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Slow-Motion Tinking Increases

In this video, I demonstrate tinking (unknitting) increase stitches in slow-motion for visual learners. The other videos in my slo-mo series can be found here.

My regular speed tinking increases and decreases video can be seen here.

The slow-motion tinking decreases video will release on January 15, 2020 – I’ll link to it here when it’s available.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky. The needles are ChiaoGoo bamboo. The cowl is the background is Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.

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Slow Motion Slip Knot

In this video I demonstrate the slip knot in slow-motion. And my producer has a little fun with the editing. 🙂

You can see my other slow motion videos here.
You can see my regular speed slip knot video here.
The cowl on the mannequin is my Color My Cowl, free pattern and video tutorial.
The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.

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My Knitting Kit

In this video I show you the items in my knitting kit. There are a TON of knitting notions out there, but really, you don’t need many for everyday knitting.

The items are from all different makers and sellers, here I’ll do my best to give you links, or at least send you in the right direction.
My pink notions kit from Nancy’s Knit Knacks.
Ring markers – just go to www.etsy.com and search for ring markers, there are tons to choose from!
Needle Keepers
Knitter’s Pride Circular Needle Tube
Knitter’s Pride Repair Hooks
Nancy’s Knit Knacks Needle Gauge/Ruler
Bonsai scissors
Brittany Cable Needles
Clover Green Row Counter
Knitter’s Pride Counter Ring
Sock Ruler
Katrinkles Swatch Ruler
ChiaoGoo Swatch Ruler/Needle Gauge

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Slow Motion 3 Needle Bind-Off

In this video for very visual learners, I demonstrate the 3 Needle Bind-Off in slow motion. This BO is used to simultaneously seam two pieces together while binding off.

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

You can see my other slow-motion videos here.
You can see my regular speed 3NBO video here.

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The needles are Knitter’s Pride Bamboo.

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Knitting a Pi Circle

“It’s pi. The geometry of a circle hinging on the mysterious relationship of the circumference of a circle to its radius”, the words of my knitting hero Elizabeth Zimmermann. In this video, I demonstrate how to knit a flat circle.

Elizabeth Zimmermann’s Pi Shawl on Ravelry.

Instructions for working a Pi Circle:
Note: I use KFB increases below, you can substitute any other one-stitch increase.
Cast-on 8 stitches and join in-the-round on double pointed needles.
Round 1: Knit
Round 2: KFB all stitches (16 stitches)
Rounds 3-4: Knit (2 rounds)
Round 5: KFB all stitches (32 stitches)
Rounds 6-9 Knit (4 rounds)
Round 10: KFB all stitches (64 stitches)
Rounds 11-18: Knit (8 rounds)
Round 19: KFB all stitches (128 stitches)
Rounds 20-35: Knit (16 rounds)
Continue in this manner, increasing every stitch in the increase rounds, and doubling the number of plain knit rounds between increase rounds. Switch to longer circular needles as needed. Bind-off using a normal bind-off and a larger sized needle on what would be a plain knit round (not an increase round!).

The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern and video tutorial.
The yarn I use in my finished Pi Circle is Roots & Rain Monsoon Sock.
The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The DPNs I use for demonstration are Knitter’s Pride Ginger.

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Slow Motion Judy’s Magic Cast-On

In this video for very visual learners, I demonstrate Judy’s Magic Cast-On in slow motion. This CO is commonly used in toe-up sock patterns.

You can see my other slow-motion videos here.
You can see my regular speed JMCO video here.

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

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Aran. The needles are Knitter’s Pride Ginger from an interchangeable set.

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Knitting a Square from the Center

Knitting shapes is one of the very cool things we get to do with knitting. In this video, I demonstrate knitting a square from the center – a shape that can be used to make any size square, from dishcloth to afghan.

Instructions:
Cast-On 8 stitches using the pinhole CO, divide between 3 or 4 double-pointed needles. Knit around all stitches. (See the pinhole cast-on here.)
Row 1: KFB (knit front/back) all stitches
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: *KFB, K2, KFB*, repeat around
Row 4: Knit (if you are on 3 needles, separate stitches on to 4 needles here)
Row 5: *KFB, K to last stitch on needle, KFB*, repeat on other 3 needles
Row 6: Knit
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 to desired size, bind-off normally.

The poncho on the mannequin is my Rodeo Drive Poncho, pattern and video tutorial.
The yarn I used for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky.
The needles are Knitter’s Pride Ginger Double-Pointed Needles.

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Slow Motion Wrap & Turn, Picking up Wraps

Wraps and Turns (w&t) are a way of shaping our knitting. In this video I demonstrate traditional w&t and picking up wraps in slow-motion.

My regular speed wrap & turn video can be found here.
My regular speed picking up wraps video can be found here.
A playlist of all of my slow-motion videos can be found here.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Women’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket, pattern and video tutorial:

Woman’s Zippered Letterman’s Jacket

The yarn I use for demonstration is Paintbox Yarns Wool Mix Chunky. The needles are Knitter’s Pride Ginger from an interchangeable set.

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