Have you struggled with a pattern, or tried to teach yourself to knit? Have you wished you had someone to "show" you what the words were saying? Our goal at Knitting Korner is to proivde you with a "visual teacher" at any time, night or day. The camera is behind Nenah so what you see in your hand is what you see on the screen. Often a technique is repeated more than once, and it’s shown many times in both the Continental and American Style of Knitting. The menu on each DVD allows you to go to the section you are working on, and written directions are included with every DVD. There are also bloopers included at the end of every DVD! When you finish the DVD you will have a wonderful knitted item! For more information about a specific DVD, just click on it on the link.
How to Knit
This DVD gently takes you by the hand and teaches you the long-tail cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch and than walks you through how to knit a scarf, wash cloth and hat. You will not be overwhelmed. Nenah guarantees if you practice every day you will get it. If you knit the American Style and want to change over to Continental this is also an excellent DVD to help with the transition.
Your 2nd Knitting Project: Beyond Scarves
Do you love to knit and have knitted a gazillion scarves and want to move on but don't feel you have the confidence? This DVD is perfect for you. When you are done with this DVD the knitting world is wide open to you. You will be ready to knit a sweater, socks, entrelac, whatever you heart desires, and Nenah has DVD's for these projects as well! She also shows you a few tricks of the trade, such as how to pick up a dropped stitch, several ways to add a skein of yarn, and she also shares with you some common knitting terminology.
Sock I
Have you been noticing all the gorgeous sock yarn available? Have you always wanted to learn how to knit socks, but were intimidated by the process? Nenah guarantees if you know how to knit and purl, she will take your hand and walk you successfully through your first sock. But then she warns, be careful, it can become addicting!
Sock II
Ever have second sock syndrome? Have you finished one and want to start that new skein of sock yarn? This DVD solves that problem forever for you. It will teach you how to knit two socks at the same time on the same two circular needles, using a short row heel.
Sock III
Time to create your own look, this DVD teaches eight different leg patterns with a solid color yarn and a contrasting self stripping yarn for the foot part. You can use up all that left-over sock yarn and create a new look!
How to Knit a Sweater from the Neck Down
Do you hate sewing those sweater pieces together, have a bag full in the closet? Well, you will love this DVD, this sweater is knit in one piece, no sewing at all. Several gauges given and long sleeves are optional.
How to Knit a Boxy Cardigan
This is a fun project where you can learn how to make a cardigan that can be used as a jacket as well. You will knit left front, right front and back, sew shoulders together using three needle bind off, and pick up sleeves. You will have the option for buttons or not, and you can decide if you want to use one or two colors of yarn for this cardigan. Learn the invisible or mattress stitch!
Entrelac Knitting
Let's take the mystery out of entrelac knitting which offers a unique and complex look without much effort, once you have learned the technique of how to knit backwards. Nenah's clear and close-up demonstrations will make it easy. Than you can decide if you want to felt or not, and learn all the steps necessary to do so.
The Winter Set
Have you always wanted to knit mittens, but were a little intimidated mainly becuase of the thumb? Well Nenah will walk you through all the steps. She recommends you knit your first mitten using the stockinette stich. Then once you have it down pat, she walks you through the steps to produce the lacy mitten. The leg warmer is very popular right now, and while you are at it, you might as well knit a hat and scarf all in that large lacy pattern!
Five Stylish Hats
Hats, hats and more hats, all very chic and stylish yet fun, fast and easy to learn.
Halter/Tank Top
Not everyone feels comfortable wearing a halter top, but Nenah suggests it can look great under a jacket. This DVD has all sizes for a halter top as well as a tank top and is lots of fun!
Short Sleeve Top X3
This top is knit in the round starting at the bottom and than divided in front and back at the sleeves, the sleeves are cast right onto the the top. You will learn a fair isle and slip stitch technique; as well as how to place beads for a dazzling look!
Moebius Scarf & Caplet
This is a scarf or caplet that is knit in one piece, and than the provisional cast-on (which will be demonstrated for you) allows you to place a twist before you graft together. You will learn three reversable patterns to knit your caplet or scarf, and the kitchener stitch for grafting.
Felting Bags and Hats
If you are new or experienced at felting, this DVD has a lot to offer. Learn how to create whatever size bag you want; adult or childs. Than Nenah gives you clear directions and some great tips for felting.
Home Decor
Would you like to change the look of a room? How about a new knitted pillow or two and a matching vase cover! Need to spruce up the kitchen? How about new place mats along with matching vase cover, which you can fill with real flowers or silk ones!
Add Color to Your Knitting
Craving using two colors of yarn in the same row, but dread having to carry your yarn along? You will learn 4 gorgeous slip-stitch techniques which give the appearance of using two colors in the same row, but actually using a slip stitch you will knit two rows with one color, and then the next two rows with your next color!
Add Beads to Your Knitting
Let's dress up that garment with some beads! You can pre-string the beads or you can place with a crochet hook, as you will see them knit into a hat and cell phone holder. You will learn two different techniques for knitting with beads in this DVD.
The Pampered Pet Perfect Sweater
Finally a simple and easy way to knit a sweater for your pet, big or small, cat or dog!
How to Crochet
This basic crochet DVD will get you started with six basic crochet stitch patterns that you can use to make a scarf, or baby blanket or afghan.
Intro to Lace Knitting
Intro to Lace Knitting. This DVD starts off with a simple lace pattern, and offers four more each getting a bit more complex. Learn some tips and tools suggested for successful lace knitting.