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How To: Knit a 2-color checkerboard pattern stitch

An up close demonstration of how to knit a checkerboard pattern stitch by Judy Graham. The checkerboard pattern stitch will be a two color pattern. Learn how to knit from these simple and clear instructions.

How To: Sew a button onto a knit hat

An easy, up close demonstration of how to sew a button on a knitted baby hat so the button won't come off by Judy Graham. Learn how to knit from these simple and clear instructions.

How To: Cast on a knitting needle for beginning knitters

An easy, up close how-to demonstration of two needle casting on for knitting by Judy Graham,. Learn how to do the basics of knitting from these clear and simple instructions.

How To: Use a pocket knitter

This video tutorial teaches how to cast off, knit stitch, pearl stitch, and end off on a pocket knitter. Those who want to learn how to use a pocket knitter instead of traditional knitting needles will learn how to do the same basic knitting stitches with the pocket knitter. Use a pocket knitter.

How To: Bind off while knitting

In order to end your knitting, you'll need to know something about binding off. This video sequence will show you how you can bind off while knitting.

How To: Make a knit stitch or purl stitch while knitting

If you want to learn to knit, then this is the video for you. This video covers the basics of knitting, including the knit stitch and the purl stitch.

How To: Tie a slip knot while knitting

Your grandma loved to knit, and so should you. But first, there are a few things about knitting that you need to know, like the slip knot. This video will teach you how to tie the slip knot while you are knitting.

How To: Tie the cast on knot for knitting

This video contains simple video and text instructions on how to knit. This video demonstrates the first step of knitting: the cast on knot.

How To: Finger knit

This video will provide step by step instruction on how to finger knit. Finger knitting is a bunch of fun if you've got a whole bunch of yearn and absolutely no needles.

How To: Cast on a purl stitch in knitting

In this guide we show you the how to cast on the purl stitch to create beautiful knitting projects.

How To: Cast on the garter stitch in knitting

In this guide we show you the how to cast on the garter stitch used in knitting.

How To: Cast on using the two needle method in knitting

In this guide we show you the how to cast on knots using the two needle method. This helps create a loose edge in your knitting projects.

How To: Use the thumb method to cast on in knitting

Cast on? What's that? At first, it might sound like a fishing phrase, but any good crafster would know that casting on is a knitting technique, which can be difficult for new knitters to comprehend. But if you're one of those knitting newbies, don't worry—this video outlines the thumb method for casting on a stitch, and it's easy and gives you a really tight edge on your knitting projects. So, grab your needles and yarn and follow along to become a cast-on pro.

How To: Tie dye

Kick yourself back in time and try on some groovy tie dyeing for size. It's easy, fun for the whole family, and the tie dye looks great.

How To: Make straw flowers on a loom

Learn how to make straw flowers on vintage flower looms with Cathy Callahan of Cathy of California.

How To: Do Navajo ply

This video takes you on a journey that will demystify and explain a widely misunderstood plying technique that takes one single and turns it into a 3-ply yarn. A great spinning demonstration!

How To: Use a spinning wheel

Watch this video demonstration of spinning a ply, predrafted roving, how to tie up a skein and more!

How To: Read crochet instructions

Crochet instructions are the linguistics of crochet. Crochet instructions normally come in the form of crochet patterns for example crochet baby blanket. Learn how to understand them by watching this video.

How To: Create crochet clusters

Learn this easy way to create crochet clusters and use them in your work.

How To: Crochet a popcorn stitch

Watch this detailed demonstration of how to make a crochet popcorn stitch.

How To: Start a poncho

Learn how to start a poncho by watching this video.

How To: Make a half-double crochet or half Treble stitch

Demostration of how to make half-double Crochet (hdc)in USA or half Treble (htr) in UK. It is actualy the same stitch.

How To: Crochet the shell stitch for edging

Detailed demonstration of Shell design which can be used as edging or part of a crochet pattern. The second video shows you how the second row of a shell stitch looks.

How To: Knit a sock

This how to video series shows you how to knit a sock. Our hosts guide you through the basics of knitting socks. In addition to demonstrating how to knit and turn the heel flap, they also show how to knit the foot and toes.

How To: Do lace knitting

This video demonstrates lace knitting by knitting a simple lace scarf. Watch it and create beautiful scarves that you can give away as presents.

How To: Knit the fingers of a mitten

In this video you practice a decrease method, the slip slip knit, to knit the fingers of a mitten. Our hosts show you the kitchener stitch to graft closed the top of the mitten. They also show you how to make your thumb stitches live, pick up stitches to get the thumb going.