“If I’m feeling low, I just knit a row…”.
There is something to be said about the way a bit of knitting focuses the mind and can make you feel better if things are getting you down. Recent research has produced evidence of knitting helping to “re-wire” the brain after a stroke. All interesting stuff.
I’m impressed with Bill Oddie’s knowledge of our beloved craft. However I think you’ll learn more from my YouTube demonstrations.
Enjoy!
I’m pleased to report that the response to the K1P1 TV videos has been really positive.
Here is just one of the comments posted for the “How to Knit Intarsia – Part 1″.
“This is the first video explaining Intarsia that I’ve actually understood. ^_^;; Very clear instructions, and I love how you show exactly what you’re doing and explain. Thank you very much for posting this! ”
Thank you for your support and look out for more technique demonstrations very soon.
Happy Knitting and Keep the Skills Alive!
Intarsia Sweater design by Ruth Herring
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to work decreases using the skpo, k2tog, p2tog and p2togtbl stitch methods. K2tog and p2tog are used when the decreased stitches are to lean to the right and skpo and p2togtbl to lean to the left. The demonstration will help you to identify the best stitches to use for your garment shaping to create a neat and professional finish.
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to work increases using the M1 and M1P stitch methods. The neatest way to work increases, these stitches can be worked anywhere within a knitted piece. Perfect for producing neat sleeve shaping or fully-fashioned fitted garments like socks. Check out our Toe Up Sock patterns Cabled Ankle Socks and Stripey Socks.
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to join Stocking Stitch knitting using the Kitchener stitch method. Kitchener stitch is used for grafting two pieces of knitting to create an invisible join, which looks like a continuous piece of work as with Pixie Hat with Pompoms. It is also a perfect method for joining Bulky/Chunky shoulder seams.
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to join Garter Stitch and Stocking Stitch seams using the Mattress stitch method. Mattress stitch is worked from the right side of the work and once mastered will produce seamless looking projects. It is the method of choice for joining Fair-Isle and other patterned work as the row ends can be matched to create a continuous looking piece of knitting. Perfect for those not confident at working in the round.
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to knit different Cable stitches. In part 2, learn how to work Ribbed Cable stitches; T5KPB (5st rib cable to Right) and T5KPF (5st rib cable to Left). Both are featured in the pattern Cable Rib Hat with Ears and are knitted using a cable needle.
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to knit different Cable stitches. In part 1, learn how to Cable to the Right (C6B or 6-st RC) and Cable to the Left (C6F or 6-st LC) using a cable needle. Both cables are featured in the Cabled Hat and Arm Warmers Set and the Cabled Short Ankle Socks.
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to knit Toe Up Socks using the Magic Loop method. In part 1, learn how to begin at the toe, set up the Magic Loop and increase in the round to produce a neat toe section. For patterns using this technique, check out Cabled Short Ankle Socks and Toe Up Stripey Socks with Embroidery in the patterns section.
Hand knitting and crochet designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to work Crochet edgings. In part 1, learn how to work Crab Stitch crochet. Crab stitch is a useful stitch to master as it can be used for producing a professional finish for both crochet and hand knitting projects. The stitch is essentially working Double Crochet (US Single Crochet) stitches in a backwards direction along the last row. The resulting edge has a lovely braided look.
