Video Tutorials and Guides

The video links provided below are to assist you in working techniques found in my patterns. The methods shown in the videos are my preferred way of working the technique. I believe however, that there is never a wrong way to do a technique. If you are happy with the results, then you are doing it right (although that method may not be the standard way of doing the technique). 

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All of my available tutorial videos can be found on my YouTube Channel, SmartCat Studios.

Knitting Technique Videos

Crochet Technique Videos

Other Videos

Pattern Specific Videos (alphabetically)

Gift Card Holder   

Crochet Version:
Cast on & first two rows - how to work the first and second rows of the pattern.
Knit Version:
Figure 8 Cast On - an invisible, two-sided, rectangular cast on.

Melisendè Shawlette
Foundation Single Crochet - an alternative way to start crochet projects without a beginning chain.
Cluster Stitch - a small bobble-like stitch to create texture.

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Kaheeli Vest
CDD - Center Double Decrease - decrease 2 stitches over 3 stitches, without slanting either left or right.

Sprouting Blossom Mitts

Alternative Long Tail Cast On - the two-color cast on used in this pattern.
Intarsia Knitting - how to do intarsia knitting (creating spot color in your knitting).
Double Knitting a Design - working the double-sided reversible cuff.
Picking Up Edge Stitches - pick up stitches for the thumb.

Plumeria Felted Flower
Extended Knit Stitch & Twist your work - creates elongated knit stitches, then demonstrates how to twist your work to create the petals.

Hootin' It Up Knit Set

Lateral Braid Stitch
   -how to work the lateral braid stitch as it is used in the Hootin' It Up set

Knitted Headbands
Moebius Cast On - in the round cast on with a half twist.
Provisional Cast On - double-sided cast on, allowing for seamless join.

Calley Shawlette
Extended Knit (EXk) - used in the lattice stitch for the edging.

Origami Bag
Extended Single Crochet Stitch - create a single crochet in the row below.
Extended Double Crochet Stitch - create a double crochet in the row below.