πΊ Why you should watch these 5 Knitting YouTube channels
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In todayβs email:
- Knitspiration: Do you know these 5 knitting YouTube channels?
- Stitchionary: A subtle textured chevron perfect for blankets
- Pattern Pick: This gorgeous throw makes the most of it's yarn
- PLUS: High fiber diets, knitted wedding dress, and more
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Knitspiration
πΊ Why you should watch these 5 Knitting YouTube channels
You may know that The Yarnist started out as a YouTube channel called New Stitch A Day.
Our focus was on building a video knitting stitch library, using stitch patterns from various stitch dictionary books and other online resources.
Currently we're working on a whole new direction for our YouTube channel, so until we have new videos for your viewing pleasure, here are 5 channels we think are worth a subscribe.
βVery Pink Knitsβ
Staci over at Very Pink Knits has been doing this for a LOOONG time. Two years before we did, and she's been dishing out knitting tips left and right for more than 40 years. Her videos have a chill, 1950's vibe with some of the highest production value we've seen on YouTube. She focuses on knitting techniques and pattern tutorials, but she also does frequent giveaways for her audience.
Our Favorite Video: Three Ways to Join In-The-Roundβ
βNimble Needlesβ
Norman at Nimble Needles has been building a library of useful knitting content on YouTube for only 3 years, but his videos have made a big impact. Based in Austria, he uses his 30+ years of knitting knowledge to make advanced knitting concepts simple. He focuses on practical knitting tips that anyone can use, regardless of their skill level.
Our Favorite Video: 20 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Knittingβ
β10 Rows A Dayβ
Maryna at 10 Rows A Day consistently puts out great knitting tutorials on YouTube. Her blue background and yellow yarn have become iconic. Being schooled in Russian (Eastern) style knitting, she has a unique perspective from many other knitting channels. And she uses big yarn and needles so you can easily see what she's doing.
Our Favorite Video: Kitchener Stitch in Two Simple Stepsβ
βWest Knitsβ
Stephen West is one of the most interesting and innovative knitwear designers today. He's also got a pretty great YouTube channel where he breaks down some of his designs, gives tutorials, and even hosts knit-a-longs. With a delightful personality and plenty of bright colors you can't help but smile when watching.
Our Favorite Video: Boneyard Shawl Tutorialβ
βKutovakikaβ
Kika is a talented photographer living in Finland who transitioned her channel to focus on knitwear design. While it sometimes feels a bit like a vlog, she has mastered the art of making you feel nice and cozy while watching her videos. Recently she went viral when she knit her own wedding dress, but all of her videos are worth bingeing.
Our Favorite Video: Everything I Knitted for my Book "Knit This"β
BONUS Pick: Knitting with Suzanne Bryanβ
Suzanne is one of the most technically proficient knitters we've found on YouTube. She hasn't posted in a while, but her channel is filled with VERY specific advanced knitting techniques that are not for the faint of heart. Her videos aren't fancy, but they are incredibly useful if you want to tackle more challenging knitting projects.
Our Favorite Video: Three Method for Joining a New Yarn Mid-Rowβ
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So there you have it!
We chose these channels because they consistently produce some of the best YouTube content for knitters and we think they deserve your attention.
But there are tons of great channels out there.
Who's your favorite? Besides us of course! π
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Daily Stitch
Chevron Rib Stitch
Knits and purls can be combined in a million different ways to create interesting textures.
This pattern uses them to make columns of diagonal lines which mirror each other.
Those columns then give the illusion of zigzag rows that make a subtle chevron pattern.
Use this stitch for scarves, blankets, or even a hat.
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Pattern Pick
Sidar Jewelspun Chevron Blanket
Chilly nights are upon us and it is time to turn on the fire and wrap yourself up in a hand-knit blanket!
This blanket knit using Sirdar Jewelspun has a funky and geometric design fit for your colorful space!
Constructed out of knitted stripes that are then sewn together to give the zigzag effect, this blanket is equal parts funky as well as fabulous!
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