Helix Knitting (Jogless One-Round Stripes)

In this video I demonstrate a technique for working one-round stripes (think striped hat) with clean color changes. THE MATH: Take your total number of stitches, and divide that number by the number of colors you want to use in your stripes. In my sample, I have 72 stitches and 3 colors. 72 divided by […]

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Podcast Episode 87: What’s the Matter with Plant Matter?

Download Episode. Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Videos we mention in this episode: Alternating Hand-Dyed Yarns Winding Yarn into Two Equally Sized Balls “Find Your Needle” video series on the Knitter’s Pride YouTube channel German Short Rows Stellar Swatching Removing a Bind-Off Row

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Zen Yarn Garden Chevron Baby Blanket

Soft, smushy baby blanket in gorgeous hand-dyed bulky yarn, for a special baby! This pattern is simple enough for newer knitters; and a fun and quick knit for more experienced knitters. Free Ravelry download, free video tutorial. You can add this pattern to your Ravelry queue here. Size: 36” square (92cm square) Needles: Size US […]

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Options for Knitting in a Tube

Can I knit this using magic loop? Can I use short circulars instead? In this video I show different options for knitting in a tube. The double-pointed needles I use are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo. The long circular needles I use are Knitter’s Pride Zing from an interchangeable set. The 9″circulars I use are Knitter’s Pride […]

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Loaded German Short Row Socks

This pattern is called “Loaded” because I wanted to use all of the techniques folks have been asking for in a single sock pattern – two at-a-time, magic loop, toe-up, German short rows, fingering (sock) weight yarn, and sized for women and men. Pattern + video tutorial – $8 US via PayPal. Sizes: Women and […]

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Podcast Episode 84: Knitting Neurons

Download episode. Casey’s website is kcknits.com. To get your knitting question on the show, just email it to [email protected]. Our lovely sponsor this week: Hello Fresh Visit hellofresh.com and use the code VERYPINK30 to receive $30 off your first order! Neural Knitworks on Australia’s Science Week page, where you can download the pattern book. Details […]

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Getting Started with Magic Loop

In this video I demonstrate how to get started using the magic loop technique to knit a small-circumference tube with a long circular needle. The needles used in my sample are Knitter’s Pride Zing from an interchangeable set. My nail polish is by Gelish, color “Mauve Your Feet”.

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