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This video is meant to support my Bayshore Bandana Cowl pattern, by showing you the basic stitch, increase rows, and edging. You'll need to purchase the pattern to get the full details on the number of stitches and sizing, and it will be released January 30th, 2025. Have fun mixing colors or even different yarns with this squishy lace bandana cowl perfect for single skeins. Designed for the 202...

I'm a beta tester for The Winder, a new yarn swift designed by Carrie of Alpenglow Yarn, trying it out to help refine the design before it goes into full production, although I'll likely have trouble thinking of much to improve it. I recorded a video winding a ball with this swift, which is so well designed: easy to set up, smooth winding, and lots of sparkles! You can't order of of these yet, ...

This video shows how to separate the sleeves from body on a round yoke crocheted sweater, the Curvature Jacket by Kira K Designs. You can purchase the pattern for full instructions.

To support my Curvature Jacket crochet pattern, this video shows how to work Linked Double Crochet as well as how to increase, decrease, work short rows, and check gauge in this stitch pattern. The Curvature Jacket pattern is available on kirakdesigns.com as well as Ravelry and LoveCrafts. More videos will be added showing later parts of this project, including dividing the yoke, starting a sle...

Half Double Crochet stitch from the beginning, starting with a slip knot and foundation chain, and using markers to help track the end of each row.

Foundation double crochet, an alternative to crocheting a foundation chain and then a row of double crochet. It's easier to count and less likely to result in a tight bottom edge.

Foundation single crochet, an alternative to crocheting a foundation chain and then a row of single crochet. It's easier to count and less likely to result in a tight bottom edge.

Knit stitch and purl stitch done with the yarn held in the non-dominant hand, called "picking" or "Continental style".

Demonstration of using a Speedweve Loom, also known as a mending loom or darning loom, and doubled cashmere/nylon reinforcing thread to fix a hole in a knitted sock with two colors in a houndstooth pattern. The process is shown from beginning to end, including attaching the loom and finishing the yarn tails. Loom shown is made by Alexon Ver.

Demonstration of using a Speedweve Loom, also known as a mending loom or darning loom, and wool/nylon reinforcing thread to fix a hole in a knitted sock with plain weave. Loom shown is by Alexon Ver

A demonstration of how to separate a top-down knitted yoke into the body and sleeves, shown on the Lattice Pullover by Kira K Designs. Techniques include transferring sleeve stitches to scrap yarn holders, casting on underarm stitches with Double Twisted Loop Cast On, and using stitch markers. Pattern: Lattice Pullover available at www.kirakdesigns.com Yarn: Sincere Sheep Coastal

Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs shows knitting and crochet samples in lace stitches as part of Stitches Expo at Home virtual event in July 2022. A range of fiber content, lace styles, and yarn weights are shown, as well as all-over lace, edgings, and inset panels. Tips for tracking lace knitting and blocking are included in this presentation. All are available as patterns and many accessories ar...

Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs shares knitting and crochet sample projects with tantalizing textures, as part of Stitches Expo at Home in July 2022. Patterns and kits are available at www.kirakdesigns.com.

Kira Dulaney of Kira K Designs shows knitting and crochet patterns and kits while sharing some tips and tricks for keeping track of patterns, getting a big payoff for just a little extra effort, making gifts that will be appreciated, and letting beautiful yarn do most of the work for you. This was a presentation during Stitches Expo at Home in May 2022. Patterns and kits can be found at www.kir...

Tips for Combining Colors in Knitting and Crochet

Luxurious Lace Kira K Designs vendor market

Smashing Single Skein Projects Kira K Designs vendor market

Yipes Stripes - Kira K Designs at the Stitches at Home vendor market

Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, and Treble Crochet

Knit Stitch and Purl Stitch

Crocheting a Foundation Chain and Single Crochet

Undoing Crochet Provisional Cast On

Crocheted Provisional Cast On

Lace Bind Off

Chain Bind Off

Backstitch Bind Off

Knitted Cast On and Cable Cast On

Decrease Bind Off

Chain Cast On