Knit Kit | Beginners @PleasantSeas

Uploaded November 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hey everyone! Happy Thanksgiving! This video will be showing some of, what I think, are knitting essentials for beginners. I explain why some of these should be in your kit and also how once you get to know your knitting style, you'll know what you need in your kit. I hope this was helpful.
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Items Mentioned:

Teach Yourself to Knit - pre-made kit
simplicity.com/p-9665-i-taught-myself-knitting-set.aspx

Aluminum Needles
joann.com/needle-arts/knit-and-crochet-supplies/knitting-needles

Row Counter
joann.com/clover-knitting-counter-kacha-kacha-red/4409033.html#prefn1=isProject&prefv1=false&start=10

Stitch Markers
joann.com/coats-and-clark-wafer-thin-stitch-count-markers/2381614.html

Knitting Gauge
joann.com/susan-bates-knit-chek/2381515.html

Point Protectors/Stoppers
joann.com/boye-point-protectors/9820879.html

Yarn Needles
joann.com/boye-children-s-plastic-yarn-needles/2204352.html

Stitch Holders
joann.com/boye-aluminum-stitch-holders-3-piece-set/8217622.html

Cable Needles
joann.com/lion-brand-cable-stitch-needles-2-pkg/9825084.html#q=knit+cable+needles&start=1

YARN!
joann.com/search?q=yarn

Song:
"Perspectives"
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Hat Of The Month | Aug. 2014 | Brave - Merida

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$Drawstring Summer Beach Bag { Crochet } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ Hey everyone! Check out this very cool drawstring summer bag. Great for the beach or a reusable bag. I hope you try this out and let me know how you use your crochet bag. Thanks for coming back and watching! Items Used: Boye Alluminum Crochet Hook size I/9 (5.5mm) Peaches & Creme Yarn in White, Yellow and Bright Pink (1-2.5oz ball for each contrasting color, 2 or 3-2.5oz balls for main color) Sewing needle Size: small 9w x 9 1/2 h (large 17w x 15 h) when not listed in () its for both sizes Gauge: 12 sts and 10 rows = 4 in half-double crochet Instructions: Take main yarn color, Ch2 Rnd 1: Work 7 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first hdc - 7 sts Rnd 2: Ch1, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to join - 14 sts Rnd 3: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; rep from * around, sl st to join - 21 sts Rnd 4: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 28 sts Rnd 5: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 3 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 35 sts Rnd 6: Ch1 *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 4 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 42 sts Rnd 7: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 49 sts Rnd 8: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 6 sts; rep rom * around, sl st to join - 56 sts - stop here for the small size, circle measures 6, and continue with next step in pattern. Rnd 9: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 7 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 63 sts Rnd 10: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 8 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 70 sts Rnd 11: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 9 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 77 sts Rnd 12: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 10 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 84 sts Rnd 13: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 11 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 91 sts Rnd 14: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 12 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 98 sts Rnd 15: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 13 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 105 sts Rnd 16: Ch1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next 14 sts; rep from * around, sl st to join - 112 sts Circle measuers 12. Cut and finish ends. With contrasting color 1 pull up a loop along the edge of your circle. Ch1, hdc in back loops of all 56 (112) sts. Cut yarn and finish ends. Switch to main color pull up a loop along the top. Rnd 1: Ch1, hdc in all 56 (112) sts. Repeat Rnd 1 until small bag measures 6 1/2 and big bag is 10 from bottom of bag. Switch to contrasting color 1 or 2. Ch1, hdc in all 56 (112) sts for 2 rnds. Cut and finish ends. Strap: Ch56 Work hdc in all 54 sts for 3 rows. Fold in half and sew together. Attach to bag. Drawstring: Small: Ch for 23 Big: Ch for 35 Fill with all your summer goodies! Half-Double Crochet: http://youtu.be/i4R0QqbLH4U Abbreviations: ch = chain hdc = half double crochet sl st = slip stitch * = rep from this mark$ $Circle Square { Crochet } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ S i s t e r s C h a n n e l : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw Items: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Grape. Crochet Hook I/9 (5.5mm) Instructions: Ch 4, sl st to form ring Rnd 1: Ch3, 15 dc in ring, sl st to join. - 16 dc Rnd 2: Ch3, 1 dc in same sp, 2 dc between each dc. Join. - 32 dc Rnd 3: Ch3, 1 dc in same sp, *1 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to last st, 1 dc. Join. - 48 dc Rnd 4: Ch3, 1 dc in same sp, *3 dc, 2 dc in next st; rep from * to last 3 sts, 3 dc. Join. - 60 dc Rnd 5: Ch4 (counts as tr). 2 dc in same sp * skip 2, 2 hdc, 6 sc, 2 hdc, skip 2. **(2dc, 1tr, Ch2, 1tr, 2dc) in next corner, Rep from * twice more and from ** once. (2dc, 1tr) in same sp as first ch 4, Ch2, Join. Rnd 6: Ch3, *3 dc, 2 hdc, 4 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, (3tr, Ch2, 3tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, **1dc; rep from * twice, then rep from ** once. Join. Rnd 7: *1 hdc in every st until corner ch-2 sp, **(3hdc, Ch2, 3hdc) in ch-2 sp; rep from * twice, then rep from ** once. Join. Fasten Off. How to Tie A Slip Knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v y4_qIG9nvo Double Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws0u4e8u8lo Single Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1DwEYN0qBw Half-double Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4R0QqbLH4U Treble Crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTFJltpccLg$ $Jasmine Slippers | Quick & Easy { Knit } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ Hey everyone! Check out these awesome slippers. Based off Jasmine and my May Hat of The Month, I thought these nice lounge slippers would be the perfect item to make. I hope you guys enjoy making these as much as I did. They are quick and cute. Thanks for coming back and watching! Items Used: Clover Bamboo Straight needle size 9 (5.5mm) Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Gold (7 oz, 364 yrds, #4 medium) 1 ball Print This Pattern: http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/slippers-her Size: small (medium, large) Finished Size: 4 deep and 9 (10, 11) long Gauge: 15 sts and 24 rows = 4 Instructions: Cast on 41, (47, 55) sts Row 1 (rightside): Knit. Row 2 & 3: Knit. Row 4: K20 (23, 27), pm, K1, pm, K20 (20, 27) Row 5: K to marker, slm, YO, K to marker, YO, slm, K across Row 6 and all wrong side rows: Purl Row 7: K to marker, slm, YO, K to marker, YO, slm, K across - 45 (51,59) sts Row 9: K to marker, slm, YO, K to marker, YO, slm, K across - 47 (53,61) sts Row 11: K to marker, slm, YO, K to marker, YO, slm, K across - 49 (55,63) sts Row 13: K to marker, slm, YO, K to marker, YO, slm, K across - 51 (57,65) sts Rows 15-23: Knit across. You can either bind off regularly, then sew up the bottom. Do a 3-needle bind off or the Kitchener Stitch which I used in the video. Cut a tail, about 15. Divide stitches evenly onto two needles. There will be an extra stitch on one needle. Just add that to one of your stitches while working this stitch. Make sure right side of work is facing you. Kitchener Stitch: Step 1: First st front needle as to purl, leave on needle. Step 2: First st back needle as to purl, pull off. Step 3: Next st on back needle as to knit, leave on needle. Step 4: First st on front needle as to knit, pull off. Step 5: First st front needle as to purl, leave on needle. Repeat Steps 2 through 5. Fasten off final stitches. Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl st = stitch yo = yarn over * = rep from this mark$

$Autumn Crow { Knit } E m a i l : pleasantseas@yahoo.com | T w i t t e r: @KnittWhit S h o p M y S t o r e : https://www.etsy.com/shop/PleasantSeas R a v e l r y :http://www.ravelry.com/people/pleasantseas F a c e B o o k :https://www.facebook.com/knittwhit P r i n t a b l e P a t t e r n s :http://s92.photobucket.com/user/Pleasant_Seas/library/ S i s t e r s C h a n n e l : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSAUiKBkeYkTjjuYuqTiDnw Hey everyone! Here is a cute little crow for your autumn or just for fun. Hope you enjoy! Thanks for coming back and watching! Items: Boye Aluminum Double Pointed Needles size 7 (4.5mm) Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Black, White & Gold Vannas Choice Yarn in Barley Fiber Fill Sewing Needle Instructions: Cast on 6 sts (divided evenly on 3 of your double pointed needles) Row 1: Knit Row 2: *Kf&b; rep from * - 12 sts All alternating rows, plain knit Row 4: *K2, YO; rep from * around - 18 sts Row 6: *K3, YO; rep from * around Row 8: *K4, YO; rep from * around Row 10: *K5, YO; rep from * around Row 12: *K6, YO; rep from * around - 42 sts Body: Continue in stockinette stitch (knit every row) until you reach 2 shorter then you want your crow to be. 4.5 for the body height Decrease: *K2, (K2tog, K1) rep to end of needle; rep from * on each needle - 30 sts Head: Continue in stockinette for 3. Beak: With gold yarn Cast on 2 sts Row 1: Purl Row 2: Kf&b, K to end, Kf&b Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until you have * sts. Bind off. Sew on beak. Add eyes. TIP: You can use black buttons for his eyes. Hat: With Brown yarn. Cast on 42 sts. Work half an inch of a brim for your crows hat (about 4 rows.) Decrease: *K2, (K2tog, K1) work 4 times total; rep from * - 30 sts Knit your crow stitches and your brim stitches together. Transfering your hat stitches over to your main needle. (watch video for visuals) Stuff the crows body with fiber fill, to your liking. Work in stockinette, with your hat yarn, 1 (about 7 ish rows.) Hat Decreases: Row 1: *K1, K2tog, K to last 3 sts, SSK, K1; rep from * on each needle. Row 2: Knit Repeat Rows 1 & 2; 3 times. Next Row: K2tog all around. Finish off. Wings: CO 2 sts Row 1: Kf&b, K to end, Kf&b Row 2: Knit Repeat Rows 1 & 2 until 12 sts. Bind off.$