Scrunch It! Knit Ruches and Welts on Knitting Daily TV Episode 907

Scrunch It! Join host of Knitting Daily TV Eunny Jang for another great episode of knitting techniques, patterns, and more. On episode 907, you'll dive into horizontal and vertical ruching and welting techniques to add interest and texture to your knitwear. Plus, you'll learn a cast-on method for an easy-to-knit hat and all the know-how you need about camelid yarns.

Preview this episode:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFSvx_4iRt8

Getting Started:

First up is Eunny's lesson on horizontal ruching and welting knitting techniques on this episode's Getting Started segment. These easy-to-add knitting elements will add fun details, texture, and depth to your knitwear.

Eunny is wearing the Briar Rose Tunic by Elisabeth Parker, from the Winter 2011 issue of Interweave Knits magazine.

Accessorize Me!

Eunny meets up with Kristin Omdahl on this episode's Accessorize Me! segment to demonstrate the invisible cast-on for the Amstel hat, a cute beret that is knit from the top down. Download your Amstel hat pattern and knit along with Kristin and Eunny. This hat is pictured here knit in Kelbourne Woolen's Road to China yarn, a camelid yarn that you'll learn more about in the following segment, Yarn Spotlight.

Yarn Spotlight:

On this episode's yarn spotlight Eunny Jang and Clara Parkes go into the Knitting Lab to discuss camelid blends. What is a camelid yarn and what are the best uses for these fibers? Featured on this episode is Kelbourne Woolen's Road to China yarn. This 3-ply strong, soft, shiny, and drapey yarn has a lot of body. It lends itself well to comfy, cozy projects. Also seen on this yarn spotlight is Grignasco's Tikal baby alpaca yarn (pink).

Sponsored by Kelbourne Woolens.

Watch the entire Yarn Spotlight segment:

Quick Tip:

Eunny finishes this show with a quick tip for vertical ruching with slipped stitches. Seen here is the Seashell Skirt by Kristin Omdahl, featured in the Spring 2012 issue of Interweave Knits magazine. This skirt uses vertical ruching to create a ruffled hem.

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