Episode 1302 – Short Stuff

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_ab2kLNSmc&_iwcspid=126739

This episode of Telly Award-winning Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell is about working with short rows in knitting and crochet to shape and enhance your projects.

Vickie is wearing the Merging Ripples Shawl by Kyoko Nakayoshi, featured in Knitscene, Winter 2012.

For all the products and patterns featured on this season of Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell, visit our Pinterest boards.

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How-To:

In the first segment, host Vickie Howell speaks with designer and author Myra Wood about a great technique to hide short rows in your work.

Download the pattern for Myra Wood’s Gentle Waves Bag, featured in this episode.

Sponsored by XRX.

Space to Space:

Travel virtually to the studio of Kathleen Cubley, online editor of KnittingDaily.com, and her fun job of creating knitting content for a living.

How-To:

Lily Chin shows up how to bring short rows to crochet and create a hat with this innovative technique.

Download the pattern for Lily Chin’s “Scallops and Some Half-Shells Hat”.

Sponsored by Interweave Books.

Tools of the Trade:

Learn about knitting shortcuts with Tanis Gray. On this episode Tanis showcases products from:

Carrie Basin from Soak

Gadget Trays from Chic-a

Flatter Spray from Soak

Block n Roll Mat from The BagSmith

Niddy Noddy from The Woolery

Loose Ends: Vickie Howell wraps up this episode with a technique for avoiding holes in your work with wrap-and-turn short rows.

Sponsored by Yarnspirations.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, and beyond. The show introduces viewers to designers, authors and teachers and guides in learning to new techniques 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.