Knit Purl Hunter video lessons are listed below in alphabetical order. Just click on the post title to view the video.
Intarsia allows for separate areas of color within a knitted piece. Each color area has its own skein or bobbin of yarn allowing for long distances between color changes. Add lovely motifs to your knitting such as argyles, polka dots, pictures – the only limitation is your imagination! Watch this video to learn the basics of intarsia and bring your knitting to a whole new level.
This sturdy seam creates a row of knit stitches that flow between two pieces as they are joined. It is an excellent choice for shoulder seams, pillows and more.
The Japanese Short Row Heel is similar to a standard short row heel, but I find the result tidier and easier to construct. Pins are used in place of the usual wrap and turn. Give it a try!
Changing colors in circular knitting creates a step, or “jog” in the work. Since rounds of knitting do not nestle on top of each other like stacks of plates, special care must be taken to minimize the interruption made when a new color is introduced. This trick is quick and easy to learn in this short video lesson. Stripe on!!!
Circular knitting is the preferred method used to knit most socks and hats. It is so popular that many knitters choose circular knitting for sweaters since it eliminates most seams from the garment.
A circular knitting pattern will ask you to cast on the required number of stitches and then “join in the round”. This phrase causes confusion for many first time circular knitters. The process is really quite simple and will open the door to the world of circular knitting.
I hope after watching this video that you will be tempted to try knitting in the round. (Hint – socks!)
Unless you will be knitting only one-color and one-skein projects, you will eventually need to add a new skein of yarn. I like to add the new yarn at the beginning of a new row and tying it into a little bow to secure. Watch this video to see how easy it is to move onto two-color and multi-skein projects!
Using this cast on is the slickest way to begin a toe up sock. I like to follow this cast on with a wedge toe because it is simple to do and makes a comfortable home for your toes. Both the cast on and wedge toe are demonstrated in my newest video. Toe up socks are a great choice when your yarn yardage is a bit skimpy. Begin at the toe and knit up the leg until your skein is gone. If you have never made a toe up sock, hop on the bandwagon and see what you have been missing!
Every knitter will need to decrease stitches at some point. The simplest decrease is made by knitting two stitches together to create one new stitch. A knit two together (k2tog) results in a stitch that is right leaning.
