• 4:20

    A Stretchy Bind Off for Top-Down Shawls

    Working the bind off on your top-down shawl is an important step to have a shawl that you love to wear. If the bind off is too tight, you won’t be able to properly block the piece, and the bottom of it may even curl when you wear it. In this video, Jen Lucas takes…

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  • 7:02

    Adding Beads Using a Crochet Hook

    Placing beads into your knitting project doesn’t have to be a daunting task. There are different ways to place beads into your knitting, each method having its pros and cons. In this video, knitting expert Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how to add beads to your project one at a time using a crochet hook. Some…

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  • 10:31

    Altering Simple Stitch Patterns: Interrupted Rib

    The Interrupted Rib Stitch pattern is an easy 4-row repeat pattern that is perfect for beginner scarves and baby blankets. In this video, Jen Lucas explores this stitch pattern and how you can alter the stitch pattern to suit you and your next knitting project. INTERRUPTED RIB STITCH PATTERN To begin, Jen looks at the…

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  • 7:44

    Alternating Interrupted Rib Pattern

    The Alternating Interrupted Rib stitch pattern is a variation on the traditional Interrupted Rib stitch pattern. This stitch pattern offsets the ribbing pattern, adding a little more interest and texture to your knitting project. It’s the perfect pattern to use for knitted baby blankets and scarves. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to work…

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  • 6:29

    Bamboo Stitch

    Bamboo Stitch is an interesting stitch pattern that uses yarn overs to create wraps or bars over the knit stitches. In this video, Jen Lucas explains this stitch patterns and shows you just how easy it is work into your next knitting project. This stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of 2 stitches, or…

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  • 10:52

    Basketweave Stitch

    The Basketweave Stitch is a lovely stitch pattern that uses only knits and purls to create a fabric that looks woven like a basket. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to knit this stitch pattern. Jen begins by showing a swatch of Basketweave Stitch fabric, noting that the “weave” is created by knitting different-sized…

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  • 5:34

    Beaded Rib Stitch

    The Beaded Rib stitch pattern is an easy ribbing pattern that can be used to add a little pizzazz to all your knitting projects. Worked over only two rows, it’s a simple stitch pattern, perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike. In this video, Jen Lucas demonstrates how to knit the beaded rib stitch pattern.…

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  • 4:55

    Beehive Stitch

    The Beehive Stitch is a beautiful textured stitch pattern that is created using knit stitches paired with knit one below stitches. In this video, Mary Beth Temple demonstrates how to knit the Beehive Stitch. This stitch pattern can be worked in one color or in two colors. For the swatch worked in the video, Mary…

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  • 14:42

    Better 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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