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JUDY GRAHAM HAS BEEN KNITTING FOR FILMS AND TV FOR 30 YEARS AND HAND KNITTING FOR OVER 50 YEARS

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

TRIANGLE EDGING 1


I'm still traveling, but finally got a new video on the web-site. It's the first part of how to knit a triangle edging. This edging looks nice on the bottom of a garment or on a scarf or afghan. Try it, you'll like it!
My posts will be sporadic for the next few weeks, but do keep looking and watching. I can get them on Youtube easy enough, but it takes someone other than me to get them on the web-site. I admire all of you who really understands the language of html.
We finally did get the search engine on the web-site. Thanks to all of you who asked for that. It does help, you were all right.
I'm also amazed at all of you who are making Christmas gifts now. How organized some people are!

Sunday, May 31, 2009

BEEN TRAVELLING


Haven't posted any new videos or been able to answer any e-mails for a few weeks due to the fact that I've been on the road visiting in-laws, kids, grand kids and friends all across the country. I've finally settled in one place where I'll be long enough to do some posting so look for a new video in the next few days and also e-mails for all your questions.
By the way, I get many requests for pictures of me so here I am, my face instead of just my hands. The photo was taken on the grounds of Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony, in Lenox, Ma. on a beautiful sunny day.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

THE STOCKINETTE STITCH - FREE VIDEO


There is a new free VIDEO on the web-site. It's a simple demonstration of how to do the stockinette stitch. The stockinette stitch is the most widely used stitch in knitting. It is simply to knit one row and purl the next. Those 2 rows make up the pattern. It's used for everything. Just remember that it does curl up at the bottom and on the sides so if you're making a scarf and you don't want it to curl use another stitch. There's no way around it.
Happy knitting!

Monday, May 04, 2009

PICOT HEM - FREE VIDEO


A new free video is on the web-site. It's a demonstration of how to make a PICOT HEM on your knitting. It's way easier than you would think so look at the video and give it a try. Remember that the thinner the yarn the less bulky the hem will be.
Happy knitting!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

E-MAIL QUESTIONS ANSWERED 1


So many people asking me so many questions! In this free video I try to answer some of them and demonstrate my tips. Watch the video to see if I've answered your question. If not, it'll be on another future video. Keep watching and keep clicking. Remember that my site is an ad supported site. Thanks so much.
Happy knitting!

Monday, April 20, 2009

HOW TO KNIT THE GARTER STITCH - FREE VIDEO


This video has been on Youtube for several days and is now on the web-site. I'm really surprised about how much mail I've gotten about it. The garter stitch is the most elementary stitch in knitting. You simply knit every row. I always put the videos on Youtube first, because it's easier for me. I still haven't learned the language of web-sites and have to ask someone else to do it for me. The quality is better on the web-site, but if you have a Mac you have to go to Youtube.
I love getting your e-mails, your questions and, of course, your nice comments about my videos. I'd really appreciate it if you would click on the ads. The ads support the web-site.
Keep watching and Happy knitting!

Monday, April 13, 2009

BIND OFF RIBBING ON DOUBLE POINTED NEEDLES - FREE VIDEO

The free video demonstration on how to bind off ribbing on double pointed needles is now on the web-site. It's the same as binding off on straight needles, just a little harder because you have to eliminate the needles as you bind off and you have to be sure to do your knit and your purl bind offs in order. Guess what? If you make a mistake it won't be the end of the world! So many of you asked for this demonstration. Hope it helps. Scroll down to the last video listed.
Happy knitting!