Patterns & Projects
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14:42Better Garter Tab Cast On for Crescent Shawls
The garter tab cast on is a popular technique used to start top-down shawl patterns. In this video, shawl expert Michele Lee Bernstein explains her method of making a better garter tab when working a top-down crescent shawl. Michele begins by showing several crescent shawl swatches. She notes that in some cases, a small but…
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21:36Garter Stitch Three-Wedge Shawl
Working from the top down is a popular method for knitting shawls. The three-wedge shawl shape provides both versatility and warmth. It’s also simple to knit. In this video, designer Jen Lucas shares a recipe-style pattern for how to knit a top-down three-wedge garter stitch shawl. SUPPLIES This shawl can be knit in any weight…
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9:06Half Pi Shawl Math Basics
Designing a half pi shawl is a great way to begin your shawl design journey. In this video, shawl designer Michele Lee Bernstein explains half pi shawl basics so you can design a half pi shawl of your own that is uniquely yours. Pi shawls were invented by Elizabeth Zimmermann and are a fun way…
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34:53How to Knit a Ruffled Tee
Want to knit a sweater and aren’t sure where to start? In this video, sweater designer Corrina Ferguson shares the process of knitting a ruffled tee. This video is packed with tips and tricks that you’ll find helpful in any sweater project. This particular sweater is worked in pieces and then seamed. Corrina demonstrates how…
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21:35How to Knit a Striped Button Cowl
The Carnivale Cowl is a simple-yet-stunning two-color cowl pattern that you can find in the pattern shop here at The Knitting Circle. In this video, the designer of the cowl, Corrina Ferguson, demonstrates the important steps on how to knit this fun accessory. YARN AND CONSTRUCTION The cowl is worked in two different yarns, both…
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18:21How to Knit a Two-Color Slipped Stitch Hat
The Nepeta Hat is a beautiful, slipped stitch hat that you can find in the shop here at The Knitting Circle. In this video, the designer of the hat, Corrina Ferguson, demonstrates the important steps on how to knit this project. CAST ON AND BRIM To begin, Corrina discusses different methods for knitting hats in…
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16:15Knit a Garter Stitch Crescent Shawl
Shawl knitting doesn’t need to be complicated and fussy. It can be fun and soothing with simple shawl shapes worked in garter stitch. In this video, Jen Lucas shows you how to knit a top-down crescent shawl worked in garter stitch. SUPPLIES This shawl can be knit in any weight of yarn you like, and…
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15:07Knit a Garter Stitch Half Pi Shawl
Pi shawls were invented by Elizabeth Zimmermann and are a fun way to knit shawls, blankets, and tablecloths. Half pi shawls use the same calculations to determine where the increases occur, but a half-circle shape is made instead of a complete circle. In this video, Michele Lee Bernstein shows you how to knit an easy…
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21:39Knit a Garter Stitch Triangle Shawl
Top-down triangle shawls are an immensely popular shawl shape because they are so versatile as well as easy to knit. In this video, shawl designer Jen Lucas gives you a recipe-style pattern for how to knit a top-down triangle shawl in garter stitch. SUPPLIES This shawl can be knit in any weight of yarn you…
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