Saving a Dropped Stitch with Scrap Yarn

Nooo! You’re knitting along, and you realize you dropped a stitch AGES ago. You can rip back to fix it, but it’s worth a try securing that stitch with a stitch of scrap yarn, and seeing if it looks good enough to forget the mistake ever happened. In this video, I demonstrate securing a dropped […]

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Knitter’s Pride – “Find Your Needle”

A little something extra – here is a three-part video series I did for Knitter’s Pride, called “Find Your Needle”. Knitter’s Pride has so many different kinds of needles to choose from, hopefully this will help you make a good choice, and love your knitting even more!

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The Mysteries of Row Gauge

In this video we discuss the differences between stitch gauge and row gauge. My technique video on checking gauge can be found here. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial. The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not […]

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Judy’s Magic Cast-On

Instructions for working a sock toe using this cast-on can be found on knitty.com. Information on things you’ll see in this video: The poncho on the mannequin behind me is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial. The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not my design, in a discontinued cotton yarn) can be […]

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Attaching Buttons

Information on things you’ll see in this video: I mention in the video that I lost my favorite needle threader – it was this kind. Needle threader that I use in the video. The buttons I use are random buttons from my sewing kit – sorry, I don’t have any information about them. The pattern […]

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Winner Announced! Knitter’s Pride Waves Crochet Hook Set

If you didn’t win this time, this hook set can be purchased on Amazon: 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 […]

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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 […]

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