Knit Lab: Projects, Patterns & Techniques
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- In-depth Instruction; over 411 mins
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Introduction
4:41
Instructor Stefanie Japel discusses the skills, topics and patterns that are covered in Knit Lab.
Materials
28:01
Learn about a wide variety of yarn, needles and several handy knitting gadgets.
Casting On
9:57
This lesson introduces students to the long tail cast on method, knitting's most common method of casting on.
Stitches: Knitting and Purling
25:52
Learn the two main stitches used in knitting: the knit and purl.
Stitches: Purl Ridges
18:51
Learn how to create purl ridges using the knit and purl stitches learned in Lesson 4.
Stitches: Lace
1:09:16
Stefanie introduces lace with a simple combination of increases and decreases, which will help you make the Lacy Keyhole Scarf.
Stitches: Keyhole, Buttonhole & Seaming
23:46
Learn how to use increases and decreases to create keyholes and buttonholes, and finish up the Lacy Keyhole Scarf!
Finishing: Weaving Ends
11:57
Stefanie shows you how to weave in the ends of a finished project for both garter and stockinette stitches.
Blocking
14:25
Learn how to wet block and steam block, as well as when to choose each method.
Stitch Library: Seed & Basket Weave
30:33
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
1:03:35
Learn about several different increases that will help you shape your garments.
Stitch Library: Decreases
24:51
Learn the Slip, Slip, Knit decrease as Stefanie teaches you how to use decreases to shape your garments.
Casting On: Middle of a Row
11:10
Stefanie introduces you to several additional casting on methods: cable cast-on, knitting-on method and backwards-loop method.
Next Steps: Garment Shaping
32:08
Learn how to use increases and decreases to shape socks, sweaters and shawls.
Pattern Reading
22:05
Demystify pattern reading. Learn how to read a basic pattern, including charts and common pattern abbreviations.
Knitting with Alternative Materials
19:43
Turn materials like trash bags into fun knitting projects. Watch Stefanie knit a bath scrubber from tulle material.
Description
Learn how to knit with basic skills, tools and supplies and create any garment you want, including a lovely lacy keyhole scarf. Published author and well-loved knitwear designer Stefanie Japel shares her “purls” of wisdom with you as she teaches you how to knit a scarf. Knit Lab begins with essential basic knitting lessons, including choosing supplies, casting on, knitting, purling and binding off. Then Stefanie ups the ante by showing you a host of useful demonstrations that you can come back to again and again. Learn how to increase, decrease, make a buttonhole, knit lace, block, seam and much, much more. As a fun bonus, Stefanie will also show you how to knit with alternative materials such as tulle and trash bags.
Stefanie Japel
Stefanie started knitting at 8 years old and began designing soon thereafter. Her book include "Glam Knits," "Fitted Knits," and "Mom and Me Knits." You'll also find Stefanie's wonderful work in Interweave Knits, Knitscene, Vogue Knitting and more. You can find her patterns at ravelry.com/designers/stefanie-japel.
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