Episode 406 – Fiber Tech

Unleash your inner geek with this episode of Knitting Daily TV. You will have fun with both old-school and contemporary fiber technology.

Preview episode 406:
 

Back to Basics:
Eunny gets started with the tried and true: winding a ball of yarn of yarn on a thumb or nostepinne, using a niddy noddy, and using long DPNs instead of a circular knitting needle. Download tips and tricks to better knitting.

Designer Spotlight:
Shay meets Karin Skacel Haack from Skacel Collection, Inc.on location and walks us step-by-step through the art felting technique with a fun cell phone or camera case project. Download a pattern for a felted camera case.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin Omdahl demonstrates how to join in new yarns and change colors while crocheting. Download the pattern for Winter Crochet Wristlets from Coats and Clark.

How-To:
Lily Chin is back to introduce fiber techies to the ultimate gadget – the knitting machine. There are many different types and you will get to see how they work. For more information on knitting machines, visit BT Yarns and Knitcraft.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. The show guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs using the latest products in yarn and fiber. Download free patterns, meet trendsetting knit and crochet designers, and improve or learn new skills and techniques.

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