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Hats off to the start of a new season! Up first is Kristin Nicholas who shows how to knit a super cute fair isle earflap hat using 3 fun colors. The Crochet dude, Drew Emborsky, shares a quick crochet brimmed cap with a no frills flower. Guest interview with the Krochet Kids, who took their crochet skills and started a non-profit to benefit women in Africa. We also start our square of the week program, sharing either a knit or crochet afghan square that will make up into a beautiful afghan.
Put your needles and hooks to work stitching up projects for charity with our quick knit and crochet baby blanket projects. Robyn Chachula whips up an adorable crochet blanket and Maggie Pace shares an easy knit blankie that are sure to inspire you to stitch up a little love for a good cause. Our special guest Debbie Macomber, New York Times best selling author of the “Blossom Street” series, hares her insights on writing, knitting and her love of charitable causes.
More popular than ever, the granny square is a favorite with both knitters and crocheters. Knitter Kristin Nicholas shares her “granny squares for knitters” afghan and Drew Emborsky shows how to mix it up with a gorgeous lacy granny square. Martin and Larissa Brown, authors of the book “Knitalong”, share their insights into knitting groups.
Shaping and construction of a garment can seem like an overwhelming task. On today’s episode Robyn and Maggie will walk you through some of the basics of shaping and fit with two beautiful sweaters designed by today’s guest Mari Lynn Patrick. Known for her amazing knit and crochet designs Mari Lynn shares with us how she got started designing and her ongoing love affair with yarn.
Today we’re socking it to you with two fantastic sock patterns. First Drew will show you how to make a toe-up crochet sock, and then Kristin will give your feet a treat with some colorful knitted socks. Our guest today is legendary designer Kaffe Fassett, who will tell us all about the new yarn he developed using his color expertise.
Take what you have and make it new again! Today Maggie will transform her daughter's favorite vest into a jacket by adding knit sleeves, and Robyn adds crochet embellishments to a favorite tee. Today’s guests are the founders of Ravelry, Jess and Casey Forbes, who will share how they started one of our favorite web sites.
Do your projects sometimes seem to lack that certain something? Well today Kristin shares her colorful secrets by taking a cushion and making it ten times more amazing with a variety of embellishments. Drew will share how to transform a basic pillow into something special with sweet flower appliques. For more amazing textile inspiration take a peek at our chat with Margaret Miller, founder of an organization that promotes and teaches the textile arts to people of all ages.
Felting really is fun! Today Robyn shares an adorable crochet dog toy that will have your pet in stitches. Maggie uses her expert felting skills to show how to make a fab knitted bowl. We also take a journey to the “Knit Out and Crochet Too” in Minnesota where we had a chance to meet with many enthusiastic knitters and crocheters.
Today we are showing off two designs created by sellers on Etsy.com. First up is Maggie sharing the ins and outs of how to make a knit tank with a lace insert. Then Robyn will show how to make a Victorian filet crochet choker. Our guest today is Rob Kalin, the founder of Etsy.
Get the younger generation stitching with our easy kid projects. First up today we’re learning to make a sweet but simple crochet tube top that any little girl would love. Then special guest Kendall and her mom Maggie are going to demonstrate how to make a cute pillow that would be adorable in any kid’s room. Susan Levin and Gloria Tracy, a designer-author duo, visit with us to share a new book aimed at kids who want to learn to stitch.
Today we’re showing a little love for the men among us with some dapper projects for guys. Our resident guy Drew will show us how to make a knitted scarf then we’ll work on a crochet vest. We’re also taking a field trip to chat with knitting superstar Debbie Stoller about her new book of designs for guys, "Son of a Stitch n Bitch".
Today we’re playing around with some super fun patterns for knit and crochet toys. You won’t want to miss our adorable knitted lamb and our out-of-this-world crochet coffee cup. Then we take a trip to visit with Ana Paula Rimoli, author of a new book on the cute Japanese-inspired toys called amigurumi.
If you’ve ever wanted to delve into lace knitting or crochet, today’s show is for you. First up Maggie shows how lace knitting can be easier than you think with a simple knit scarf. Then Robyn takes us step by step through a crochet pineapple lace tank. Take a trip with us to visit lace crochet maven, Doris Chan, who literally wrote the book on chunky lace crochet.
We’ve got something exciting in store for you today, we’re working on some beautiful entrelac patterns. This fascinating technique is wonderful for a variety of projects and we’re going to show you how to stitch up a knitted pillow and a crocheted shawl. Special Guest Jennifer Acherman-Haywood of “CraftSanity”.
Looking for a quick gift idea? Why not try stitching up fabulous knit & Crochet Jewelry. We’ve got some fantastic projects that are quick, stylish and one size fits all. We also have a visit with Karen Kendrick-Hands and the Stitching group from City Knits in Detroit.
Oh baby! Do we have some cute projects for you today. We have knit & crochet baby booties that will have you going “ga ga”. Guest Interview with Brandon Mably.
All you fashionistas out there get your hooks & needles ready because today we’ve got 2 stunning projects from top designer James Coviello.
On this episode we’re getting in shape with nifty knit & crochet projects that are big on shaping and even bigger on style. You’ll love our yarny snail and a starched bowl. We also spend time with designer/author/ Shannon Okey.
Today we’re getting all wrapped up in two fantastic afghan patterns. We have a beautiful cable lace knitted afghan and a cozy crochet throw. Our guest today is Cari Clement from Rwanda Knits.
We’re getting cozy with some lovely cushions for your home. These easy to stitch pillows will be a welcome addition to any home. Our guest interview is with designer Erica Knight.
There’s a ripple of excitement because we’re learning all about ripple afghans. This quick & easy stitch is really popular right now so we are bringing you two great ripple afghans, one knit and one crochet. We’ll also visit with Clara Parks from Knitters Review.
Have you ever had anyone ask you which is better, knit or crochet? Well we think they’re both great. Today we are ending the knit vs crochet battle once and for all by combining both techniques. First we have a gourgeous sweater and then a pair of fingerless beaded gloves. We will also visit with designer/teacher/author Barry Klein.
Today we are jumping feet first into some exciting foot friendly projects. We’ll learn how to knit 2 socks at once then we’ll be making some cute crochet slippers. Our guest today is Melissa Morgan-Oakes.
Today we are stitching up stylish projects for teenagers. Knitting & Crochet are huge trends on the teen scene and we’ve got a couple of projects that are sure to be a hit. First up a Tunisian crochet belt and then a sweet knit purse. Guest interview with crafts & literacy scholar Dr. Linda Williams, Ph.D
Today is tip day! We will feature a whole batch of hook & needle tricks to keep your stitching hands happy. You’ll also learn about loom knitting with our guest Isela Phelps.
We’re mixing things up today and adding fabric to our knit & crochet creations. First up is a snazzy pillow and then a totally cute tote bag. Our guest interview is with Mary Beth Temple & also a Linda Cyr tip.
