Monday, October 17, 2011

LEAF: how to knit


Years ago my grandma gave me knitting lessons and it was one of the best gifts I've ever received.

With the economy in the toilet and the holidays right around the corner, I thought it was the perfect time to pass on what she taught me and debut the original gift DIY: a warm and cozy scarf.

So go grab some needles and your favorite ball of yarn, watch our newest LEAF video...and get your knit on!

For more of our leaked LEAF videos head right this way.

39 comments:

Nomadic D. said...

Such a great video, so pretty! I love knitting and actually just started up again myself, though I knit the other way, I think it's the german way? Not sure, I learned it from my mother who learned it from her mother... Perfect for a fall project!

http://nomadic-d.blogspot.com/

Gorete Sousa said...

Great VIDEO!!!

xx

Kate said...

Such a great video!

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Halle said...

Love! You make it look so easy!

Anonymous said...

LOVE YOUR LEAF VIDEOS! MORE PLEASE!

Cinja said...

useful useful useful! my mom once taught me but i forgot :/ i bet she won't have the nerves to teach me again..now i have this! thanks :)

Nimue said...

Omg, brilliant! I've never learned how to knit, but when I see this video it actually seems quite easy! Will definately start up a knitting project soon!

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Casla Twins said...

so nice!! :D

Fashion Tidbits said...

Looking cute geri!!! <3

Anonymous said...

what song is this?

geri hirsch said...

The song is "Indian Hill" by Cillie Barnes. Hope you enjoy! xx

LUU H. said...

ohh could you please make a video about mittens? ihave forever wanted to learn that way

One Favorite Thing said...

So wonderful! I've been thinking about taking up this winter hobby ... now I just have to! Thank you :)

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Hilary Nicole said...

I have always wanted to learn how to knit. This video definitely will help. Have a great day!

XO Hilary
thehippinista.blogspot.com/

Amanda said...

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I learned how to knit last year in a basic art class, but since then I've forgotten. This DIY was so simple to follow, and since it's nearly Fall I will be needing some cute, warm scarves :) Thanks again!

-Amanda
http://www.amandasphotogarden.blogspot.com

Ophelia said...

Fantastic video!

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Katie I KCandCo said...

Just posted your Bun Video on my blog today! (thank you!) I'm so glad you did a video on knitting 101- so many people would love to knit but just don't know how!

DNA (designers+artists) said...

Great video and tutorial!

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Mia Rivel said...

Beautiful Blog

-Mia xo
http://naturezfinest.blogspot.com/

amalie said...

great videoo. i'm currently knitting my first sweater. haha can't wait for the result!
xx

bravegrrl said...

you are so cute :)

pink.deco said...

It's beautiful to see that you continue what your grand mother teach you, and you look gorgeous doing it!
Very inspiring xo

Natalie said...

You always have the best music!

Wildthingsrunfast said...

Uh yeah, love this video!
I'm gonna knit me a bikini for the South African summer. Xo

http://wildthingsrunfaster.blogspot.com/

Giedre said...

you are very beautiful :))

Jay said...

Thanks for this video! I kind of knew how to knit a little bit... but I'm a lot better at crocheting.

I need to get started on my knitting projects. :)

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Ravenna Moreira said...

LOVELY VIDEO!!
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Ashley said...

Love this video! I recently started sewing and now this video is so inspirational to knitting!

Ashley
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MOM said...

Love!

Leotie Lovely said...

Wow, I've always wanted to learn how to knit and I guess I just did! Great video..thanks for sharing! off to by the goods to make my own scarf!

Wren said...

I love that knitting is back in style. It's such a great skill. Also I'm loving the LEAF videos. They are incredibly well done.

http://houseofwren.blogspot.com/

Audrey @ thebeautifulcollector.com said...

Great video and super inspiration, thank you for sharing! I love your blog :)

Thought I'd give you a tip on a great knitting pattern from a girl named Nikki Gabriel: She's made a series of unique knitting patterns that are designed to be made in stages by simple shapes. I'm knitting my own cardigan now, by just knitting squares! Hope you like it! xx

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SomeKindOfStyle said...

this fabulous and a great DIY Tutorial, for sure! will need to start knitting again1 xoxo

Anonymous said...

Love this video.

Can you please share the size of your knitting needles and the type of yarn you used?

Julie Søndergaard said...

What kind of knitting is it? Because i have never seen it that way. When i knit i normally only use my hands to hold the pens, or whatever it is called in english, and not to move the thread/yarn.

- Julie
http://enkreativkvinde.blogspot.com
(a danish blog)

adelle said...

Hi,

Can you please share the size of your knitting needles and the type of yarn you used?

Thank you! :)

geri hirsch said...
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geri hirsch said...

Thanks guys!

The yarn is Lion brand and the needles are size 13.

Hope that helps! Please send pics if you knit something up!

xo,

Geri