The Marshmallow Earflap Hat

In this video, learn how to wind a skein of yarn into a beautiful yarn cake using an umbrella swift and ball winder. Knitting instructor Shaina Bilow has lots of tips throughout the video to help make the process of winding yarn go smoothly for you. Shaina's favorite ball winder: https://amzn.to/42Afm57 Shaina's favorite wooden umbrella swift: https://amzn.to/3Cu6un2

Knit the adorable and cozy Marshmallow Earflap Hat in Bulky Weight Yarn. Get the FREE pattern here: https://www.shainabilow.com/free-patterns Shown here in Summer Camp Fibers Marshmallow Bulky in "Adventure Alley" https://summercampfibers.com/collections/summer-camp-fibers-hand-dyed-marshmallow-bulky-yarn Shaina's Long Tail Cast On tutorial: https://youtu.be/E_Vl2sud5cE?si=jVILDIrJ-Wf4q4I0 This step-by-step video guide will walk you through all the parts of knitting this hat and includes tutorials for: Knitting the iCord Making the earflaps Casting on and joining in the round Attaching the earflaps Knitting the brim Knitting the body Shaping the crown Working with DPN Fastening off and weaving in ends Steaming the hat

In this video, watch as Shaina demonstrates how to wind a skein of yarn into a ball. Tools needed: Chair, scissors, and hands.

Learn how to work the beautiful and simple Shadow Wrap (aka Twin-Stitch) Short Rows in this tutorial video. The short rows are alternated in this video, showing them on the knit side and purl side. Work the short rows as follows: Knit Row a. Where indicated, insert the tip of the right needle from back to front into the top of the stitch BELOW the stitch on the left needle. b. Place the new stitch on the left needle and knit into it. c. Slip the stitch from the right needle to the left needle without twisting it. There are two stitches coming out for the same stitch. d. Turn the work and complete the next row. When you encounter the doubled stitch on the subsequent knit row, knit the two parts of the stitch together. Purl Row a. Where indicated, slip the next stitch purlwise with the yarn in the front. b. Insert the left hand needle up through the purl bump in the stitch BELOW the stitch on the right hand needle and then purl it. c. Slip the doubled stitch to the left needle. d. Turn the work and complete the next row. When you encounter the doubled stitch on the subsequent purl row, purl the two parts of the stitch together.

In this video, learn how to work Japanese Short Rows and create beautiful slopes in your knits. The short rows alternate between being shown on the knit and purl sides. To work the Japanese Short Row: Knit or Purl Row a. Where indicated, turn the work. Place a stitch marker around the working yarn. b. Bring the yarn to the WS of the work and slip one stitch purlwise from the left needle to the right needle. c. Work the next stitch TIGHTLY, making sure that the stitch marker is between the slipped stitch and the stitch just worked. To resolve the turn (KNIT ROW) – work to the gap. Lift the stitch marker and put the loop on the left hand needle. Knit two together. To resolve the turn (PURL ROW) - work to the gap. Slip the stitch purlwise from the left needle to the right needle. Lift the stitch marker and put the loop on the left hand needle. Replace the slipped stitch to the left needle. Purl two together.

in this tutorial video, learn how to pick up stitches PURLWISE along the edge of your knitting. This technique is most commonly used in Entrelac knitting and is also used occasionally on knit garments and accessories. Tutorial by knitting teacher and knitwear designer Shaina Bilow

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