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Crochet for Knitters – Granny Ripple Blanket

CLICK HERE to download your free copy of this pattern.

Size: Baby blanket/throw size, 35” x 49” (see “Pattern Notes” section of the pattern for guidelines for different sizes)
Hook: Size H (5mm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Comfy Worsted in eight colors, or another worsted-weight washable yarn. I used the following colors of Knit Picks Comfy Worsted, 2 skeins each color (16 skeins total, 50 grams each):
– Creme Brulee
– Honeydew
– Sea Foam
– Flamingo
– Zinnia
– Marina
– Lilac
– Lady Slipper
Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving in ends

I kept working this blanket until I was nearly out of yarn. These little balls were all I had left over!

yarnballs

Info to things you’ll see in this video:
The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Malabrigo Chunky.

The poncho on the mannequin is the Easy Folded Poncho, knit in Knit Picks City Tweed DK.

My “Embrace the Swatch” water bottle can be found here.

My granny square blanket pattern and tutorial can be found here.

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Winner Announced! Knitter’s Pride Spectra Trendz Acrylic Interchangeable Set

If you didn’t win but would like to purchase this needle set, it can be found here on Amazon.

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 found here.

Be sure to subscribe to my channel – new knitting video every week, and more giveaways coming soon!

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Fancy Stitch Combo – Bamboo Stitch


Instructions for working the Bamboo Stitch:
CO an even number of stitches
Row 1: K1, *yo, K2, pass yo over two knit stitches*, repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Row 2: Purl across all stitches
Work to desired length, and bind-off purl-wise on wrong side of work.

To work this stitch in-the-round:
CO an even number of stitches
Round 1: *yo, K2, pass yo over two knit stitches*, repeat between *s to end of round
Round 2: Knit across all stitches
Work to desired length, and bind-off normally on what would be Round 2

The yarn used in the gray swatch is Malabrigo Chunky, and I used size 9 US (5.5mm) needles.
The yarn used in the green swatch is Hazel Knits DK Lively, and I used size 7 (4.5mm) needles.

The bamboo needles I’m using are by Clover.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.

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Extra Stitches! Mini Knitting Lesson with Rachel’s English

Meet my friend Rachel Smith, a former opera singer and expert on American English pronunciation. Her channel helps non-native American English speakers learn American pronunciation. You can check out her channel here: Rachel’s English.

Are you looking to learn to knit? You can check out my playlist of knitting basics.

Never fear! Every Wednesday, I release a new knitting instruction video. On other days, I’m going to be releasing these “Extra Stitches” videos with fun, knitting-related content.

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Giveaway! Knitter’s Pride Spectra Trendz Acrylic Interchangeable 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), October 9, 2013; and the winner will be announced in video on October 10, 2013. Winner will be chosen by random number generator.

Please note – you are welcome to leave a comment or question here on my website, but to enter the contest you must comment on the video on YouTube.

This needle set can be purchased on Amazon.

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 sweater on the mannequin is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.

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Outline Stitch Bind-Off

Instructions for working this bind-off:
Set yourself up so you’re ready to work a wrong-side row. With the right-side of the work facing you, and the tail end of the yarn coming from the left side of the work, break the yarn, leaving yourself a tail that is at least twice the length of the width of the work. Thread the tail end on to a tapestry needle.

*Working from left to right, skip the first stitch. Go in to the second stitch as if to purl (from right to left), then through the first stitch the same way. Paying careful attention to tension, pull the working yarn tight, and slip the first stitch off the end of the needle.* Repeat between the *s to the last stitch. Put the needle in as if to purl, tighten, and weave in the end to finish.

Information on things you’ll see in this video:

The sweater on the mannequin is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.

The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Lion Brand Hometown USA. I demonstrated using size 13 US (9mm) needles.

The needles I used are bamboo, made by Clover.

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Icelandic Bind-Off


Instructions for working the Icelandic Bind-Off:
K the first stitch.
*transfer stitch from the right needle to the left, giving it a little twist so that it is mounted correctly. Put your right needle through that stitch, as if to purl, reaching through to knit the next stitch normally (through the front loop)*
Repeat between the *s until one stitch is left. Break yarn, pull end through last loop, tighten to fasten.

Information on things you’ll see in the video:

The bulky yarn I used for demonstration is Lion Brand Hometown USA. I demonstrated using size 13 US (9mm) needles.

The needles I used are bamboo, made by Clover.

The sweater on the mannequin is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.

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Interview with Judy Graham – “Knitting Tips by Judy”

When Hollywood needs custom knits for tv and movies, who do they turn to? Judy Graham! You might know Judy’s name from her website and YouTube channel, Knitting Tips by Judy, as well as her video blog (links below). This video was shot at the YouTube Space LA on my recent trip to California.

Judy has so many great stories and mementos from her work in Hollywood, and it was a pleasure to get to know her. We had a great time doing this interview!

Links to find Judy –

Judy’s website, Knitting Tips by Judy.

Judy’s Knitting Tips by Judy YouTube channel.

Judy’s video blog.

Judy on Facebook.

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Fancy Stitch Combos – Bead Stitch

To work this stitch flat:
Cast-on a multiple of 7 stitches.
Row 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, *K2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk* repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Row 2: *P2tog tbl, yo, P3, yo, p2tog* repeat between *s to end
Row 3: K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, *K2, yo, ssk, K1, k2tog, yo* repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Row 4: P2, yo, p3tog, yo, *P4, yo, p3tog, yo* repeat between *s to last 2 stitches, P2

To make the prettier side of the CO the right side of the work, start on Row 4, then work through Rows 1-4 normally.
BO normally after Row 4.

To work this stitch in-the-round:
CO a multiple of 7
(If you’re using DPNs, put a multiple of 7 stitches on each needle)
Round 1 (RS): K1, k2tog, yo, K1, yo, ssk, *K2, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk* repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Round 2: *k2tog, yo, K3, yo, k2tog tbl* repeat between *s to end
Round 3: K1, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, *K2, yo, ssk, K1, k2tog, yo* repeat between *s to last stitch, K1
Round 4: K2, yo, k3tog, yo, *K4, yo, k3tog, yo* repeat between *s to last 2 stitches, K2

Information on things you’ll see in this video:
The green swatch is knit with Be Sweet Whipped Cream yarn in color Moss, using size 9 US (5.5mm) needles

The cotton blend pink swatch is knit with Knit Picks Comfy Sport in color Rosebud, using size 7 US (4.5mm) needles

The DK weight, dark pink swatch is knit with Madeline Tosh, Tosh Sport, color
Vermillion, using size 10.5 US (6.5mm) needles

The sweater on the mannequin is my Ombre Dyed Sweater, pattern + video tutorial.

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