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We are pleased to have new host Deborah Norville join us and this week it's all about shawls. Once upon a time shawls were mostly for warmth, but today they are very much a fashion item. Joining Deborah are Kristin Nicholas, who shows us how to knit up the lovely lace Rafael Shawl, and Ellen Gormley demonstrating the unique Star Zag Shawl. Ellen also joins us in the "Stitch of the Week" corner, giving tips and tricks on how to crochet the Solomon's Knot.
Everybody's got feet, and when it gets cold, those feet get chilly! Today Lena Skvagerson shows Deborah Norville how to stitch up the Walk of Fame textured unisex slippers with a wrap around cuff and Rohn Strong shows us how to crochet the Fireside Slippers, which are moccasin style slippers for both men and women. Lena's in the stitch corner with the Knit Blackberry Stitch
Today we are feeling funky! Deborah Norville is joined by Robyn Chachula and Kristin Nicholas who are here with two Boho inspired long vests. First up is Robyn with a crochet fringed vest, the Boho Vest, and then Kristin will go over how to knit the Ashbury Vest, featuring a garter stitch stripe and fair isle. Then we'll take a trip to the stitch corner where Ellen will show how to do the Crochet Entrelac Stitch.
Everybody loves scarves and this week Host Deborah Norville joins Lena Skvagerson who will show you how to knit the Slip That Stich Scarf and magically make two colors appear in the same row without carrying the yarn. Ellen will show us her interpretation of a crochet mosaic scarf with the Nascha Crochet Scarf and then back to Lena in the stitch corner demonstrating the Knit Entrelac Stitch.
Host Deborah Norville believes nothing says you’re special like a handmade afghan, it’s like a perpetual hug from the person who stitched it. Ellen is first up with the Geometric Crochet Afghan, which features a lace border, and then Kristin shows how to stich up the Windowpane Afghan, which is knit in the round, then cutting it to make it flat! In the stitch corner Ellen teaches how to Crochet a Cable.
Lena Skvagerson and Robyn Chachula are going to show how to knit and crochet versions of our Dolly Long Legs…which we have named "Deborah Dolls" in honor of new host Deborah Norville. These are sure to be the special doll that gets dragged everywhere. Lena is in the stitch corner showing how to knit the Dandelion Stitch.
This week designer Rohn Strong joins Deborah Norville with not one but two pairs of fingerless gloves...one knit and one crochet. The knit Unger Mitts feature a cable and the Riviera Crochet Mitts has an elegant filet cuff, both of which would be suitable for a dinner party at Downton Abbey! In the stitch corner Ellen is demonstrating a Crochet Motif.
Today we are making cardigans, a versatile staple for any wardrobe. Deborah Norville is joined by Kristin Nicholas with the Cosima Cardigan, that features a lace panel front that also creates a cable. Then on to Robyn Chachula who is showing how to make the textured crochet Twyla Cardigan. The stitch of the week is a new take on Shetland Lace by Rohn Strong.
Ellen Gormley is here to show Deborah how to stitch up the Rose Messenger Bag, worked in easy crochet with a cross stitch rose. Lena will then show how to knit the Visby Purse which features cables and a linen stitch side panel. Ellen is also in the stitch corner with a crochet Lazy Daisy Stitch.
Did you know that it's estimated there are four babies born every second...that means someone near you is probably having a baby! Deborah is joined by Kristin Nicholas and Robyn Chachula to show how to knit and crochet the perfect little pair of knit booties and fingerless mitts, Fingers and Toes Knit Booties and Fingerless Mitts and Little Hands & Feet Booties and Fingerless Mitts. In the stitch corner Lena with show how to do Twined Knitting.
Deborah Norville is working with Rohn Strong this week on a couple of very unique projects. First up is the Linetta Hat using Tunisian crochet and then Rohn shows how to use a knitting loom to make the Les Bouquets Shawl. Ellen is over in the stitch corner and will show how to crochet the Crocodile Stitch.
We've got plaids for your pooch and hoodies for your hound dog! Today Deborah is joined by Lena Skvagerson who will show how to knit up the Hound Dog Hoodie in a "hounds tooth" pattern. Robyn Chachula is next up with Poppy's Plaid Crochet Dog Sweater featuring a raised stitch plaid. In the stitch corner Lena will show how to knit her very own version of the Crocodile Stitch
Just because the weather is warm doesn't mean you have to put down your needles and hooks! Deborah is joined by Ellen Gormley who will show how to crochet up the Whole Latte Love Tee with an easy openwork yoke and textured stripes. Lena will then show how to stitch up the Knit Lace Sampler T-shirt. Ellen is in the stitch corner with the Fishbone stitch.
