Knitting Daily
(visit website)| Ch. | Title | Description | # | Day | Date | Time | Length | RPT | CC | DVS | AD MD |
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| 36.1 | The Sweater | The ladies explore sweater construction, from the basics of getting started, to tips to finishing your pieces with fun fringes. They begin with a sweater construction tutorial on increases and decreases, all the basic things you'll need to know to complete a fully-fashioned sweater that fits. Then, Kristin is back with the second installment of the vest knitalong. She explains the increases you need to know when knitting this vest pattern, and begins the armhole shaping. On yarn spotlight, Clara and Eunny are in the knitting lab to explore wool yarns beyond the basic merino blends with long wools. (2 of 13) WEB LINK |
1002 | MO | 05/06/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | (RPT) | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Lace for All Seasons | Lace designs for all seasons are explored. The ladies begin with a primer on fancy increases and decreases for lace designs. Kristin is back with the third installment of the vest knitalong, with the lower lace section and a tutorial on knitting lace on flat swatches for the vest's edging. Clara and Eunny talk hand dyed vs. painted vs. kettle-dyed yarns. (3 of 13) WEB LINK |
1003 | TU | 05/07/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | (RPT) | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Stitch Definition | A look is taken at stitch definition and tips and tricks for knitters and crocheters, beginning with a tutorial on some unique cast-on methods for knitting: the tubular and provisional cast-ons. Kristin joins crochet designer Robyn Chachula for crocheted jewelry, and how to make these designs stiff enough to wear. Then, on today's yarn spotlight Clara takes a look at cotton yarns. (4 of 13) WEB LINK |
1004 | WE | 05/08/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Lofty Lux | A look is taken at airy fabrics, such as mesh and brioche knitting. The show begins with an airy yarn over technique that is used to create loft in your knitting. Laura and Barry explore Tunisian crochet techniques and projects. (5 of 13) WEB LINK |
1005 | TH | 05/09/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Go International | The international techniques for both knitting and crochet are explored. A look is taken at traditional Scandinavian knitwear. Then, crochet expert Kristin Omdahl has unique edgings for afghans and more. Yarn expert Clara Parkes spotlights exotic fibers around the world, including yak yarns that come in a variety of weights. (6 of 13) WEB LINK |
1006 | FR | 05/10/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Simple Is Beautiful | Both simple and stunning knitwear is explored. The ladies begin with a look at draping, gathering, and ruching in knitwear and how these simple elements pack a very fashionable punch. Laura and Barry take a look at tencel yarns and fashionable projects that can be made with this unique yarn. (7 of 13) WEB LINK |
1007 | MO | 05/13/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Big and Bold | The show begins with tips for working with chunky yarns. Crochet designer and author Robyn Chachula and Kristin Omdahl explore crocheted afghans, from lap blankets and lacy motifs, to big and comfy blankets to wrap up in. (8 of 13) WEB LINK |
1008 | TU | 05/14/13 | 11:31am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Tailored Fabrics | Learn how to use a modular octagon fabric for sculptural effects. Laura and Barry are back with a tutorial on slip-stitches. Incorporate this technique into your knitwear with fashionable projects. On today's yarn spotlight segment, Eunny joins Clara in the knitting lab for a look at boucle yarns. (9 of 13) WEB LINK |
1009 | WE | 05/15/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Laceweights | Working with laceweight yarns can be tricky, but the results are always rewarding. Today's lesson is on producing larger gauge fabrics with these fine yarns, such as choosing needle sizes and perfecting your stockinette fabric. Kristin begins the Wheeled Lace Shawl knitalong. (10 of 13) WEB LINK |
1010 | TH | 05/16/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Sock It to Me | Today's first segment is on designing the basic sock. Kristin continues with the second installment of the shawl knitalong. She also demonstrates the medallion chart portion of this pattern, and shows how to increase and decrease correctly. (11 of 13) WEB LINK |
1011 | FR | 05/17/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Go International | The international techniques for both knitting and crochet are explored. A look is taken at traditional Scandinavian knitwear. Then, crochet expert Kristin Omdahl has unique edgings for afghans and more. Yarn expert Clara Parkes spotlights exotic fibers around the world, including yak yarns that come in a variety of weights. (6 of 13) WEB LINK |
1006 | SA | 05/18/13 | 12:30pm | 00:28:00 | - | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Color, Color | Learn how to add a subtle or vibrant splash of color to your knitwear. The show begins with a segment on colorwork techniques. Kristin demonstrates working the pattern repeat in her shawl. On today's yarn spotlight, Clara and Eunny have an in-depth look at woolen versus worsted yarns. (12 of 13) WEB LINK |
1012 | MO | 05/20/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Beyond The Aran | An in-depth look is taken at cable knitting. The show begins with a primer on braided and woven cable techniques. Kristin wraps up her shawl knitalong with great tips for edging this shawl and then pinning the entire piece in the blocking process to make your knitted lace bloom. (13 of 13) WEB LINK |
1013 | TU | 05/21/13 | 11:30am | 00:28:00 | - | × | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Simple Is Beautiful | Both simple and stunning knitwear is explored. The ladies begin with a look at draping, gathering, and ruching in knitwear and how these simple elements pack a very fashionable punch. Laura and Barry take a look at tencel yarns and fashionable projects that can be made with this unique yarn. (7 of 13) WEB LINK |
1007 | SA | 05/25/13 | 12:30pm | 00:28:00 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Big and Bold | The show begins with tips for working with chunky yarns. Crochet designer and author Robyn Chachula and Kristin Omdahl explore crocheted afghans, from lap blankets and lacy motifs, to big and comfy blankets to wrap up in. (8 of 13) WEB LINK |
1008 | SA | 06/15/13 | 12:30pm | 00:28:00 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Tailored Fabrics | Learn how to use a modular octagon fabric for sculptural effects. Laura and Barry are back with a tutorial on slip-stitches. Incorporate this technique into your knitwear with fashionable projects. On today's yarn spotlight segment, Eunny joins Clara in the knitting lab for a look at boucle yarns. (9 of 13) WEB LINK |
1009 | SA | 06/22/13 | 12:30pm | 00:28:00 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |
| 36.1 | Laceweights | Working with laceweight yarns can be tricky, but the results are always rewarding. Today's lesson is on producing larger gauge fabrics with these fine yarns, such as choosing needle sizes and perfecting your stockinette fabric. Kristin begins the Wheeled Lace Shawl knitalong. (10 of 13) WEB LINK |
1010 | SA | 06/29/13 | 12:30pm | 00:28:00 | (RPT) | (CC) | × | ST |