Episode 812 – Get Shorty

On episode 812 of Knitting Daily TV, host Eunny Jang and expert Kristin Omdahl dive into short-row knitting and crochet projects for little ones.

Watch a preview of episode 812, Get Shorty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvjIu9quno8&feature=youtu.be

Getting Started:
Eunny begins this episode with a great primer on short-row knitting. This technique is a great way to shape your knitwear. The sweater shown on this episode is for the Interweave Knits Weekend 2011 special issue. For more knitting techniques from Eunny, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.
Eunny is wearing the Iodi Cardigan from Knitscene Summer 2011.

How-To:
On this episode's How-To segment, Eunny joins up with favorite guest stars Laura Bryant and Barry Klein to talk short-row knitting. This technique is also a fun way to knit accessories! Download the Ruffled Butterfly Scarf pattern and the Spiral Scarf pattern seen on this episode. For more about the accessories and yarns seen on this segment, visit Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.
Sponsored by Prism Arts, Inc. and Trendsetter Yarns.

Crochet Corner:
On this episode of Crochet Corner, Kristin talks baby talk. Fine yarns and threads are great for crocheting for kids, and Kristin shows off some great garments for all skill levels that you can tackle.
Available for purchase are the Bella Dress and Summer Blues Baby Dress, both seen on this episode. For more kid and baby crochet projects, download the Crochet for Kids with Crochet Me's 5 free Crochet Patterns for Kids eBook, which includes the Seashells and Posies purple dress seen on this Crochet Corner.
Sponsored by Interweave.

Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this episode with a demonstration for adding a purl ridge to your short rows, and talks what yarns would be good to work with when tackling short-row knitting. For more tips such as this, download your free eBook of 40 Tips and Techniques for Knitters of All Skill Levels.
Sponsored by Interweave.

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