Knit Lab: Projects, Patterns & Techniques
These essential lessons for new knitters teach you fundamental skills and about basic supplies through step-by-step instruction from designer Stefanie…
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These essential lessons for new knitters teach you fundamental skills and about basic supplies through step-by-step instruction from designer Stefanie Japel.
Introduction
Instructor Stefanie Japel discusses the skills, topics and patterns that are covered in Knit Lab.
Materials
Learn about a wide variety of yarn, needles and several handy knitting gadgets.
Casting On
This lesson introduces students to the long tail cast on method, knitting’s most common method of casting on.
Stitches: Knitting and Purling
Learn the two main stitches used in knitting: the knit and purl.
Stitches: Purl Ridges
Learn how to create purl ridges using the knit and purl stitches learned in Lesson 4.
Stitches: Lace
Stefanie introduces lace with a simple combination of increases and decreases, which will help you make the Lacy Keyhole Scarf.
Stitches: Keyhole, Buttonhole & Seaming
Learn how to use increases and decreases to create keyholes and buttonholes, and finish up the Lacy Keyhole Scarf!
Finishing: Weaving Ends
Stefanie shows you how to weave in the ends of a finished project for both garter and stockinette stitches.
Blocking
Learn how to wet block and steam block, as well as when to choose each method.
Stitch Library: Seed & Basket Weave
Learn how to use the basic knit and purl stitches to create more complex, detailed patterns, including the seed and basket-weave stitches.
Stitch Library: Increases
Learn about several different increases that will help you shape your garments.
Stitch Library: Decreases
Learn the Slip, Slip, Knit decrease as Stefanie teaches you how to use decreases to shape your garments.
Casting On: Middle of a Row
Stefanie introduces you to several additional casting on methods: cable cast-on, knitting-on method and backwards-loop method.
Next Steps: Garment Shaping
Learn how to use increases and decreases to shape socks, sweaters and shawls.
Pattern Reading
Demystify pattern reading. Learn how to read a basic pattern, including charts and common pattern abbreviations.
Knitting with Alternative Materials
Turn materials like trash bags into fun knitting projects. Watch Stefanie knit a bath scrubber from tulle material.
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