Author: WPInitiator

A demonstration of how to stop and restart on a bicycle, by putting one foot on the ground and raising the opposite pedal to be ready to restart. This is important so the saddle can be high enough to allow efficient pedaling, and for a quick restart when there is a gap in traffic or…

In this DROPS video we show how to embroider a flower to your knitted piece. Use this technique to give life to an old scarf or sweater. The choices of sizes and colors are endless… This video has NO SOUND – you must read the pattern to be able to follow this video properly. You’ll…

In this DROPS video we show how to do a knitted cast on (aka cable method). This is a great way to cast on when you want a firm nice edge. Also a nice method when casting on new sts at the end of a row. This video has NO SOUND – you must read…

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit a blackberry pattern. The pattern is divisible by 4 sts. 1st and 3rd row (right side): Purl. 2nd row (wrong side): *K 1, P 1, K 1 in the same stitch, P 3 tog in next st*, repeat from *-* throughout the row. 4th row:…

People are alive — they behave and respond. Creations within the computer can also live, behave, and respond… if they are allowed to. The message of this talk is that computer-based art tools should embrace both forms of life — artists behaving through real-time performance, and art behaving through real-time simulation. Everything we draw should…

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit stockinette (stocking) stitch. Stockinette is the most common technique to create an even surface on the outside of your garment. Work back and forth on the needles as we do in this video, you knit all sts on all rows from right side. On the…

In this DROPS video we show you everything from cast on, knit your stitches back and forth, and to end your piece with bind off. Mastering these techniques is the start of many exciting projects as your first dish cloth, potholder or headband… When knitting all sts on every row, it’s called garter stitch. The…

In this DROPS video we show how to do Tunesian crochet. Tunesian (Afghan) crochet is a technique that makes your work look knitted (for larger project you use a long crochet hook, called an Afghan hook). Start with a row of chain stitches. Work first row by inserting the hook back into the second chain…

In this DROPS video we show how you can knit Fair Isle (2 colour knitting) using the US/UK method. In this video we are following a chart back and forth on needles, knitting with two colors. The color that not is knitted is following behind the work when knitting RS rows. Make sure it’s not…