Knitting Daily TV, Episode 809 – Carry-All (Download)

Description

On this episode of Knitting Daily TV host Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Shay Pendray talk about purses, clutches, bags, satchels, and more.
Getting Started:
Eunny starts off this episode with a tutorial on I-cord. She’ll show you how to knit I-cord, attach it to your work, and how to bind-off I-cord. Plus, Eunny shares a quick-to-knit I-cord pattern for a fun clutch purse.

How-To:
Shay Pendray teams up with Beth Gantz to talk about fun needlework elements that can be added to your knit, crochet, and even ready-made bags. It’s trendy to add embellishments to your wardrobe, and adding these fun elements to bags is easy to do.

Crochet Corner:
Kristin and Eunny join up on this episode’s Crochet Corner segment to show off some fun purses and satchels made out of nylon, a thin material perfect for crocheting (and knitting!) purses. Kristin demonstrates a fun crocheted chain handle that can be added to any bag that is stable enough to withstand great use and adds a unique finishing touch to any carry-all.

Quick Tip:
Eunny wraps up this fun episode with a quick tip on mitered corners, a way to knit strong corners for any bag.