Instructions for working the Bamboo Stitch: CO an even number of stitches Row 1: K1, *yo, K2, pass yo over two knit stitches*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1 Row 2: Purl across all stitches Work to desired length, and bind-off purl-wise on wrong side of work. To work this stitch in-the-round: CO an […]
Extra Stitches! Mini Knitting Lesson with Rachel’s English
Meet my friend Rachel Smith, a former opera singer and expert on American English pronunciation. Her channel helps non-native American English speakers learn American pronunciation. You can check out her channel here: Rachel’s English. Are you looking to learn to knit? You can check out my playlist of knitting basics. Never fear! Every Wednesday, I […]
Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Spectra Trendz Acrylic Interchangeable 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), October 9, 2013; and the winner will be announced in video on October 10, 2013. Winner […]
Extra Stitches! Mini Knitting Lesson with Haunted Sunshine Girl
After hours at the YouTube Space LA, I gave my friend Sunshine from The Haunting of Sunshine Girl a mini knitting lesson. Spooky things go on in the YouTube Space late at night! Visit Sunshine’s video to see what happened after the knitting lesson!
Outline Stitch Bind-Off
Instructions for working this bind-off: Set yourself up so you’re ready to work a wrong-side row. With the right-side of the work facing you, and the tail end of the yarn coming from the left side of the work, break the yarn, leaving yourself a tail that is at least twice the length of the […]
Icelandic Bind-Off
Instructions for working the Icelandic Bind-Off: K the first stitch. *transfer stitch from the right needle to the left, giving it a little twist so that it is mounted correctly. Put your right needle through that stitch, as if to purl, reaching through to knit the next stitch normally (through the front loop)* Repeat between […]
Interview with Judy Graham – “Knitting Tips by Judy”
When Hollywood needs custom knits for tv and movies, who do they turn to? Judy Graham! You might know Judy’s name from her website and YouTube channel, Knitting Tips by Judy, as well as her video blog (links below). This video was shot at the YouTube Space LA on my recent trip to California. Judy […]
Fancy Stitch Combos – Bead Stitch
To work this stitch flat: Cast-on a multiple of 7 stitches. Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, *K2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk* repeat between *s to last stitch, K1 Row 2: *P2tog tbl, yo, P3, yo, p2tog* repeat between *s to end Row 3: K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, *K2, […]
Ten Stitch Blanket
Click here to get your free copy of the pattern! IMPORTANT NOTE: The pattern designer has updated and changed the pattern since I released the video tutorial in 2013. The construction and the techniques used are the same, but the row-by-row instructions I use in the video are different than written in the updated pattern. […]