08.27.07
Voice Mail
We now have a voice mail line. You can call us at 206-984-9499. The number is listed on the sidebar.
08.25.07
Episode 5 — The Purl Stitch
We start the hat and look at ribbing and stockinette.
I have a group of short knitting videos up on YouTube and we have a wiki that will put text and picture descriptions as well as small videos of each of the techniques we’ve covered as we go. Links to both will remain on the sidebar.
We’re having a contest. E-mail a photo of your finished scarf to Ivy@KnittingStepbyStep.com with the subject “Scarf Picture” by September 15, 2007, and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a cool tote bag.
The video has an odd hiccup at about 9 1/2 minutes in, but it goes away fast.
The YouTube video is here.
Scarf Picture Contest
We want to see your scarves!
Send a photo of your finished scarf to Ivy@KnittingStepbyStep.com with the subject “Scarf picture” by September 15, 2007 and you’ll be entered in a drawing to win an official Knitting Step by Step tote bag.
I’m going to display all of the scarves on the website, but if you don’t want me to show yours, say so. You’ll still be eligible for the drawing.
Good luck!
Lisa’s Scarf
My Scarf
08.20.07
Episode 4 — Finishing
We have a group on Facebook.
I interviewed Jason for my writing podcast over at TheWritingCast.com. If you’re interested, check out episode 7.
Send me a picture of your finished scarf and you could win a free tote bag. That and other knitting swag is here.
I mentioned Elizabeth Zimmerman, and her daughter keeps up her knitting tradition over at Schoolhouse Press. Seriously, this woman was probably the most important knitter in modern times. I also mentioned knitting humorist, Stephanie Pearl McPhee, aka the Yarn Harlot. Part of what I’d like to do is not just teach you the mechanics of knitting, but also give you some information about who’s who in the knitting world, and what resources are out there for you. To that end, if you have a knitting podcast, newsletter, or other information source and you’d like me to let my viewers know about it, drop me a line, put a note in the comments, or write about it on our Facebook wall.
The pattern for our next project, a simple hat, is up in the patterns area.
YouTube video 1 is here, video 2 is here, and video 3 is here.
08.03.07
Episode 3 — Gauge
In this video we learn about gauge, picking up stitches, and joining a new ball of yarn.
The YouTube video for part 1 is here and the video for part 2 is here.
Also, I’ve created a Facebook group for anyone interested in discussing the videos, techniques, or patterns. It’s here.
07.30.07
Episode 3 coming soon
We taped the first part yesterday, so expect the next episode soon. In the meanwhile, you might want to pick up a crochet size (size G or so) because we’ll be using that to pick up stitches.
07.21.07
Episode 2 — The Cast On
In this video you will learn four cast on methods . I’ve used the term “twisted loop” and “reverse loop” interchangeably. It’s the same cast on.
You will learn the Long Tail Cast-On, the Knit-On Cast-On, the Cable Cast-On, and the Reverse Loop Cast-On. Patterns will rarely tell you what cast on to use. If they don’t, it’s knitter’s choice. In patterns you will see this as “Cast On X” where X = the number of stitches or “CO X”. Incidentally, if you need to cast on after you’ve started your project, you use the Knit On or Cable Cast-On.
You will learn the Knit stitch. When this is called for in a pattern you will see:
- K X or KX — Where X is a number. Knit X stitches.
- K Across — Knit all the stitches in the row.
- K — If this is the only direction in a row, it means to knit all the stitches in the row. If it is followed by something else, knit one stitch.
- Row 1: K This means knit all the stitches in row 1.
- Row 1: K P7 K This means Knit 1, Purl 7, Knit 1.
- Row 1: K P7 K Across This means Knit 1, Purl 7, Knit the remaining his stitches.
- Row 1: (K P7 K) Across This means you repeat the 9 stitch pattern of Knit 1, Purl 7, Knit 1 all the way across. If you have 27 stitches in the row, you will do the Purl 7 segment 3 times.
- K until X remain — Where X is a number. Knit all the stitches until X are left.
The YouTube version is available in two parts. Part one is here and part two is here.
07.19.07
YouTube
Video 1 is now available on YouTube as well. If you would like an e-mail notification of when videos are added to this series, let me know, by e-mail at Ivy@Knittingstebystep.com or by leaving a comment here.
07.17.07
The Pilot Video is Up
This one introduces the series and explains what supplies you’ll need. If you want to learn to knit please do all the projects. The point is to build skills. If you have no need for a scarf, consider donating it to Dulaan.
Online yarn stores include:
Joann
Michael’s
The Knitter
KnitPicks
The feed is http://kehinde.com/knittingstepbystep/?feed=rss2
Or you can just watch the video in the box below.
07.02.07
Episode Guide
Garter Stitch Scarf
Episode 1: Introductions and overview.
Episode 2: Casting on and the knit stitch.
Episode 3: Gauge swatching. Picking up stitches. Adding a new yarn.
Episode 4: Casting off and weaving in ends..
A basic hat
Episode 5: The purl stitch. Ribbing and Stockinette.
Episode 6: K2Tog decreases and sewing up.
Mittens
Episode 7: Introduction to double-pointed needles. Increases.
Episode 8: Putting stitches on a holder.
Episode 9: The Kitchner stitch. Picking up stitches
Socks
Episode 10: Why are socks addicting?
Episode 11: A basic heel flap.
Episode 12: Turning the heel.
Episode 13: Picking up the gusset. SSK decreases.
A lace scarf
Episode 14: The yarn over increase.
Episode 15: Blocking
A multicolor hat
Episode 16: A slip stitch knitting band
Episode 17: An instarsia band
Episode 18: A Fair isle band
A beaded hat
Episode 19: Pre-stringing beads
Episode 20: Hooking beads.
covers all of the techniques you'll need in an encyclopedic format. Great for reference.
and the rest of the series. When you start to design your own patterns, you'll need a good stitch dictionary.
one of the best books by the master herself.
is both funny and informative. Lots of good information interspersed with lots of humor.
