Crochet Me Videos : Kristin Omdahl

Kristin Omdahl Talks about Crochet So Fine

emanuszak — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:23:03 GMT

Available now at http://shop.crochetme.com/Crochet/Books/Crochet-So-Fine.html. Author Kristin Omdahl talks with Eunny Jang about her new book Crochet So Fine. Check out the video to see Kristin's take on the techniques and inspiration of using thin yarns in her crochet.

Kristin Omdahl's Stella Wrap from Wrapped in Crochet - Knitting Daily TV episode 201

JaimeG — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:34:27 GMT

Designer and author Kristin Omdahl appears as a guest on Knitting Daily TV episode 201, demonstrating how to make the Stella Wrap, a crocheted lace wrap made-in-the-round, from her book, Wrapped in Crochet (Interweave, 2008). The Stella Wrap pattern--as seen on the cover of her book--is available for free download exclusively on the KnittingDailyTV.com website (click here to download the pattern). This segment was taped on location at the TNNA show.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Kristin Omdahl takes a fresh approach to crochet technique and construction in her new book Wrapped in Crochet (Interweave 2008). Featuring stitch patterns exclusive to Kristin and this book, Kristin shares 18 stunning patterns for crocheted scarves, wraps, and shawls.

Wrapped in Crochet includes:
--Techniques for every skill level of crochet
--Projects to fit every budget and time commitment
--Charts for every stitch pattern and motif featured in the book
--And, each pattern has diagrams for all constructions.

With Wrapped in Crochet, you'll create stunning crocheted scarves, wraps, and shawls using clever stitch motifs, innovative and traditional shaping, and a variety of crochet techniques and embellishment ideas. These one-of-a-kind pieces invite you to take your crochet to the next level. Project details include unusual edgings and motifs, color work, lace, ruffles, and tiers, and more.

Because sizing is usually not an issue with a scarf or a wrap, the projects featured here make the perfect gift. With designs full of variety from skill level to the time spent crocheting, there is sure to be something to get your hooks flying! Let these unique designs for scarves, shawls (circular, square, rectangle, and oval), capes, and card-wraps inspire you. Pick up your crochet hooks and wrap yourself in crochet today.

Crochet Corner with Kristin Omdahl - Knitting Daily TV episode 407

JaimeG — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:25:00 GMT

Knitting Daily TV Series 400 is excited to announce a new regular segment to the show - Crochet Corner with Kristin Omdahl. In this preview clip from episode 407, Kristin demonstrates working in rounds rather than rows to produce both flat motifs, as in granny squares or shawls, and three-dimensional items like hats. Click here to download the free pattern for the Granny Mania Motif Throw from Coats and Clark and Redheart Yarn.

Get the entire Series 400 of Knitting Daily on a 4-Disc DVD Collection! Click here to purchase DVDs of this season or previous seasons of Knitting Daily TV.

ABOUT THE SHOW: Knitting Daily TV is an exciting needle crafts how-to program on public television covering everything from knitting and crochet to stitching, felting, and spinning. The show guides viewers in learning to make fun yet smart one-of-a-kind designs using the latest products in yarn and fiber. Download free patterns, meet trendsetting knit and crochet designers, and improve or learn new skills and techniques.

Click here to find the PBS station nearest you airing the program. (You can enter your zip code or click "view all schedules/get listings" to see all the cities that air the show and when.)

Knitting Daily TV is airing on PBS stations nationwide and new markets are being added to the schedule all the time. Each individual public television station chooses when and if to air the program. If it is not airing in your local market, please call, write, or email and let them that know you are a viewer of the station and would like to see Knitting Daily TV. You can help bring Knitting Daily TV to your local PBS Station. Thank you!