Important note! The video says the video starts May 28, but it actually starts today, May 27. For everyone who wanted to see my dogs in a video, here you go! To enter the giveaway, please fill out the form below (youโre not signing up for anything except the giveaway). You will be sent a […]
Crochet for Knitters – Slow Motion Crochet Chain
It’s been a while since I’ve added to my Crochet for Knitters playlist…but we need some slo-mo crochet videos! In this video I demonstrate the crochet chain. You can see the slow-motion playlist here. You can see the entire Crochet for Knitters series here. The yarn I used for demonstration is PaintBox Yarns Wool Mix […]
Twilight Mittens
Many thanks to Mountain Meadow Wool for being so kind and patient with us during quarantine, as we shoot videos from the Shutdown Studio! The kit from Mountain Meadow Wool comes with two colors of yarn, your needles, and the pattern. Visit their website to see the kits. You can get this pattern on its […]
Winner Announced! iPad loaded with knitCompanion
Congrats to Paige S! Winner, check your email for a note from Staci. The random number generator I used to pick the winners can be found here. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel โ new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!
knitCompanion, Using Charts and Markers
Want to give knitCompanion a try? Visit the app store on your device, and search for “knitCompanion” (one word). You can download the free version, which is awesome, and give it at try! You can see all of the videos in my knitCompanion series (more coming!) here. This video was shot at my home, and […]
Giveaway! iPad loaded with knitCompanion!
As this is an electronic device, this giveaway is open to US residents only this time, sorry. ๐ Want to give knitCompanion a try? Visit the app store on your device, and search for “knitCompanion” (one word). You can download the free version, which is awesome, and give it at try! To enter the giveaway, […]
Winners Announced! Knitter’s Pride Zing Double-Pointed Needle Sets
Congrats to Gabrielle B. and Deb E! Winners, check your email for a note from Staci. If you didn’t win this time, these needles can be found here, and the necklace here. The random number generator I used to pick the winners can be found here. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel โ […]
Slow Motion Provisional Cast-On
Provisional cast-ons are a way to create a cast-on that can be removed later, leaving you with live stitches. This video just demonstrates working the provisional cast-on. The next steps after the cast-on should be explained in your pattern. (Like what to knit next, when to remove the provisional cast-on, etc.) If you are unclear […]
Podcast Episode 174 – The Carbohydrate Episode
Things we talk about in this episode: Casey’s new blog post, “I expected to knit more during the apocalypse“. The article Staci mentioned Repairing Your Knits: Patching Repairing Your Knits: Darning The magnifying lamp I use I mistakenly said that kitchen scales are available on Ravelry…LOL. I meant AMAZON. Find Your Sock Tutorial Chart Learn […]