Knitting Needles etc.

Knitting Daily TV (http://www.knittingdailytv.com) co-host Liz Gipson, also a member of the Spinning and Weaving ociation (SWA), introduces easy weaving projects to decorate your home. She also demonstrates how to combine weaving and knitting to make a decorative pillow using a Rigid Heddle loom and knitted lace edging. Download the Ruffle Pillow pattern here: http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/27906.aspx

All the projects shown in this episode can be found online at: http://www.spinweave.org/news/swanews_knitting.html.

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This is the English version of a 9-minute video showing the different processes involved in making the best sewing machine needles in the world!

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Cables are one of the most traditional knitting techniques, whether they are classic textured ropes, twists, or braids. In Knitting Daily Episode 301 (www.knittingdailytv.com), the world of cables is explored. Learn how to knit cables and use them to make beautiful knitwear. Plus, see the Knitting Daily TV new feature! Each episode in Series 300 will start out with beginning tips and techniques, so you can freshen up on your knitting basics. In this “Getting Started,” Eunny Jang demonstrates the basic rope cable and how to read a cable chart.

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Knitting a plastic bag holder from ordinary plastic shopping bags.

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This is the English version of a 5 minute high-resolution informative video on Schmetz and the company’s contribution to modern day life and beyond (used with permission).

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In Knitting Daily TV episode 110, co-host Liz Gipson gives a weaving lesson using fun knitting yarns to create a beautiful and colorful scarf. The loom that Liz is using in this segment is made by Louet North America, and is available through fine yarn stores. Download the free pattern for the Summer Marguerita Scarf, designed by Jane Stafford for Louet North America, here: http://www.knittingdaily.com/media/p/27935.aspx

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Knitting Abbreviation: yo for Yarn Over. These are common abbreviations in knitting patterns and another way to increase and also used in making eyelets and decorative stitches.

For more info on increasing/decreasing stitches, check out:
http://cyberseams.com/article/105022/all_things_knitting/how_to_knit_left_handed_how_to_increase_and_decrease_stitches.html

This video does not teach you how to knit. If you are new to knitting these additional resources may be helpful to you:

How to Knit – the Basics: http://cyberseams.com/article/105017/all_things_knitting/how_to_knit_left_handed_the_basics.html

To learn more about knitting, sewing, crafting and to get project ideas and patterns, visit us at http://Cyberseams.com!

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Let’s be frank—knitted fingerless gloves aren’t really about keeping your palms warm and your fingers free… They’re about looking rad.

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How many times have we experienced getting ready for a meeting or an appointment (or other important event) and had a strategically placed button pop off? Being able to sew buttons on is a simple skill that everyone probably should know how to do. In this video, I’ll teach you how!

To replace a button, you’ll need a new button (or if you were able to salvage the old one, use that), thread, a sewing needle, a pair of scissors, and (optionally) Fray Check. Watch and learn!

To view the article on this, click here: http://cyberseams.com/article/104894/basics/how_to_sew_on_a_button_basic_sewing_skills.html

For more sewing tricks, tips and tutorials, visit us at http://cyberseams.com !

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Group 13:
A) Sedona Shirt designed by Annie Dempsey for Oat Couture. Crocheted in Corntastic from Kollage Yarns.
B) Flower Dress designed by Joanne Krantz. Knit in Art Yarns Silk Pearl. For Interweave Knits Spring 2009.
C) Anjou lacey tie-hem Tunic designed by Kristeen Griffin-Grimes. Knit in linen and Merino yarn from Louet North America. In French Girl Knits from Interweave.

Group 14:
A) Natalia Sweater designed by Stefanie Japel from CNS Yarns. Knit in Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash. In Spring 1824 Cotton pattern Booklet.
B) “Marco” Pullover designed by Kim Dolce for Dolce Handknits. Pattern from Bryson Distributing. Knit in Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton yarn.
C) “Ocean Waves” lace shawl designed by Barbara Selesnick of Keep It Simple Designs. Pattern from Bryson Distributing. Knit in Crystal Palace Panda Silk Fingering.

Group 15:
A) Mod Garment designed by Olga Buraya Kefelian. Knit in Shibui Merino Kid.
B) Watercolor Jacket designed by Janice Rosema and Hand bag designed by L. Leslie Designs. Knit in Ozark Handspun Yarns.
C) Hand bag and Avant Garde Pullover designed by Carol Porter. Knit in Ozark Handspun Opulent.

Group 16 from XRX Books:
A) “East Meets West” Jacket designed by Author Elise Duvekot. Knit in Lang Yarns Pearl and Tosca. In Knit One Below.
B) On The Easy Side designed by Elise Duvekot. Knit in Koigue Kersti. In Knit One Below.
D) “Snake Skin Chanel” Jacket designed by Jane Slicer Smith. Knit in Merino 8 by Trendsetter Yarns. In Knitters Summer 2009.

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