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The directions read: knit into the front and back of the next stitch. Say wha???
It was evening. Late enough that I didn't want to call one of my knitting friends and hope to get directions over the phone. I wouldn't be seeing any of them for almost a week. But I was into the pattern and wanted to continue working. I did the only reasonable: went to YouTube and searched for a video to help me.
Crazy Aunt Purl came to my rescue with this quick little number
Knitting Clip: Increase (Knit in F&B)
Right then and there my fondness for searching the popular video site to find craft instructions and inspiration was born. Whether I might wish to learn a provisional knitting cast on or have Ami Simms teach me her invisible Applique technique. Scrapbooking? Tatting? You can find it all!
Getting the answer to a question immediately? Priceless.
A little more exploration has provided me with many rich and wonder resources to be found on YouTube.
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MAKE takes time at their MakerFaires to film some of the activities. Artists are also occasionally filmed, which let me learn how to make Crochet Market Bags from used Plastic Bags:
Beyond finding help with a project or inspiration for something new, there are video podcasts that regularly post.
ThreadBanger -the youth-driven DIY Fashion and Craft network- has a YouTube presence. Hosts Rob and Corinne star in a new ThreadHeads episode every Friday, and I Spy DIY episodes appear on Wednesday. If you know a teen or twenty-something DIY crafter, they most likely are familiar with ThreadBanger.
For a vlog with a British accent, CRAFTS CHANNEL describes itself as:
your online masterclass for crafting techniques. We have dozens of video demonstrations that are jam-packed with ideas and inspiration for you to try - all from the comfort of your own home! From wire work to felting, paper sculpting and polymer clay, we've got it covered.
I like that all their videos are short and to the point. A three minute video fits right in my time and (diminishing) attention span.
Do you love the idea of Soap Making? Anne-Marie Faiola has just started uploading weekly lessons in making soaps and toiletries at SoapQueen.
Knitting maven Cat Bordhi uploaded a series of videos to demonstrate some of the more challenging particular points in knitting: things such as wrapping stitches on a heel turn, knitting on circular needles or trying moebius knitting.
Do you have a favorite crafty video you recommend all the time? A favorite crafty vlogger? Or have you ever your own crafty videos to YouTube? Hit us up in the comments and share...
Major hat tip to @SisterDiane from CraftyPod for her assistance in sourcing some of these videos.
Debra Roby blogs her creative life at A Stitch in Time and her journey to fitness at Weight for Deb.
