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.
Category: Knitting
News dedicated to the art of knitting, which has been set up by London based knitwear designer, pattern writer, lecturer, author and all-round yarnaholic, Ruth Herring.
How to Stitch Knitting Part 1: Mattress Stitch – k1p1 TV
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.
How to Stitch Knitting Part 2: Kitchener stitch – k1p1 TV
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.
How to Knit Increases Part 1: M1, M1P – k1p1 TV
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.
How to Knit Decrease Stitches Part 1: skpo, k2tog, p2tog, p2togtbl – k1p1TV
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.
“What a great, succint video. Thanks so much, I understood the P2togtbl perfectly.”
How to Knit Intarsia Knitting Part 1 – k1p1 TV
Hand knitting designer, author and lecturer Ruth Herring demonstrates how to knit Intarsia colour work. In part 1, learn how to twist the colours and how to produce an even tension throughout. Part 2 will show you how to darn in the tail ends to neaten the back of your work. Ruth is the designer/author of best selling knitting books Knitting Wildlife and Knitting Masterpieces, which both feature Intarsia knits. Watch the YouTube tutorial and then try out your newly found skills by knitting some bunting for someone special.
“This is a wonderful video!!! So clear. When I change colors, I hear myself say, “needle in and then sort out your colors”, although without the lovely accent! Thanks!”
“I must say that I’ve always been scared of intarsia and you make it look so easy.”
“This was gorgeous work, and the best I have found on youtube so far! Thank you SO much!”
“Thank you so so much for such a fantastically easy tutorial !!
I’m certainly going to try this, and you’ve made it so that I’m not even worried.
Really appreciate this. Thanks again !”
Happy knitting!
How to Knit Toe Up Socks using Magic Loop Part 1: Knit the Toe
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.
“THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Your tutorial on starting toe up socks is A LOT easier then the multiple others I have seen. The next pair of socks I will make will be toe up!!!! Again thank you SO MUCH for making and posting this video!!!!!!”“Wow, I’ve been looking at tutorials re: sock knitting, this just makes so much more sense. Thanks for sharing.”
How to Knit Cables Part 1- k1p1 TV
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.