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When you knit anything, you are creating fabric by making interlocking loops of yarn - and the knit and purl stitch are how you create those loops. These two stitches are the foundation of all knitting. Debbie teaches you the knit stitch and the purl stitch, in the English and Continental styles, which are different ways of holding the yarn.
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There's no better gift to give at the holidays than a cozy, oversized cowl. In this class, Anne Weil shows how to make a simple arm-knit cowl using nothing more than super-bulky yarn and your arms. She even shares a fun variation, perfect for the holidays - a bulky scarf with festive pompom adornments. In about an hour, you can whip up this luxe accessory for the ultimate in handmade gift-giving.
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Learn traditional cabling on this oversize scarf, with large needles and three strands of yarn held together. The scale of the scarf knits up quickly and allows you to really see what you're knitting. Jill teaches you how to cable to the front or back. The result is new knitting knowledge, as well as a sculptural scarf that can be a solid color, or ombre through different colors of yarn. Pattern included - a $6 value!
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Over the course of 12 parts, knitting pro Edie Eckman takes you on a whirlwind adventure exploring the wide world of cables. In each class, you will learn new stitch patterns with a variety of twists and turns, and at the very end, you'll put all of the blocks together to make a gloriously textured, cozy afghan. Edie presents this afghan in one neutral shade, but you can use whatever colors float your boat for your own unique design.
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Learn how to make beautifully textured socks featuring a twisted rib stitch. These "faux" cable stitches are twisted without the use of a cable needle, and the ornate design runs along the cuff of the sock and down the instep of the foot. Edie will be with you every step, showing you how to work in the round using "Magic Loop," turn the heel flap, and finish the socks with a Kitchener stitch closure.
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For many knitters, the thought of setting down your needles and picking up a crochet hook is a daunting one. But once you learn how to wield a crochet hook, it can become an important skill to have in your knitting bag of tricks. Cal Patch teaches some of the most common ways that crochet can be used in combination with knitting -- to add a button band to a sweater, join seams, add length to a garment, create a decorative picot or scalloped edging,...
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All knitting begins with a cast-on, which creates the foundation stitches for any project. There are many different kinds of cast-ons, and some are more appropriate for different kinds of projects. Debbie teaches you her favorite four cast-ons: the long tail, knit, cable and provisional cast-on.
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In this class, knitwear designer Gudrun shares one of her patterns for making a beautiful Shetland-inspired lace shawl. Worked up in lace-weight yarn, this shawl has a slightly unusual construction--the decorative edge is worked as a strip in an eyelet lace pattern, and then the stitches are picked up along one long edge and worked in garter stitch. This garter-stitch section is shaped with short rows, adding rich texture and a lovely curve to this...
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Afraid to knit in the round? Jill's hat is knit sideways on two needles with one seam so you can start making hats on straight needles. This project uses short row shaping - a technique that sounds intimidating but really it's just a way to shape wedges by not knitting to the end of your knitting. Jill shows you how to create those wedges that you then graft together for a quick-to-knit hat that can be worked up on smaller or larger needles (with...
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These plush baby blocks are made up of six swatches, each using a different stitch pattern. You'll gain experience knitting each stitch pattern, as well as the invaluable knowledge of learning how to read your knitting. Melanie covers stockinette, 1x1 ribbing, 2x2 ribbing, seed stitch, reverse stockinette ridges and basketweave stitch. Then she shows how to seam the swatches around a foam cube for a cozy gift for the eensie ones in your life.
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Spruce up your blank walls with this fun and fast Christmas tree string art. With just map tacks and yarn, Courtney Cerruti shows you how to create a gorgeous geometric design in any size you please. This project is the perfect way to add a big splash of holiday cheer to any room, and it's perfect for large parties when you don't have room to fit a full Christmas tree.
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Create a sweet baby cocoon and matching hat for the baby in your life--no "knitting" required! Fiber artist Michele Muska shows you how to use a round loom to make both projects, and how to craft custom fabric simply by holding two different yarns together. Whether you've knit with a loom before or this is your first time, this is a simple, relaxing way to create beautiful gifts for your friends and family.
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When it comes to knitting in the round, there are lots of ways to get the job done. Joy Macdonell teaches all of the essentials, including how to work with circular needles, double-pointed needles and with the Magic Loop method (to name a few). She demonstrates all of these techniques on two different knitted hats--a slouchy beanie with I-cord accents, and a pompom hat with I-cord edging--both of which are ideal for putting all of these techniques...
19) Knitted Fox
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This rusty-red knitted fox is super cute and just a little bit sly. Megan Kreiner - professional maker of cute critters - walks you through every step of how to knit this tiny fox, from pointy ears to bushy tail. Made up in a squishy worsted-weight yarn, this critter knits up quickly and will be adored by children of all ages. The finished fox is 7" x 5" -to make your very own, follow the video instructions alongside the PDF pattern download.