Shreddies: Ready! Steady! Knit!


A very quirky look at the secret training Nanas take before they begin knitting Shreddies. (The Chronicles Of Nana Episode 2)

What is a good yarn to knit hats with?

I am a beginner knitter. I’ve made a couple hats out of regular Red Heart yarn. What is a good yarn to make a nice hat that is warm?

Embellish Knit and Magicord “How To” Part Two


This is Part 2 of 2 of a tutorial on how to use the Bond Embellish Knit or Magicord knitting machine. It shows you how to make great looking i-cord which is useful for many types of projects.

Machine knit fan lace part 2of 5


Setting up the knitting machine in preparation for making the fan lace. Making a crocheted cast on.

Knit and Crochet with Yarn – Fiber, Texture, Weight, How to substitute in patterns


Please be sure to subscribe to Naztazia’s channel! This video shows the basics of yarn, including fiber content, textures, sizes, standards, weights and substituting yarn in knitting and crocheting patterns. Yarn label guides such as weight classification and gauge are covered. Also discussed are tools to measure WPI or Wraps per Inch for mystery yarns. I purchased my WPI Tool and Knit Card from Knit Picks at www.knitpicks.com

What should I knit with my new sparkly mohair yarn?

I have really pretty sparkly mohair yarn that I want to make something awesome with. I want to make something unique. NOT a scarf!!!! I don’t know how to use dpns. I can knit straight and sew though and I do have a pair of size I think 8 or 9 circulars that I’m really new to. Any ideas? I love finding those unique knitted things but most of the time they’re too complicated. I just want to make something special with this yarn. Any ideas?

What is a good pattern for my first knit sweater?

I have been crocheting for many years, but I just began knitting a few months ago. I am skilled in the knit and purl stitch and I want to try my first sweater. Do you have any good patterns for my first knit sweater?

How to knit on Double Pointed Needles – DPNs


I was inspired to do this tutorial by a co-worker of mine today. Hope you enjoy! Follow me on twitter at twitter.com and visit my blog at knittedoaks.blogspot.com

When you rib (knit), do you purl the purl stitches in the next row?

How many skeins of yarn does it take to knit a good-sized afghan?

Approximately. I know the amount of yarn in skeins varies, as do the patterns and so on.

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