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Crochet for Knitters – Triple Crochet Stitch

“Triple crochet” is an American term. This stitch is called “double treble” in the UK. Click here to see a chart that translates American and British crochet terms.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:
Be sure to check out the other videos in the Crochet for Knitters Series.

The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern + video tutorial.

The sweater I’m wearing (not my design), can be found here.

The yarn I used for demonstration is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, in color Avocado.

The crochet hook I’m using is Knitter’s Pride Waves crochet hook.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep, color “Maddy”.

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Math for Knitters – Casting-On (or Chaining) a Multiple of X + Y

Cast-on a multiple of 14 + 3? Or 12 + 8? Or any combination of numbers? What does that mean? Whether these instructions are for a cast-on number in knitting or a foundation chain number in crochet, I explain it here.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing (not my design, knit in a discontinued cotton yarn), can be found here.

The needles in the thumbnail photo are Knitter’s Pride Nova Cubics straight needles.

The pink yarn in the thumbnail photo is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky in color Crush.

The bamboo DPN I use as a pointer in the video is Knitter’s Pride Bamboo.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep, color “Maddy”.

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Blocking Hats

You’ve got a shaped piece of knitting, and a flat surface to set it out to dry. Here’s my trick for blocking hats.

The pink baby hat shown is from the eBook Wee Wooly Toppers by Wooly Wormhead, knit in Knit Picks Comfy Worsted.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Math for Knitters – Increasing Evenly Across a Row

Those dreaded words in your pattern – “Decrease X number of stitches evenly across the row.” Even if the math doesn’t come out very tidy, here is how to write that row out so that it makes sense, for both increasing and decreasing.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The needle I’m using for demonstration is by Clover.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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How Should I Slip This Stitch?

Your pattern tells you to slip the next stitch – but how? Knit-wise? Purl-wise? With yarn in front or back? In this video we talk about what the “default” is, and all the different ways of slipping stitches.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Lion Brand Hometown USA.

The needles I used for demonstration are by Clover.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Three Options for Joining a New Ball of Yarn

Spit splicing, Russian join, tying knots – what is the best option for joining a new ball of yarn for your project? In this video, we talk about the differences, and when it’s best to use each one.

If you missed the annotated links in the video to the different methods of joining, here they are:
Spit splicing
Russian join
Changing colors for stripes

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The yarn I used in the demonstration pieces is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky.

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Storing Knits for Summer

The weather is warming up in the US, so it’s time to put away the wooly winter sweaters to make room for warmer weather clothes. Here is my advice for safely storing your knits to keep moths (and other critters) away.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Math for Knitters – Calculating Yardage on a Partial Ball of Yarn

You have a partial ball of leftover yarn…is it enough for the project you want to make? Here’s how to calculate the yardage of that partial ball.

If you have a video suggestion for the Math for Knitters Series, please leave me a comment or drop me a note at staci@verypink.com.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern + video tutorial.

The pattern for the sweater I’m wearing can be found here (not my design).

The nail polish I’m wearing is Julep color “Flora”.

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Tidy Finishing on a Circular Bind-Off

The bind-off row in circular knitting can leave your with an enormous “jog” between the first and last BO stitch, especially in larger gauge knitting. Here is how to smooth that out.

Please excuse the green screen background – we’re under a bit of construction in the studio. Exciting changes to come!

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 purple scarf I’m wearing is this pattern.

The yarn I used in the bulky sample is Berroco Peruvia Quick.

The needles I used are by Clover.

The nail color I’m wearing is by OPI, “Berries in the Canaries”.

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iCord Side Edging (i-cord)

Instructions for working this edging:
Right Side: Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, work across row to last three stitches, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1
Wrong Side: Slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, work across row to last three stitches, slip 1 with yarn in front, Knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front

Please excuse the green screen background – we’re under a bit of construction in the studio. Exciting changes to come!

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 purple scarf I’m wearing is this pattern.

The yarn I used in the bulky samples is Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, in color Silver.

The bamboo needles I used are by Clover.

The nail color I’m wearing is by OPI, “Berries in the Canaries”.

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