finishing
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14:31What’s in Your Notions Bag?
Knitting notions are all those tiny items you need to finish your project. It includes tapestry needles and stitch markers, but there are many more things you might find helpful for completing your knitting project. In this video, Jen Lucas shows you everything she likes to carry around in her notions box. Jen starts by…
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13:06Plaid/Tartan Surface Chains
Do you love plaid and tartan patterns? Did you know that you can add them to your knitting projects? It’s surprisingly easy to add these details into your knitting. All it takes is a little planning, some extra yarn, and a tapestry needle. In this video, knitting expert Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how to create…
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4:41How to Knit I-Cord
An i-cord is a tube of knitted fabric that’s created by working a small number of stitches on double-pointed needles or a short circular needle. In this video, knitting expert Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how easy it is to create this fun knitting detail. In general, three stitches are cast on to create the i-cord, which…
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10:10How to Make Tassels for Your Knitting Projects
A tassel is the perfect embellishment to add to your knitting project! You can add it to just about any project for a fun detail. Corrina Ferguson will take you step-by-step through the process of making a tassel for your next project. TASSEL COLOR AND SIZE Tassels can be made in a variety of sizes…
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5:09Finishing Basics: Weaving in Ends
When a project is a complete, some basic finishing is needed to have your project looking its best. In this video, Mary Beth Temple explains how she likes to weave in ends on a Stockinette stitch fabric. The Stockinette stitch is creating by knitting the stitches on the Right Side and purling the stitches on…
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2:04Neatly Weave in Ends on Circular Knitting
When a circular knitting project is complete, you may notice the point where the round join comes together is a bit untidy. In this video, Mary Beth Temple shares a simple tip for weaving in the ends at this join so that it is neatly joined together. She takes a blunt-tipped tapestry needle and threads…
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5:22Choose the Right Bind Off for Your Knitting Project
With so many bind off methods to choose from, it can sometimes be hard to decide which one is right for you and your knitting project. In this video, Jill Wright compares several different bind off methods to help you choose which one you would like use when you’re completing your next project. Jill begins…
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4:49Kitchener Stitch
Working the Kitchener stitch doesn’t have to be daunting! In this video, sock designer Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how to work the Kitchener stitch. She works the sample in a contrasting color yarn; however, for your own sock knitting projects you’ll be using the same yarn that you used to knit the sock. To begin, arrange…
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8:08Blocking Blanket Squares
Knitting several squares and seaming them together is a popular method for creating blankets. With different stitch patterns and yarns being used to create each square, properly blocking the blanket squares is an important step in completing this project. In this video, Corrina Ferguson demonstrates how to block blanket squares. BLOCKING TOOLS A few tools…
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