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How To: Turn a heel when knitting a sock

Stay tuned for this knitting instructional video on how to turn a heel when making a knitted sock. This knitting process is a lot less mystifying after you've done it once. (Isn't everything?)

How To: Knit a garter stitch scarf

This instructional knitting video will show you how to knit a garter stitch scarf using bulky weight yarn. If you are a beginner, you may want to avoid knitting your scarf with thin, skinny yarns. These step by step instructions cover casting on, knitting, adding new yarn, and binding off.

How To: Use a Needle Mounted Row Counter When Crocheting or Knitting on Circular or Double Pointed Needles

I like to use a row counter as it saves me the trouble of counting rows when increasing, decreasing, or working a cable pattern. All I have is a small needle mounted counter that is hard to keep track of when it is not mounted on a knitting needle. When knitting on circular or double pointed needles, or crocheting, I have to count rows ever so often. This is time consuming, and I have to admit to sometimes being inaccurate. To solve this problem I threaded a piece of fishing line through the ...

How To: Crochet a mid-row color change with a Tunisian stitch

While crocheting an Afghan or Tunisian style crochet blanket, you can crochet different patterns and colors into a single row of stitches. Use a large crochet needle and several types of yarn to learn this crocheting trick. You can switch back and forth between colors in the same row of Tunisian stitches by keeping yarn on hanging bobbins. Don't forget to sew in the loose ends of colored yarn.

How To: Crochet a hat

Crocheting is an very old hand woven technique used to create clothing out of single very long coils of yarn. Learn how to crochet a hat from this expert in these free video clips.

How To: Crochet a Japanese amigurumi ball

This video crocheting tutorial follows a pattern to make a small ball. It not only illustrates how to follow pattern directions, but it also shows how to use stitch markers, right vs. wrong side, stuffing, and binding off. Learn how to crochet in the Japanese amigurumi style by watching this instructional video. Crochet a Japanese amigurumi ball.

How To: Crochet a scarf with the ripple stitch

Lets create a blanket from scratch using only the ripple stitch. These crochet how-to videos are an example of how to crochet a blanket solely out of the ripple stitch. Go as large as you need to and as big as you want with the crocheted blanket. The colors and size is up to you so get creative and start crocheting.

How To: Attach a knit pocket

This video knitting tutorial demonstrates a technique for attaching a pocket that is the same as that used for inserting a heel. Following the pattern directions, you knit some of the stitches with waste yarn to mark the top of the pocket. Carefully remove the waste yarn and put the loops above and below onto double-point needles. If you're worried about dropping stitches, you can pick up the loops as you go. Remove all the waste yarn and then go back and pick up the stitches. The loops on th...

How To: Create a Flat Panel on Knitting Loom

Learn how to create a flat panel on a circular knitting loom. The flat panel demonstrated shows the use of a garter stitch to prevent the curling that occurs when knitting a stockinette panel. To learn how, watch the video on YouTube from user PurlingSprite.

How To: Knit a moebius or Infinity Scarf

Adina Klein from Tahki Stacy Charles joins Interweave Videos to demonstrate the reversible mobius pattern. The moebius (a rectangle that has been twisted to construct a continuous loop) is a easy design using a "faggot lace" technique. You can download a free moebius pattern at www.knittingdailytv.com.

How To: Crochet a lotus flower

Watch this instructional crochet video to crochet a lotus bloom. Use any type of thread or crochet needle to complete this project. You will also need a tapestry needle to sew the petals onto the round center of the flower with regular yarn. Add this lotus flower to a pillow or crocheted blanket for satisfying decorative results.

How To: Knit a lace-like stitch for your next scarf or knitting project

This is a fun and easy stitch you can use to stitch scarves, shawls and other accessories you want to have a lace-like look. This knitting stitch leaves large gaps in the pattern, which look quite pretty and gives it a lace like look. There's two different variations of the like-lace stitch, so check out both videos for details. Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars, shows you how it's done!

How To: Knit a Little Heart Cushion

This sweet little knitted heart cushion is easy to create and makes a lovely gift. It can also be used as a sachet. Here are the directions.

How To: Crochet a basket weave pattern

Crochet a new pattern for all of your crochet projects! Learn how to crochet a basket weave pattern in this free crocheting lesson from an experienced crochet artist.

How To: Decrease Stitches on a Purl Row

Usually you decrease on Knit rows, but there will be times when your patterns tells you to decrease on a Purl row. It's easy to do and here's how.

How To: Crochet the seed stitch

Add to you crocheting skills by learning decorative stitches. This how to video is a tutorial that will show you how to crochet the seed stitch. Crochet several rows of the seed stitch to create larger yarn projects.

How To: Crochet a small Japanese amigurumi ball

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed animals. Add personal touches to your handmade items with Amigurumi. This how to video is a tutorial on how to crochet a small ball that can be used to create a small head. Watch and learn.

How To: Crochet a water lily

Real flowers are seasonal and paper flowers can dust or tear, but a yarn flower will stand the test of time. Learn how to crochet a water lily by watching and following along with this video crafting tutorial series.

How To: Crochet Leg Warmers

Crocheted leg warmers make great gifts for family and friends. Learn the ins and outs of making this garment in this free instructional crocheting video series. Click the link below to see all of the videos. Crochet Leg Warmers: Video Series.

How To: Crochet a brimmed hat

This how-to crochet video offers a simple pattern and instruction for stitching your own cute and easy crocheted hat. Knitted hats don't have to be for winter. While a cozy hat will protect you from the cold, a lighter yarn can add some style in warmer months as well. Check out this video d.i.y. arts and crafts lesson and learn how to crochet your own brimmed hat.

How To: Make a mattress stitch seam

This video demonstrates how to make a mattress stitch seam. This method of joining seams makes an invisible side seam. This is a great joining method for the side of sweaters or hats. Make a mattress stitch seam.

How To: Do the twisted cord knitting technique

Watch this knitting instructional video for tips on mastering the twisted cord knitting technique. This is a fast, easy cord, and, with a sturdy fiber, it makes a durable bag handle.

How To: Crochet a pixie or elf hat

This how-to crochet video offers a simple pattern and instruction for stitching your own cute and easy crocheted hat. Knitted hats don't have to be for winter. While a cozy hat will protect you from the cold, a lighter yarn can add some style in warmer months as well. Check out this video d.i.y. arts and crafts lesson and learn how to crochet your own pixie hat.

How To: Crochet the ripple pattern

The ripple pattern is another technique for adding some flair to a knitwear project. Learn how to crochet the ripple pattern by watching this crafting how-to video.

How To: Make a double-crochet edge

This video demonstrates how to make a double- crochet edge. The video uses a large cardigan neck to create a double crochet edge on. First, back the yarn around the hook and go into the next stitch. Then pull through a loop on to the hook. Take another loop on to the hook. Next, go through the first two stitches at the end of the hook. Then take another loop onto the hook and go through the last two stitches. So, you wrap, insert through next stitch, pull on another loop, draw the hook throug...

How To: Perform basic loom knitting stitches

Learn the knit stitch, twisted knit stitch, purl stitch, and basic removal method on a knitting loom. A will need a knitting loom, wool yarn, and a knitting tool. Perform basic loom knitting stitches.

How To: Crochet a two-color granny square with a circle center

Granny squares are a basic crochet project, which you can use to make doilies, coasters or even connect together to make an afghan or blanket. This tutorial shows you how to make a basic granny square with two separate colors and a circle in the center.

How To: Crochet a basic granny square

Are you interested in learning how to crochet? Watch this video tutorial to learn how to crochet a basic granny square. You will need some yarn and a J-sized crochet hook.

How To: Make a flat circle using double crochet

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a flat circle using double crochet. To start, you will begin with twelve double crochets in a ring shape. For the second round, you will increase in every double crochet until you have twenty-four. Next, you will increase every other double crochet until you have thirty-six double crochets. For round four, you will make two double crochets between increases until you have fourty-eight double crochets. For the last round, you will make three double croche...

How To: Knit with Beads

Knitting with beads is a lot like regular knitting, only you're attaching beads to your string in order to create a more pearlized look, or to add complexity to a knitted purse, flower, or hat. Adding beads is a wonderful way to switch up the old knitting routine at minimal cost and effort.

How To: Crochet a baby dress with Solomon's knot

This is a tutorial on how to crochet a baby dress using Solomon's knot. You may want to look at the written instructions in addition to watching this instructional video. You'll want to use a smaller hook for this crochet project. You can find the baby dress Written instructions at http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/200.

How To: Convert a Pattern for Crochet into a Knitting Pattern

Crocheting and knitting are similar but different enough that the same patterns will not work for both. If you've found a crochet pattern you like and would rather knit it, watch this video to learn how to convert your pattern into the kind you want.

How To: Make an Infinity Scarf/Circle Scarf

Circle or infinity scarves became really popular this year, and this little how-to shows you how to knit one up yourself. Knit 1, perl two. You can do it! Follow the steps and fight that cold neck feeling!

How To: Crochet a small five point star

Improve you crocheting skills by creating fun shapes. This how to video is a crocheting tutorial that will show you how to create a small star with five points. Crochet several of them, bind them together and create larger handmade projects.

How To: Crochet a granny ripple afghan

This easy to follow fifteen part series will walk you through each step in how to crochet the granny ripple afghan. Row by row, and step by step you'll learn how to master the granny ripple afghan. With instructions and the proper tools you'll definitely learn the granny ripple afghan crochet.

How To: Join a new ball of yarn in knitting

This video demonstrates a simple way to join a new ball of yarn into your knitting projects. Watch and learn.

How To: Knit the triangle edge stitch

See how to knit the triangle edge stitch when stitching, with this easy, up close demonstration by Judy Graham, Knitter to the Stars. Judy's knits have appeared in movies, television, and concerts for over thirty years. She herself has been hand-knitting for over fifty. Watch as she teaches you how to knit a triangle edge stitch when knitting in this three-part video tutorial.