Knitting Daily TV, Episode 801 – Needle Art Trends (Download)

Description

Join host of Knitting Daily TV Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay for another season of fiber know-how. On episode 801, dive into trends in knitting, needlework, and crochet.

Getting Started:
Eunny begins episode 801 with a primer on knitted pleats, a fashionable trend in knitwear. Adding pleats to your knitwear is stylish and easy.

How-To:
Needle artist Beth Gantz joins Shay to talk about trends in needlework. Metallic threads, memory wire, small projects that you can travel with, and embellishing your needlework tools are all popular trends.

Crochet Corner:
Shay and Kristin meet once again this season for more crocheted edgings and trims, great additions to both your crochet and knit pieces. On this episode they dive into pleating. Kristin shows both a box pleat and a motif pleat.

Quick Tip:
Finally, Eunny wraps up this episode with a trendy way to finish your knitwear with dorset buttons. You can cover buttons with yarn to finalize your handwork, giving each piece a truly original, handmade look.