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Knitting, Crochet & Needlework
Basic Knitting
Instructor: Maggie Righetti, School of Knitting. An introductory course for the novice, beginning with a brief history of knitting, then choosing yarn and needles, making a slip loop and casting on. Knit, purl, garter and stockinette stitch are demonstrated in the European and American methods for lefties and righties, followed by adding new yarn and concluding with binding off. Patterns included.
Bead Knitting
In bead knitting, the entire piece is constructed with beads as opposed to beaded knitting where beads embellish the surface of the knitted item. You'll be able to make a beautiful beaded bag, even if you've never knitted before. After a brief history and discussion on materials and supplies, Alice will teach you basic knitting techniques and then bead knitting stitches. After you practice stringing beads and knitting, you will learn how to read a chart (enclosed) and string your beads following the chart. Then the fun begins as you knit the purse project. You'll learn many wonderful tips from a master bead knitter that will make the process easy and successful. Tips on lining, fringe techniques and finishing your bag are also included.
| 12-4172 | 75 min. | $ 39.95 | ©1995 0-936225-43-2 |
Beginning Knitting
Kay Blanck takes you through the basics in a slow-paced introduction. Learn the basic beginning stitches, about your supplies and simple patterns.
ERICA WILSON
| Cross-Stitch with Erica Wilson | 12-0281 | 50 min. | $ 29.95 | ©1989  0-881598-73-9 |
| Knitting with Erica Wilson | 12-0278 | 50 min. | $ 29.95 | ©1989 0-88159-870-4 |
| Quilting with Erica Wilson | 12-0280 | 50 min. | $ 29.95 | ©1989 0-881598-72-0 |
Good Housekeeping Needlecraft: Volume 1
With instructor Barbara Johnston, of the National Needlework Association, learn basic crochet and patchwork quilting. Four chapters, all color-coded for easy searching.
Good Housekeeping Needlecraft: Volume 2
With instructor Barbara Johnston, of the National Needlework Association, learn knitting, garment construction, crochet variations and stitching techniques for quilting, applique, and trapunto. All chapters are color-coded for easy searching.
Intermediate Knitting
Instructor: Maggie Righetti. Basic knitting skills are required. Instruction includes increasing three different ways, decreasing in five different ways, multiple decreases, increases and decreases in pattern stitches and how to keep track of them and concludes with bind off in pattern. This tape explains the things that a knitter will need to know to make a garment.
Knit & Crochet Finishing
Learn how to knit seams: stockinette stitch, reverse stockinette, garter stitch, shoulder seams. Cut to shorten or lengthen. Add pockets, kitchner stitch. Cut bottonholes. Set in sleeve. Picking up edge and neck stitches. Crochet edge and buttonholes. Learn to crochet seams, slip stitch, weaving straight seams, shoulders, cross stitch.
Knit-Weave Technique
Using this fascinating process, you can knit colorful garments with added texture and color without lots of bobbins or floats across the back of the work. You do this be dropping stitches and then needleweaving on the "ladder" created by the dropped stitches. Its easy, and the results are spectacular! To learn the basic process you will work a small swatch. Then you will learn how to plan and design a garment of your favorite style, using this unusual process. Once you've competed your knit-weave pieces, its on to garment construction and finishing tips. In this technique, the pieces are knitted as rectangles and then cut and sewn together. You will need a sewing machine (with a zig zag stitch) or a serger to complete your sweater. It is assumed that you know basic knitting skills (cast-on, knit stockinette stitch, pick up stitches along the edge of rows and stitches, and bind-off). You don't do increasing or decreasing with this process.
| 12-4174 | 57 min. | $ 29.95 | ©1995 0-936225-44-0 |
Knitting, Crochet, Quilting I: Basics
Don't let all those yarns, needles, fabrics and patterns intimidate you just because you're a beginner. This instructional video is a clear and concise introduction to needle arts. You'll learn: beginning knitting stitches, techniques for knitting colors, basic crochet stitches, how to put quilting blocks together and much more.
| 12-1501 | 57 min. | $ 19.95 | ©1991 |
Knitting, Crochet, Quilting II: Advanced
If you've mastered the basic needlecraft skills, you're ready to start on more challenging projects. You will get instructions for knitted garment construction and variations on basic crochet stitches that will change the pattern and texture. You'll also learn the easiest way to mark a quilt pattern and methods of two-dimensional quilting.
| 12-1502 | 57 min. | $ 19.95 | ©1991 |
Knitting, Multi-Color Techniques for Handknitters
This intermediate/advanced knitting course assumes that you already know knitting basics, how to cast on and knit & purl. You will learn how to do color gradation with single and multiple rows of stripes, then Intarsia, Jacquard, stranded and weaving techniques with multiple colors; how to knit seams together, incorporate beads, plus one-handed and two-handed knitting techniques, which means you will be learning both the American/British & Continental methods of knitting!! You'll even learn how to carry multiple strands of yarn in both hands at the same time, as you combine the British & Continental methods. Received the Bronze Award at the International Film & Video Festival Worldfest in Charleston 1994.
| 12-4051 | 117 min. | $ 39.95 | ©1993 0-936225-39-4 |
Rag Knit Sweaters
Instructor: Linda Bryant. The latest rage, sweaters made of "rags". Actual strips of fabric, ripped with the ends knotted together. Types of fabrics and needles are recommended. Demonstrates how to knit and assemble the sweater. Basic knitting skills are required. Materials are inexpensive and can be completed in a few evenings. Also shows ideas for making ensembles using the sweater fabric.
Tapestry Crochet
This crochet technique will enable you to crochet a two or more color motif with relative ease. It's fun & deceptively easy to do, even if you've never crocheted before. And if you have, you be delighted and inspired with this crochet technique. Tapestry Crochet is also known as "Jacquard", "Mosaic", or "Hard Crochet". It enables the crafts person to create unique & sturdy clothing accessories, baskets and intricate wall hangings with only a few dollars worth of equipment. It differs from ordinary crochet in its texture, tension & how colors are worked. While one yard is being worked, another yarn is carried as a core. You will be taught the basics of tapestry crochet while making a two color eyeglass case. By increasing the number of stitches, these techniques can be used to crochet a change purse, shoulder bag or pillow.
| 12-4049 | 71 min. | $ 29.95 | ©1991 0-936225-35-1 |
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