Video Tutorials
Knitting Basics
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Mattress stitch
A quick and easy way to sew together panels which results in an invisible seam. Especially good for matching up stripe patterns.
Mattress stitch
A quick and easy way to sew together panels which results in an invisible seam. Especially good for matching up stripe patterns.
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How to pick up stitches to knit the next square
A neat way to pick up stitches along a cast-off edge. For the Mystery Blanket this is how you would begin the next square if you are knitting in strips.
How to pick up stitches to knit the next square
A neat way to pick up stitches along a cast-off edge. For the Mystery Blanket this is how you would begin the next square if you are knitting in strips.
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How to carry yarns up the side of the work
An easy way to keep the selvedge edges of your knitting neat and tidy when working with multiple yarns.
How to carry yarns up the side of the work
An easy way to keep the selvedge edges of your knitting neat and tidy when working with multiple yarns.
Beading Techniques
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Hooked-in beads
The technique of adding beads to knitting using a small crochet hook or Oral B SuperFloss. No pre-threading is required for this technique.
Hooked-in beads
The technique of adding beads to knitting using a small crochet hook or Oral B SuperFloss. No pre-threading is required for this technique.
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Slip-stitch beading
The technique of adding beads to knitting using a slipped stitch. Beads must be threaded onto the yarn before casting on.
Slip-stitch beading
The technique of adding beads to knitting using a slipped stitch. Beads must be threaded onto the yarn before casting on.
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How to thread beads onto yarn
A quick way to thread beads of all sizes onto yarn using a fine needle and thread.
How to thread beads onto yarn
A quick way to thread beads of all sizes onto yarn using a fine needle and thread.
Fancy Stitches
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How to knit contrast-coloured bobbles
Achieve the perfect contrast-coloured bobbles by joining in the yarn on the row before and working several times into the same stitch to create a cluster of stitches.
How to knit contrast-coloured bobbles
Achieve the perfect contrast-coloured bobbles by joining in the yarn on the row before and working several times into the same stitch to create a cluster of stitches.
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Understanding lace stitches
The increases and decreases in lace patterns explained including yf (yarn forward), yon (yarn over needle), yrn (yarn round needle), yfrn (yarn forward and round needle, K2tog (knit two stitches...
Understanding lace stitches
The increases and decreases in lace patterns explained including yf (yarn forward), yon (yarn over needle), yrn (yarn round needle), yfrn (yarn forward and round needle, K2tog (knit two stitches...
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How to cable
A demonstration of how holding stitches to the back or to the front changes the twist of a cable.
How to cable
A demonstration of how holding stitches to the back or to the front changes the twist of a cable.
Colour Knitting Techniques
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How to knit fairisle
The techniques of weaving and stranding to achieve neat and even fairisle knitting without tangling the yarns.
How to knit fairisle
The techniques of weaving and stranding to achieve neat and even fairisle knitting without tangling the yarns.
Embroidery On Knitting
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Chain Stitch
How to add chain stitch embroidery onto the surface of knitting.
Chain Stitch
How to add chain stitch embroidery onto the surface of knitting.
