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Episode 17–A Beaded Hat

This episode is a long one, and we cover a lot of useful information. Ellen at Earthfaire has put together a lovely kit that contains just about everything you will need for this project including the yarn, the beads, the floss threader, and the crochet hook. All you need are size 8 knitting [...]

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In this episode we look at how to wet block lace with simple supplies. Jason also announced his new game show podcast. The video is up on YouTube, in part 1 and part 2. Next week we get our camera woman back so it won’t be so dark and tilted.

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In this episode we turn the heel and get ready to pick up the gusset. The YouTube videos are here and here.

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In this episode we pick up the gusset of our sock and get ready to knit the foot. The link to the sock of the month club I spoke of is here, but there are many more like it out there. I favor this one because the patterns are so varied and you learn so [...]

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We finish decreasing the toes and we kitchener them closed. We’re done with socks. Next time, a lace scarf. The YouTube videos are here and here.

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In this video we examine lace knitting by starting a basic lace scarf. I mention a few upcoming projects. The first is the Secret of the Stole II Yahoo Group and the other is the Seven Deadly S(p)ins Yarn Club. The YouTube videos are here and here.

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In this episode we pick up the gusset of our sock and get ready to knit the foot. The link to the sock of the month club I spoke of is here, but there are many more like it out there. I favor this one because the patterns are so varied and you learn so [...]

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In this episode we turn the heel and get ready to pick up the gusset. The YouTube videos are here and here.

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This is a bonus video to demonstrate the important skill of tinking, or working back, in order to fix a mistake in knitting.

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In this episode we learn how to knit the heel flap. We also answer viewer questions. The YouTube video is here.

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In this video we look back at how far we’ve come. Then we talk about our next project, socks. We talk about different forms of sock construction and why socks are so appealing. Then we tell you how to start knitting socks, which is exactly like how we started the mitten. We referenced the Magic Loop [...]

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In this episode we look at moving the thumb stitches to scrap yarn and continuing up the hand of the mitten. The YouTube video is here.

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In this episode we talk about our second decrease method, the slip slip knit. We show you the kitchener stitch to graft closed the top of the mitten. We also show you how to make your thumb stitches live, pick up stitches to get the thumb going. For our iTunes viewers, we’re working on [...]

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This one introduces the series and explains what supplies you’ll need. If you want to learn to knit please do all the projects. The point is to build skills. If you have no need for a scarf, consider donating it to Dulaan. Online yarn stores include: Joann Michael’s The Knitter KnitPicks The feed is http://kehinde.com/knittingstepbystep/?feed=rss2 Or you can [...]

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In this video you will learn four cast on methods . I’ve used the term “twisted loop” and “reverse loop” interchangeably. It’s the same cast on. You will learn the Long Tail Cast-On, the Knit-On Cast-On, the Cable Cast-On, and the Reverse Loop Cast-On. Patterns will rarely tell you what cast on [...]

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In this video we learn about gauge, picking up stitches, and joining a new ball of yarn. The YouTube video for part 1 is here and the video for part 2 is here. Also, I’ve created a Facebook group for anyone interested in discussing the videos, techniques, or patterns. It’s here.

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We have a group on Facebook. I interviewed Jason for my writing podcast over at TheWritingCast.com. If you’re interested, check out episode 7. Send me a picture of your finished scarf and you could win a free tote bag. That and other knitting swag is here. I mentioned Elizabeth Zimmerman, and her daughter keeps up her [...]

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We start the hat and look at ribbing and stockinette. I have a group of short knitting videos up on YouTube and we have a wiki that will put text and picture descriptions as well as small videos of each of the techniques we’ve covered as we go. Links to both will remain on the [...]

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In this video we finish the hat. I teach the Knit 2 Together (K2Tog) decrease method and I teach you to sew up a seam, in knitting, which is different than other kinds of sewing. The YouTube videos are here and here.

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In this video we start knitting our mitten and we talk about working with double pointed needles and increases. I show a cool trick for avoiding ladders.  I also teach you how to do a basic increase. The YouTube videos are here and here.

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