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NEW VIDEOS:

Buttons & Embellishments with Polymer Clay with Tory Hughes This video includes all the information you'll need to make a large variety of buttons and embellishments of the polymer clay button. You will learn to design and make buttons iwth patterns int he body of the clay, and others that use molding techniques, metallic powders, and yarn or thread. $39.95

Spinning and Plying Textured Yarns with Patsy Zawistoski, 117 minutes, $39.95. This intermediate spinning video features over 15 different novelty yarn types, including cabled, knotted, soft twist single, spiral, 3-pass boucle, core-spun boucle, and mixed twist "illegal" spiral yarns. Learn to unravel and de-code yarns that you want to duplicate.

Dress Your Loom the Swedish Way with Becky Ashenden, 120 min. Includes all you need to know from Winding the Warp to the Countermarch Tie-Up. $49.95

Learn to Crochet Susan Bates $29.95

Tie-Dye Made Easy (uses Procion dyes) $29.95.

Knitting videos
ELIZABETH ZIMMERMAN/MEG SWANSON SERIES--our most popular knitting series:
K01: Knitting Glossary with Elizabeth Zimmerman and Meg Swansen These videos demonstrate 100 knitting techniques from this mother/daughter knitting virtuosi.
240 minutes $66.95 (2 tapes) Rental fee $7.50 for both.
K02: Knitting Around with Elizabeth Zimmerman and Meg Swansen This set of three videos presents a dozen programs from the Wool Gathering series. Each program provides complete instructions for a classic project with variations. These two knitting experts give tricks and tips as well as complete instructions for timeless patterns including a Shetland lace shawl, a Fair Isle pullover, a drop-shoulder Norwegian sweater with patterning and more.
$95 (3 tapes) Rental fee is $10 for all three.
K16 Knitting Workshop with Elizabeth Zimmermann This 3 video set is from a 12-part series that starts with the basics by knitting a hat. Then, on to sweaters and more advanced techniques including shaping, lace patterns, Arans, Guernseys and Fair Isle designs. This video demonstrates the techniques in the book by the same name. An excellent tape/book for learning to knit for both beginning and advanced knitters. My copy is well-worn!
6 hours $95.00 Rental fee is $10 for all three tapes.
K04: I-Cord Gloves with Meg Swansen I-cord fingers are knit on 2 needles, united, and the glove finished in the round on double point and circular needles. Two different thumb gussets are shown plus a gauntlet color pattern. A matching cap complements the gloves. Many techniques are presented.
60 minutes $27.95
K08: Swedish Dubbelmossa & Scarf Hat with Meg Swansen Learn to make a traditional patterned Swedish stocking cap that folds to produce 4 thicknesses over the ears & forehead, sealed at either end. Meg's Jogles Circular Color-Pattern trick is demonstrated in this circular hat and scarf.
60 minutes $27.95
K12 Cardigan Details with Meg Swansen This video includes all the techniques necessary to knit a basic circular drop-shoulder cardigan. The pattern includes a small color pattern at the top of the body and sleeves, and a scooped out neckline.
90 minutes $29.95
K15 Faroe Island Sweater with Meg Swansen Like its cousin the Norwegian Luskofte, this beautiful garment is recognizable at a distance.
60 minutes $27.95
K17: Mananita (lace poncho) with Meg Swansen Meg teaches you how to knit the Peacock lace version with its triple YO and sideways lace border.
60 minutes $27.95
K18 Puzzle-Pillow Blanket with Meg Swansen A great project for new knitters; you will knit a mysterious garter-stitch blanket that folds into its own attached pillow cover.
30 minutes $22.95
K19 Russian Prime Sweater with Meg Swansen A unique technique is demonstrated on this beautiful Russian all over color pattern.
60 minutes $27.95
K20 Saddle-Sleeve Sweater with Meg Swansen The V-neck design cardigan is unique in that the garter-stitch saddle-sleeves are worked from the center neck-gack to each cuff. Written instructions accompany this video.
90 minutes $29.95
K21 Shawl-Collared Vest with Meg Swansen This circular knitted vest if knit in moderately heavy wool from lower edge up. Includes casting on, twisted rib, backward loop increase, L and R cable, the cable trick, Kangaroo Pouch steeks, phoney seams, & much more.
60 minutes $27.95
K22 Spiral Yoke Sweater with Meg Swansen Knit a seamless pullover, demonstrating (EPS), phoney seams, hems, short rows, traveling stitches, knitting backwards and a new method of sewn casting-off. No cutting is done in this sweater.
60 minutes $27.95
K23 Swedish Dubbelmossa & Scarf Hat with Meg Swansen Learn to make a traditional patterned Swedish stocking cap that fold to produce 4 thicknesses over the ears & forehead, sealed at either end.
60 minutes $27.95

NANCIE WISEMAN SERIES:
NW1 (K05) Continental Knitting with Nancy Wiseman This technique of knitting with the right hand while holding the yarn in the left is known for its speed and smoothness. Knit, purl, ribbing, increases, and decreases are shown plus a brief description of Fair Isle knitting. Close-ups of techniques are very helpful.
60 minutes $25.00
NW2 (K11) Entrelac and Seamless Bobbinless Argyle Socks Entrelac, which consists of left and right slanting squares resembling basketweave, and the argyle technique presented in this video are both knit section by section and joined as you progress. Written instructions included. Assumes basic sock-knitting knowledge.
60 minutes $24.95
NW3 (K24) Basic Sock Video with Nancie Wiseman
This video includes everything you need to know to make socks, from casting on with double- pointed needles to turning the heel to grafting the toe with Kitchener stitch. Includes a pattern in three weights of yarn.
NW4 (K25) Hand-Knitted Lace with Nancie Wiseman Learn the basic of knitted lace, including bind-on and cast-off for borders, starting a doilie in the center, how to block and finish lace projects, and how to properly store lace. You will knit a lace sampler (instructions included), using either the American or continental knitting technique.
100 minutes $39.95
NW5 (K26) Learn to Knit: Basic Knitting and Sweater Finishing In this video, you will create a small cardigan using 1 skein of worsted weight yarn. This teddy- or doll-size sweater will teach you all the techniques you need to know to make full-size sweaters: buttonholes, button bands, finishing, and joining. Includes written instructions.
120 minutes $49.95
NW6 ( K27) Three Techniques for More Colorful Knitting Learn to use slipped stitches, intarsia, and fair isle to add color to your knitting! Close-ups are used to demonstrate each technique in both American and Continental styles. 80 minutes $35.00

OTHER AUTHORS:
K13 Knitting Marlene's Way Cuff to Cuff with Marlene Andreasdottir Experience Marlene's unique style and depth of knowledge as you learn to knit a pullover sweater from one cuff to the other. Pattern instructions for a childs and adult sweater are included.
120 minutes $39.95
K07: Knitting--From Start to Finishing with Bev Dillon A complete knitting course with pattern booklet. Knitting basics, both American and Continental styles, are presented, as well as the following topics: needles, yarn, measurements, increases, decreases, texture, cables, lace, seams, joining, finishing, buttonholes, color knitting and more! 150 minutes $44.95
K14 Knitting--Multi-Color techniques for Handknitters with Susie Hodges This intermediate knitting course assumes that you already know knitting basics, how to cast on, kit & purl. You will learn how to carry multiple strands of yarn in both hands at the same time, as you combine the British and Continental methods.
117 minutes $39.95
K10: How to Knit Socks, by Leslye Solomon (specify hand-knitting or machine-knitting version) These 60-minute tapes have wonderful instruction and close-ups of techniques for all those tricky sock skills! $34.95 each (no renting available)
K06: Knitting with Erica Wilson Cast on, knit, purl, garter, ribbing, increase, cast off, picking up stitches, slip stitch joining as well as both right- and left-hand carrying techniques are presented. Erica teaches you to knit a simple, one-piece sweater. In addition, detailed presentations of double knitting, duplicate stitch, and embroidery on knitting are explained. This is a comprehensive beginner's course.
55 minutes $29.95
K09: The Finishing Touch Video by Jean James & Sandy Kreiss Great close-ups of techniques including weaving seams, buttonholes, setting in sleeves, picking up stitches, a rolled edge cast on and cast off. A great reference tool.
$25.75

Machine Knitting
MK02: Machine Knitter's UH OH Video with Leslye Solomon A handy reference manual for machine knitters, this video helps you get through those frustrating moments when the machine seems to be against you. Leslye helps you understand your machine.
Sorry, no rental available. $34.95

Spinning videos
PATSY ZAWISTOSKI:
PZ1 (S04): Spinning Wool: Basics and Beyond--Wheels, Fiber Preparation, and Spinning Techniques with Patsy Zawistoski Everything you need to know about getting your wheel set up correctly, producing woolen & worsted yarns, fingered draft, double drafting, and spinning a parallel preparation. Demonstrates plying techniques for 2- and 3-ply yarns.
102 minutes $39.95
PZ2 (S05): Spinning Cotton, Silk, and Flax with Patsy Zawistoski Each of these fibers requires modifications on your spinning technique. Learn about the various preparations available, and appropriate drafting, plying, and finishing techniques for each.
111 minutes $39.95
PZ3 (S08): Spinning and Plying Textured Yarns with Patsy Zawistoski This intermediate spinning video features over 15 different novelty yarn types, including cabled, knotted, soft twist single, spiral, 3-pass boucle, core-spun boucle, and mixed twist "illegal" spiral yarns. Learn to unravel and de-code yarns that you want to duplicate.
117 minutes $39.95

OTHERS: (alphabetical by artist)
S01: Drop Spindle Spinning with Melda Montgomery Learn how to spin in the ancient tradition! Demonstrates fiber preparation, spinning from the fold, plying, spinning locks, and creating novelty yarns on a low-whorl spindle. Available separately or in a kit with a high or low whorl spindle, 6 oz of prepared wool, and 1 oz of dyed mohair locks.
39 minutes $19.95 KIT: $32.95
S06: Spinning Exotic Fibers & Novelty Yarns with Judith MacKenzie In this video you will learn how to spin many exotic fibers, including camel, llama, alpaca, cashmere, angora, dog, rabbit, and, of course, quiviuet from our friend the musk ox. The video also includes live footage of many of these animals so that you can become better acquainted. You will also learn how to spin many types of novelty yam using a combination of fibers and spinning techniques. Tips on buying these fibers and the best end use of the yarn are also included.
96 minutes $34.95
S02: Fiber Preparation and Multi-Color Blending Techniques with Deb Menz This video includes many wonderful ways to prepare fiber for spinning, using both drum carder and combs. The focus is on how to use fibers that have already been dyed to create multicolored yams. It starts with drum carding " 1 0 1 " - how to effectively choose and use a drum carder. Then it's on to blending colors to create new colors. You'll learn how to get predictable results, how to blend luxury fibers, & how to create multicolored drum carded batts so the colors stay clear and bright. Multicolored yarns can also be created using combs. By using already combed and dyed solid wool top, the multi-colors will be created by using a multistep process of arrangement of colors on wide combs or hackles. Designing plied yams with color effects in mind concludes this video workshop.
100 minutes $34.95
S03: Handspinning Wool--Advanced Techniques with Mabel Ross Mabel simplifies the process of spinning precisely your desired yarn, demonstrating woolen and worsted techniques as well as fiber preparation. Techniques for producing very bulky to very fine yarns are also presented.
112 minutes $39.95
S07: Spinning and Weaving the Ashford Way A newly revised versionshowcases all the latest Ashford equipment. Assembly of an Ashford spinning wheel and table loom are presented, plus basic techniques for woolen and worsted spinning and a wonderfully easy warping technique. Finally, an inspiring rainbow dyeing technique is presented.
67 minutes $10.00

Dyeing videos
D01: The Art of Fiber Dyeing by Sandy SitzmanThree dye approaches for protein fibers are presented in this video, including the use of union dyes, rainbow dyeing with acid dyes, and injection dyeing with acid dyes. Methods are presented for dyeing unspun fiber, although they work equally well with yarn. Written outline and source list included. 53 minutes $29.50
D02: NEW: Fiber Dyeing--Immersion and Painting of Protein Fibers with Deb Menz Beginning with a full fleece, you will learn proper skirting, sorting and scouring techniques as you prepare the fiber for dyeing. The applying of color to protein fibers before the fibers are spun is easy and fun. First, learn step-by-step how to use the dyes and dye your fibers in a dyepot. (Deb will be working with Lanaset Dyes.) A color wheel is used as a reference to figure out how to mix your own colors and to create your own dye formulas. A second approach to applying color on fibers, direct painting of dye onto unspun roving, is also presented. You will also learn how to use the painted fibers to create complex, repeatable multicolored yarns.
60 minutes $29.50
W16 Warp Painting Plus...Garment Design and Construction Tips Mollie Freeman and Sara Lamb Learn the complete warp painting process using a direct application technique with fiber reactive dyes using a "batching" technique for setting the dyes. You will be able to weave a variety of beautiful fabrics, all in plain weave! Includes a beautiful scarf project and information on more advanced jacket and vest projects. Supplies needed: 5/2 cotton, 2 or more harness loom.
90 minutes $39.95

Felting videos
F01: Feltmaking by Hand--The Basic Process by Anne Vickrey Learn how to choose the best wool for felting, how to prepare fleece for felting, and how to make your own patterns. Complete instructions for making a hat and ideas for many other projects are included.
51 minutes $29.50
F02: Garments and Surface Design Techniques by Anne Vickrey This video presents advanced felting techniques, including surface design techniques that can be done before or after felting, with a variety of inlay techniques. Complete step-by-step instructions for creating a large seamless felt garment are included.
94 minutes $34.95

Weaving videos
W01: Introduction to Weaving with Deborah Chandler Designed for the new weaver, this video introduces you to weaving tools, yarns, and equipment. Learn how to calculate and measure yarn quantities needed, and how to wind your warp using a warping board. This video serves as a prerequisite to all other weaving videos for those who are new to weaving. 57 minutes $29.95
W02: Beginning Four-Harness Weaving with Deborah Chandler This excellent video serves as a well-outlined course for the beginning weaver. The video starts with measuring a warp on a warping board and warping the loom from front to back. Learn how to read a weaving draft (pattern), how to tie up the loom (direct tie-up), and how to weave a number of different structures: plain weave, basket weave, rib weave with one and two colors, several twill combinations, and the basics of double-weave. The video closely follows her book, Learning to Weave (hardback, $24.95).
86 minutes $34.95
W08 Warping & Loom Preparation with Sallie Guy Successful warping is just a video away! Weavers can measure warps easily using from 4 to 20 ends at a time with a stationary warping paddle. The motion is rhythmical, crosses are made quickly, and all warp ends remain untwisted.
88 minutes $29.95
W09 Handwoven Fabric Structure & Pattern with Madelyn van der Hoogt Let Madelyn assist you as she answers your questions about weave structure and pattern as she classifies and clarifies the difference. A pocket dictionary is included which features a "family Tree of Weaves." A great way to really understand what you are weaving. 45 minutes $19.95
W15 Dress Your Loom the Swedish Way Becky Ashenden Learn the Swedish style of warping a Scandinavian-style loom in this information-packed video. Becky gives you the confidence to dismantle parts of the loom to make threading easier. A back-to-front threading method leaves little room for error. Learn how to wind the warp onto the reel, beaming the warp, threading the heddles, sleying the reed, and tying the warp to the front of the loom. Then, learn important information on tie-ups for counterbalance as well as countermarche looms.
120 minutes $49.95
W03: Navajo Weaving--Sharing the Technique and Tradition with Angie Walker Maloney and Susanne Clark This comprehensive 3-hour video workshop begins with an introduction to your instructors and personal remarks by Navajo weaver, Angie Walker Maloney. It includes information on tools, yarn and equipment, and a look at several different styles of Navajo looms. You will learn how to spin and ply edging cord, prepare the warp, apply the edging cord, and make the heddles. Tips on how to use the loom, create the sheds, and use the tools get you started. As you begin weaving, you will learn the secret of laying in the first row. You will learn how to weave stripes, vertical lines (by interlocking wefts on the same row), squares or blocks, diagonals and diamonds. You can follow along by weaving the design provided, or create one of your own based upon the discussion in "Planning a Rug Design," which includes specific information on weaving a design that reverses at the center of the rug. You will learn many tips and solutions to potential problems throughout the video. And, Angie's method of finishing a rug the Navajo way is magic! All this plus stories, traditions and rugs that will inspire.
3 hours $39.95
W04: Rugweaving: Block Weaves and Shaft Switching by Jason Collingwood. In this comprehensive video workshop, Collingwood provides all you need to know to weave a timeless weft-faced rug. A discussion on tools and materials is followed by step-by-step warping instructions. Learn how to beam for high tension, produce neat and durable selvedges, and finish the fringes. You will learn how to create blocks of color using standard threading and then how to manipulate warp threads (shaft switching) to allow almost unlimited possibilities for color placement with a 4-harness loom. Jason demonstrates on a jack-type floor loom how any loom can be adapted to shaft switching. Inspiring examples are shown throughout.
134 minutes $39.95
W12 Rigid Heddle Weaving, Level 1 Betty Davenport will amaze you with what can be produced on this small, inexpensive, and very portable loom! Two warping processes are presented, as well as finishing techniques. Projects include a wool scarf and cotton placemats that use pick-up sticks to create different weave structures. (Assumes knowledge of calculating and measuring warp--rent Introduction to Weaving if necessary.)
93 minutes $34.95
W13 Card Weaving Candace Crockett This fascinating off-loom weaving technique uses threaded cards that are manipulated to create woven fabric. Learn how to measure warp, thread the cards, set up and weave patterned bands, and how to stitch the bands together to create larger fabric. Two projects are included: a multi-purpose cotton band and, using completely different warping and weaving process, a wool totebag. You'll need cardweaving cards ($10 for 50) and yarn.
97 minutes $34.95
W16 Warp Painting Plus...Garment Design and Construction Tips Mollie Freeman and Sara Lamb Learn the complete warp painting process using a direct application technique with fiber reactive dyes using a "batching" technique for setting the dyes. You will be able to weave a variety of beautiful fabrics, all in plain weave! Includes a beautiful scarf project and information on more advanced jacket and vest projects. Supplies needed: 5/2 cotton, 2 or more harness loom.
90 minutes $39.95

TRIANGULAR LOOMS:
W07 Tri-Babies and Handwoven Triangular Shawls with Barbara Borgerd This clever handweaving technique requires a simple portable triangular frame loom which you can make following the written instructions. No loom warping, cutting or measuring is required and there is no waste since you weave with a continuous loop of yarn.
58 minutes $29.95
W14 Triangle Frame Loom Weaving Magic for Shawls, Blankets, Jackets & More Carol Leigh Brack-Kaiser Weaving is done with a continuous strand of yarn for both warp and weft, eliminating measurement of warp threads as well as threading through heddles and reeds. Weave a 6-foot sampler shawl as you learn these techniques. No experience necessary!
89 minutes $34.95

TAPESTRY:
W05: Tapestry 1 by Nancy Harvey This hands-on course presents how to weave horizontal, vertical, diagonal, circular, vertical curving and horizontal curving shapes using a variety of tapestry techniques. Three projects are used to illustrate these techniques.
110 minutes $39.95
W06: Tapestry ll by Nancy Harvey This video takes up where Tapestry l leaves off, with instruction for horizontal shading, hatching, hachures and floating bars, vertical shading, vertical outlining, and refinements of many interlocking techniques. A tote-bag project is used to illustrate the techniques presented in this hands-on video.
107 minutes $39.95
W10 American Tapestry Today: An exhibition, 1990 This juried exhibition was sponsored by the American Tapestry Alliance which includes 25 pieces of tapestry artists from 13 states. You will enjoy the visual feast of each tapestry.
28 minutes $19.00

Bodywork and miscellaneous videos
M01: Bodywork for Weavers and Fiber Artists with Tracy Penfield A program of stretches and visualizations help those of us with sedentary occupations alleviate muscle and emotional tension resulting from long hours of weaving, quilting, typing, etc. It is a unique blend of kinesthetic and imaginative movements which relax and invigorate both body and mind. Includes sets of easy-to-do exercises at your work space plus floor exercises and a flowing, stretching dance segment.
60 minutes $29.95
M04 Beyond Ergonomics: Solutions to Cyberstress with Tracy Penfield Join movement educator Tracy Penfield on a journey away from your computer work as she guides you through simple stretches and visualization designed to balance and revitalize your body and your mind. Not just for computer users, these stretching movements are easy to do in the workplace and allow you to relax and take a short break. Good for allevi ating tension, stress and fatigue muscles. 43 minutes $29.95

M02: Wool Challenge This documentary thoroughly describes the entire process of transforming raw wool into a woven garment. Great for children.
19 minutes $14.95

M03 Kumihimo This new video explores this Japanese braiding technique, including how to make a kumihimo stand.
60 minutes $39.95

Tatting
T01: Tatting From Start to Finishing with Bev Dillon This video is a tatted lace course accompanied by a 16-page booklet. The tape covers the basic stitch, one shuttle lace, shuttle and ball lace, two shuttle tatting, mock picots and mock rings, split rings and bridges, Japanese knot, twisted stitch and beads, padded tatting and petal tatting.
120 minutes $44.95

Crochet
C01 Learn to Crochet Susan Bates Introduction to crocheting, including information on yarn and hooks, plus the basics: slip stitches, chain, and single, half-double, and double crochet. Learn how to join threads as well as joining rounds, clusters, and shells. Then, travel to intriguing lands to learn about the roots of this craft!
49 minutes $29.95
C02 Tapestry Crochet Carol Norton This technique makes it easy to create multicolor motifs, as one yarn is carried as the core while the other is worked. Tapestry crochet, also known as jacquard, mosaic, or hard crochet, differs from regular crochet in its texture and tension. Learn the technique while making a 2-color eyeglass case, then apply these techniques to a bag or pillow.
71 minutes $29.95