The Purl Stitch (Continental Style) KnittingHelp.com 2013-04-15 | For tons more videos visit my website: http://www.knittinghelp.comYarn is held in left hand. The left index finger—or middle finger, as I demonstrate—is used to push the yarn down and to the right, where the right needle can merely push it back through the stitch.Holding the yarn in the left hand offers a great advantage in terms of efficiency alternating between knitting and purling. View the Ribbing videos (see stitch patterns) to observe this as compared to English.
Trapping the Yarn (Continental) KnittingHelp.com KnittingHelp.com 2019-01-29 | This method is used to anchor yarn down at the back of the work. It’s great when spanning an extra long span in color work, as I do here. Some folks also use it to weave in their ends as they go, after a color change.The pattern being knit in this video is called Unity and is available here: shop.knittinghelp.com/patterns/unity-a-sweater-and-hat-pattern
Trapping the Yarn (English) - KnittingHelp.com KnittingHelp.com 2019-01-29 | This method is used to anchor yarn down at the back of the work. It’s great when spanning an extra long span in color work, as I do here. Some folks also use it to weave in their ends as they go, after a color change.The pattern being knit in this video is called Unity and is available here: shop.knittinghelp.com/patterns/unity-a-sweater-and-hat-pattern
Intarsia/Color-Stranding Hybrid - KnittingHelp.com - Advanced Topic KnittingHelp.com 2019-01-29 | NOTE: This video assumes an understanding of BOTH standard Intarsia and Color-Stranding methods. For more about these methods, view my videos on these two topics first.In this motif I combine color stranding with the intarsia to save myself over 100 strands of dangling yarn! However, since one cannot cross intarsia yarn directly with an adjacent stranded yarn to prevent a hole, an alternative method must be used for the intarsia. Here’s the method I’m using for this pattern! The Unity Hat & Sweater pattern can be found here: shop.knittinghelp.com/patterns/unity-a-sweater-and-hat-pattern
KnittingHelp Live! Show #5 Interchangeable Knitting Needle Sets: Denise, Knitters Pride, HiyaHiya KnittingHelp.com 2017-10-29 | This is a recording of our Facebook Live show weekly show. Join us every Sunday 8:30PM EST on at http://facebook.com/knittinghelp.In this episode we discuss interchangeable knitting needle sets, the different materials and different manufacturers. We go into depth about the nuances of different sets and the pros and cons of each set. Covered are Denise Interchangeables, Knitter's Pride, ChiaoGoo Twist and Spin, and HiyaHiya sets. We didn't have enough time to talk about Addi Clicks and covered the next episode.
The STRETCHY, All-Purpose Bind Off Youve Been Waiting For, based on Loris Twisty Bind Off KnittingHelp.com 2016-12-08 | Lorraine "Lori" LeGrand's simple insertion of a twist in the bind off process is destined to become a classic technique. It instantly gives your bind-off stretch, while allowing it to spring back beautifully! CORRECTION: while my demonstrated version is far stretchier than a standard bind-off, and while I will continue to execute it as I've shown for most BO circumstances, I've learned that it needs one additional step to be accurately called Lori's Twisty BO, which results in making it **even looser and stretchier.** The additional step is to elongate the stitch after each knit or purl, and before the insertion of the twist. Lori instructs to "elongate the stitch so it is about ½ stitch longer than a normal stitch," which will give it more stretch.Find Free patterns on our website:http://www.knittinghelp.com/free-patternsAsk questions on our Knitting Forum: http://forum.knittinghelp.comSave on your knitting essentials in our store. We ship daily!http://shop.knittinghelp.comKeep our videos in your knitting bag, for internet-free KnittingHelp!:iPhone App: itunes.apple.com/us/app/knittinghelp-video-reference/id405889801?mt=8Android App: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.outerlimitsmedia.knittinghelp_videoreference&hl=enFind us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/knittinghelpAnd Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/knittinghelpKnit on,Amy & Sheldon-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Knit on with confidence and hope, through all crises." ~Elizabeth Zimmerman------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Music, Marathon Man by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
Knitting Meaning and Hope KnittingHelp.com 2016-11-23 | In this video I invite you to imbue your knitting with meaningful imagery. Whatever is meaningful and important TO YOU. This can be a deep act of contemplation on what matters to you, and a powerful expression of it to the world. You can wear what you love, literally on your sleeve! Here are two great resources for designing your own knits, filled with meaning for you. You can do this with a sweater, as I demonstrate, but of course another object can work just as well. How about a Meaningful Hat? Resources:Print some Knitter’s Graph Paper to start designing! Knitter’s graph paper is not a perfect square grid, but comprised of lateral rectangles, in a proportion similar to knitting, such as 7 stitches, and 5 rows, per inch. Google “Knitter’s Graph Paper”or use this one (you'll need to enter 7 stitches and 5 rows per inch, or whatever gauge you want): http://www.tata-tatao.to/knit/matrix/e-index.htmlSweater designing:My favorite method for knitting a yoke sweater, or any sweater, is a method by Elizabeth Zimmerman, called the EPS system, and I highly recommend buying one of her books to obtain the pattern. It is so easy to do, that I risk copyright infringement on the pattern by a simple description of it, so I must leave you to discover it for yourself, and enjoy the liberation of knitting your own sweaters easily from here on! Look for it in any one of these wonderful books or DVDs by EZ:Knitting Without Tears: http://amzn.to/2fdC8EQElizabeth Zimmermann's Knitting Workshop: http://amzn.to/2fdEOSNKnitting Around: http://amzn.to/2gyrfTIKnitting Around DVD: http://amzn.to/2gbSWOlKnitting Workshop DVD: http://amzn.to/2gtb0a0Credits:Patterns: "Peace" hat, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/peace-8"North Shore" sweater, http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/north-shoreMusic, Marathon Man by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
Erins Crafts for Kids: An Introduction to Crochet with a Simple Bracelet Project KnittingHelp.com 2016-11-07 | Our 7 year old daughter is an avid crafter and wants to share her passion. In her first tutorial video, Erin shows us the basics of crochet by knitting a kid-friendly crochet bracelet. Grab some yarn and a crochet hook and follow along. Suitable for young kids and those with no crochet experience. In this video you will learn:- How to make slip knot- The chain stitch- Single crochet stitch- Binding off- A simple and easy way to thread a needleMaterials List:- Yarn- "J" size crochet hook (or size indicated on yarn label)- Yarn needle- Scissors
Crochet: Foundation Row Single Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | A more flexible foundation row than a chain, this also makes a lovely, thick cord that stands on its own.
Crochet: Foundation Row Half Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | In this technique, you work your foundation chain at the same time as your first row of half double crochet, creating a more stretchy and flexible foundation.
Crochet: Foundation Row Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | In this technique, you work your foundation chain at the same time as your first row of double crochet, creating a more stretchy and flexible foundation.
Crochet Increases: Increase Single and Double KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to add stitches to your row or round.
Crochet: Starting Foundation Chain with a Magic Circle KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | In this technique, you work your foundation chain at the same time as your first row of double crochet, creating a more stretchy and flexible foundation.
Crochet Decreases: Graduating Several Decreases KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to slope your decreased areas so they taper off, rather than stair step.
Crochet Decreases: Decreasing 2 Stitches in Single or Half Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to decrease 2 stitches in single or half double crochet, without forming a hole in the work.
Crochet Decreases: Decrease 2 Stitches in Treble Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to decrease 2 stitches in treble crochet.
Crochet Decreases: Decrease 2 Stitches in Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to decrease two stitches in double crochet.
Crochet Decreases: Decreasing 1 Stitch in Single or Half Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to decrease one stitch in single or half double crochet, without forming a hole in the work.
Crochet Decreases: Decreasing 1 Stitch in Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | How to decrease one stitch in double crochet, without forming a hole in the work.
Crochet Finishing: Weaving in The Ends KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-02 | What to do with the dangling yarn ends in your crochet project.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Front Post Treble Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | How to work a treble crochet around the front post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Front Post Single Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | How to work a single crochet around the front post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Front Post Half Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | How to work a half double crochet around the front post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Front Post Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | How to work a double crochet around the front post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Extended Single Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Taller than a single crochet, this is comprised of a single crochet stitch sitting on top of a chain stitch.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Extended Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Taller than a double crochet, this is comprised of a double crochet stitch sitting on top of a chain stitch.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Back Post Treble Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | How to work a treble crochet around the back post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Back Post Single Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Working a single crochet around the back post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Back Post Half Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Working a half double crochet around the back post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitches Variations: Double Faced Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Creates a doubly thick fabric based on the double crochet stitch.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Back Post Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Working a double crochet around the back post of the previous row.
Crochet Stitch Variations: Working into Front or Back Loop Only KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | How to work into just the front or back loop.
Crochet Basics: Triple Treble Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Tall, tall, tall! The tallest of the elementary crochet stitches I've listed. Infrequently called for.
Crochet Basics: Treble Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Taller than double crochet, treble crochet has less structural integrity on its own, resulting in a more open, draping fabric.
Crochet Basics: Creating a Slip Knot KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | An adjustable loop, commonly used to begin a foundation chain in crochet.
Crochet Basics: Single Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | The most basic crochet stitch, single crochet creates a dense, uniform fabric. It is also the shortest stitch (excluding the slip stitch, whose function is not to affect row height).
Crochet Basics: Join Into a Ring KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | Creating a fixed size circle as a foundation in crochet. Great way to begin your granny square.
Crochet Basics: Half Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | One step up from single crochet, and below double crochet. Chain 2 to get up to height.
Crochet Basics: Double Treble Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-10-01 | One of the foundational crochet stitches, the double treble crochet stitch creates a very tall crochet stitch which creates an open, net-like fabric.
Crochet Basics: Double Crochet KnittingHelp.com 2014-09-25 | How to form the well-loved double crochet stitch. This is a commonly called for stitch is used in traditional granny squares, and works up noticeably faster than single crochet. Chain 3 to get up to height at the beginning of row.
Crochet Basics: Chain Stitch KnittingHelp.com 2014-09-25 | How to form a basic chain, the simplest foundation row in crochet. Also some tips on holding and tensioning the yarn.
How to Crochet: A Beginners Introduction KnittingHelp.com 2014-09-24 | Beginning Crochet. Starting with a slip knot, this video walks you through making a chain, and the single crochet stitch. If you want to proceed to the other basic crochet stitches, you can continue with the double, treble and half double crochet stitches.
Knitting - Basic Purl Stitch (English/Throw Method) KnittingHelp.com 2013-09-30 | More free videos available online at www.knittinghelp.comYarn is held in right hand, then, by necessity, wrapped around the right needle before pulling the stitch through.
Basic Knit Bind-off KnittingHelp.com 2013-09-30 | When you're finished knitting, it's time to bind-off. This is your typical bind-off, used for stockinette stitch. Knit the stitch and pass the previous stitch over it.
Joining Yarn by Felting using the Felted Join Technique KnittingHelp.com 2013-05-02 | More videos available on our channel and at http://www.knittinghelp.comThe felted join technique, also called the spit splice works technique with yarns that are at least 70% wool. It will not work with acrylic or cotton yarn. Felting will dull the yarn. Best used on yarns that are already dull. This method is especially great for scarves and other garments with no "wrong side" to hide loose ends. You can also use water if you prefer not to use spit. ;)
Knitters Pride Interchangeable Knitting Needles - Amys Review KnittingHelp.com 2013-04-30 | These interchangeable knitting needle kits can be found in our store: http://shop.knittinghelp.com/knitting-needles Purchasing from our store supports http://www.knittinghelp.com and our free knitting videos.Amy does a walkthrough of the popular Knitter's Pride Interchangeable Knitting Needles: The nickel plated brass Novas, the laminated birch Dreamz, and the square needle Cubics. These Deluxe sets feature cables sized to make 24", 32" and 40" circular needles when the tips are screwed on. Multiple needle sizes mean you will have the necessary needles for most of your knitting projects. Then there are the cables. Amy says, "Most impressive about the Knitter's Pride circular needles, are the firm, but wonderfully flexible, cable style. These needles are, predictably, exceedingly popular among Magic Loop knitters." Using the Magic Loop technique, one can do small diameter knitting (for instance knitting the fingers of gloves!), which makes this set very versatile.
Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles - Amys Review KnittingHelp.com 2013-04-26 | These interchangeable knitting needle kits can be found in our store: http://shop.knittinghelp.com/knitting-needlesPurchasing from our store supports http://www.knittinghelp.com and our free knitting videos.Amy does a walkthrough of the popular Denise Interchangeable Knitting Needles. For thrift, versatility and flexible cable comfort, the Denise set can't be beat. Plus these are made in the USA. The shortest cable length (17" from needle tip to tip) is fluid and a pleasure to knit with, which is generally unheard of in needle sets. The shortest lengths of other sets start at 20", and yet still tend to be stiffer and harder on the hands than the Denise set. Since the 17" length is such a convenient size to use (great for hats!), it makes the Denise set really stand out in versatility and knitting comfort.Denise needles are made from resin. In terms of smoothness when knitting, they are not as smooth as metal needles, which is the main reason one might consider a metal-tipped set. On the other hand, they're still quite smooth (in fact smoother than bamboo needles), and they won't have the ice-cold feel of metal when the weather is cool.
How to do Magic Loop Knitting KnittingHelp.com 2013-04-19 | More than 170 free knitting videos available at http://www.knittinghelp.comMagic Loop Knitting uses one large circular needle to accomplish small diameter circular knitting. It is a handy knitting technique to know, and some folks prefer it. If you find yourself loving Magic Loop knitting, look for circular needles with a thin, flexible cable. Addi Turbo needles are reported to be great, as are KnitPicks' Options and Knitter's Pride. The interchangeable needles shown in this video are available in our store here: http://shop.knittinghelp.com/knitting-needles
Small Diameter Knitting on 2 Circular Needles KnittingHelp.com 2013-04-19 | More than 170 free knitting videos available at http://www.knittinghelp.comYou can do small diameter circular knitting using DPNs (double pointed needles), but many knitters actually prefer using 2 circular needles. In this video I show you how to set up your work and knit from 2 circular needles. The interchangeable needles shown in this video are available in our store here: http://shop.knittinghelp.com/knitting-needles
