Lucy Neatby's Intarsia Untangled DVD #1

Intarsia knitting, despite its (highly undeserved) poor reputation, can in fact be enjoyable and yield wonderful results. On this disc: we look at preparation for serene knitting, tackling the first few rows, reading charts, tangle reduction and resolution. Learn also how to maximize the number of ends that may be knitted in and to make the best use of those tails which do require darning. Also included are a number of cool rescue techniques.

2hrs 27 minutes

Knitting Socks on a Single Circular Needle

There's nothing bigger in knitting right now than making hand-knitted socks, but many knitters feel intimidated by the traditional method of knitting socks using multiple double-pointed needles.

Toss away those double points! Knitting Socks on a Single Circular Needle shows you an easy-to-learn method of making socks in the round using only one circular needle. Leslye Solomon will take you step-by-step through the process of casting on, knitting the leg, shaping the heel and gusset, knitting the foot, and shaping the toe using a single needle. You will learn about different fibers available for socks, and how to properly measure the foot.

Already use double points, but want to switch? You'll learn how to convert what you know about sock knitting to this new method. Also learn how traditional sock patterns written for double points can be converted to the single needle method.

Included with the DVD is a companion multi-gauge pattern for basic socks made with a single circular needle.

Leslie Solomon's Learn How to Knit

Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit, or change your current method of knitting to be more efficient, ergonomic, more even, and faster? If you answered yes, this is the video for you! Left or right-handed, six years or older, you will save wear and tear on your neck, shoulders, elbows, and wrists. Leslye Solomon provides easy-to-learn, unique techniques have successfully taught thousands of knitters to knit continentally. Whether you’ve knitted for years, or are just beginning, this is the ABSOLUTE best way to learn how to knit! Learn all about needles, how to cast on, how to knit and purl in both Continental and American, how to bind off, how to fix a dropped stitch in both garter and stockinette, and how to unravel to repair a mistake. Also, learn how to navigate a yarn shop, all about yarn and gauge, and how to plan your first project, be it a scarf, shawl or vest.

Leslye Solomon (U.S.) teaches the perfect techniques for professional finishing of your project.

In this DVD you will learn:

• How to block using Blockers or blocking wire sets.. 
• How to treat various fibers.
• Two methods of joining shoulder stitches for a flawless and invisible seam.
• Learn how to pick up around the neck edge.
• How to pick up the side of a drop shoulder sweater and knit down towards the cuff.
• For machine knitters see how to cast off 1 x 1 ribbing so the end looks as good as the beginning.
• Learn how to install a set in sleeve and see how to do the best invisible side seams ever.
• How to begin the edge of the seam to get the most even edge.
• Learn how to install zippers, weave in ends, make reversible seams for afghans, improve the look of cardigan bands.
• How to lengthen and shorten knits, and more. . .

How to Knit Socks DVD

Here is the best way to learn the wonderful craft of knitting socks. This close-up and personal video will guide you, beginner or advanced, through the easy techniques of making socks by hand. Learn the techniques for knitting in the round by using double pointed needles, see new ways of casting on in a rib pattern (great for other projects too), knitting and turning heels, and shaping the toe. Once you place your sensitive feet in a pair of your own homemade socks, get ready for the happiest, warmest, and best dressed feet ever.

Lucy Neatby: Sock Techniques #1

Introduction: Choosing Yarn for Socks, Choosing Needles for Socks, Sock Anatomy and Fitting, Common turned heel, Tubular sock with an inserted heel and Comparison of common and inserted heels.
Bind-Off Methods: Picot, Modified Conventional knitwise Modified Conventional purlwise and in rib, The last stitch, joining the gap, Expanded rib and Three Needle.
Cast-On Methods: Long-Tail / Continental (with two hands), Adjusting the width of your cast-on edge, Adjusting the tension of your cast-on stitches, Looking after your tail yarn, Long-Tail / Continental (one-hand), Long-Tail variation for an extra strong elastic edge (ideal for socks), Picot, Provisional Crochet, Setting up working in the round with a provisional edge and Working in the round down from a provisional edge.
Cuffs and Edgings for Top-Down Socks: Latvian Twist, Ruffled Turn-Over (simulating round knitting) and a purlwise double decrease, Scalloped Turn-Over and Wavy Edge (K2, O, k2, k2t).
Cuffs and Edgings for Toe-Up Socks Expanding a 2 x 2 Rib with a m1 increase and "working as set", Binding off an Expanded 2 x 2 edge, Double Layer Rib facing with double turning round and Garter stitch in the round.
Finishing Techniques: Duplicate Stitch (Swiss Darning), Circular Sutures, the Boggle and naturally occurring holes, Phoney duplicate stitching, Joining the gap in a cast-on edge, and neatening yarn tails, Joining the gap in a bound-off edge, Darning ends from toes, Grafting the Toe (Kitchener Stitch), Make the sock Toe Chimney and /Using the sock Toe Chimney.
Common Heel: Dividing for the heel flap Working the Heel Flap in Alternative Heel Stitch, Checking the length of the heel flap, Areas of Adjustment in the Heel flap, Turning the heel and using a reinforcing yarn, Areas of Adjustment in turning the heel, Knitting up the stitches around the heel and resuming working in the round, Stitch distribution and the first round and Areas of Adjustment after turning the heel.
Toes: - Common Wedge and Shapings for the Common wedge
Working in the Round with Double Pointed Needles: Casting on and dividing the stitches, Joining the round and setting up the needles, Circulating stitches, starting with a knit or a purl?, Transporting your work, Running yarn markers and Three needles when working with few stitches.

Working in the Round with One Long Circular Needle:

Lucy Neatby: Sock Techniques #2

Bind-Off Methods: Preparation for Sewn Tubular Bind -Off and simulated round knitting, Sewing the Tubular Bound-off edge, Looking at the tubular edge and Conversion of 2 x 2 to 1 x 1 rib.
Cast-On Methods: Channel Island, Channel Island and Long Tail Diagrams, Provisional Crochet Cast-On Removing the Provisional edge, Giant stitch demonstration of the tubular edge, The finished Tubular edge, Tubular 1 x 1 rib with waste yarn, Tubular 2 x 2 rib with waste yarn and Conversion of 1 x 1 to 2 x 2.
Cuffs and Edgings for Top-Down Socks: Sideways Garter St explanation, Sideways Garter St, preparing the cuff and Sideways Garter St, joining the cuff.
Inserted Heels: Description of Garter Stitch Short-Row and Turkish, Calculating the placement of inserted heels (for Garter Stitch Short-Row or Turkish), Garter Stitch Short Row Heel. Decrease section (includes weaving in the tail of the heel yarn, garter stitch short rows, use of parking needles). Increase section, The final heel row, Close-up of finished heel, Turkish Heel (aka Peasant or Afterthought Heel), Setting in the Waste Yarn, Picking up stitches and opening the heel gap and Knitting the Turkish Heel.
Miscellaneous But Useful: Circular Suture, Phoney Duplicate stitch, Neatening the Cast-On joggle, Wraps per inch (W.P.I.), Running Yarn Marker, Right-slanting increase (raised increase) and Hills and valleys.
Toe-Up Toes : Bosnian: Bosnian Toe Square - giant yarn demonstration, Creating the toe square and Working the foot.
Toe-Up Toes : Garter Stitch Short Row: Decrease section, Increase section and Setting up into the round.
Toe-Up Toes : Stocking Stitch Short Row: Decrease section, Smoothing rows and Increase section.
Turning and Facing Rounds: Planning your Facing, Picot Turning round, Fusing the facing to the sock and Rib with double turning round.
Garment Gallery: A brief look at a selection of garments incorporating many of the techniques covered

I Can't Believe I'm Knitting

Learn to knit with Melisssa Leapman!

This teach-yourself knitting DVD makes it easier than ever to learn America's hottest leisure skill. It's like having your own personal instructor available 24 hours a day! Popular designer Melissa Leapman provides friendly, expert guidance through the step-by-step lessons. You can put your learning into practice immediately on an easy scarf or spa cloth, or follow the Stitch-Along instructions for a basket weave purse, ladder scarf, or toddler hat. With its convenient A-to-Z Index, Reference Library, Trouble-shooting Guide, and other features, this DVD will quickly move you into today's wonderful world of knitting. Don't be surprised when you hear yourself saying, "I can't believe I'm knitting!"

The Art of Knitting

The Art Of Knitting. Explore the art of knitting:
Step-By-Step Instruction (all levels): Master knitters Jennifer Wenger, Marla Pelz
Fiber Types workshop: Laura Bryant/Prism Yarns
The Making of Yarn: Shearing (WindyHillsFarm), Spinning,Dyeing (Twisted Sisters)
Color Theory: Zhenya Gershman, artist/educator J Paul Getty Museum
Knitted Swimwear: celebrated designer Ashley Paige
Fit-to-knit Workout: prevent injuries Beverly Hills Chiropractor Dr Kent Sveningson
Wire Knitting: renowned author/designer Nancie Wiseman
Zen of Knitting: Bernadette Murphy recounts selections from her best-selling book
Get Inspired: Knitting Circles, Events and Workshops