email, please click the “yes, subscribe me to the list” button in the email to complete registration. Note – the confirmation email isn’t always instant, please be patient. Additionally, the confirmation email may be in your spam folder, please check there. Please do not forward the confirmation email to me, I cannot manually confirm your entry.

IF YOU ARE HAVING DIFFICULTY ENTERING, PLEASE TRY USING A DIFFERENT DEVICE OR COMPUTER, OR USING A DIFFERENT BROWSER, THANKS.

Knitter’s Pride Ginger Giveaway

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The hooded cape on the mannequin is Lost in a Dream.

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 midnight (US Central Time) February 19, 2020, and the winners will be announced in video on February 20, 2020. The winning email addresses will be chosen by random number generator. This giveaway is open internationally.

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KnitCompanion – Customizing Features

This video is my second on KnitCompanion. To see the first, visit my KnitCompanion playlist.

The app works on your touch-screen device, like phones and tablets, and is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Just search for “KnitCompanion”.

For more info on the app, visit the KnitCompanion website.
You can also follow KnitCompanion on Facebook for helpful tips and tricks.

The cape on the mannequin (and the pattern I use as an example in the software) is Lost in a Dream Cape from Kraemer Yarns.