In Knitting Daily episode 409, designer Mags Kandis, a contributor to the book Knitting Green: Conversations and Planet Friendly Projects by Ann Budd (Interweave, April 22, 2010), demonstrates a truly unique scarf, knit from recycled strips of silk–an eco-friendly and inexpensive project that uses up old clothing. Learn more about Knitting Green online at: www.interweavestore.com This technique works great with jeans, silk, linen, cotton T-shirts and more. Download the free pattern instructions and learn more about Knitting Daily TV at: www.knittingdaily.com
Knitted cables don’t have to be traditional. They can make a fashion statement all on their own with the right design and styling. In Knitting Daily TV episode 402, knitwear designer and author Lily Chin talks about reversible cables and how they can be knit so their intricate-looking textures look as good on the back as they do from the front. The patterns seen in this segment will be published in “Power Cables” by Lily Chin (Interweave, Summer 2010).
Knitting Daily TV co-host Liz Gipson gets back to basics with her Spinning 101 lesson on what you need to know to start making your own yarn. Details online at: www.knittingdailytv.com
