Needle Arts Featuring Shay Pendray

Craft guru extraordinaire Shay Pendray makes some of the most traditional hobbies – knitting, crocheting, cross-stitching and other types of needlepoint – fascinating and approachable. Beginners will learn the basics, from choosing the right type of needles and learning the terminology and stitches to telling apart quality thread from the inferior variety and more. Viewers can then put their knowledge to the test with various projects.

Synopsis
Have you always wanted to knit, cross-stitch or crochet but thought it was too hard to learn or too time consuming? In Needle Arts featuring Shay Pendray you will discover how easy it is. Join Shay's studio sewing circle of young and old and learn about the exciting world of needle arts. Each segment contains bonus material with in-depth information and step-by-step instructions for proper needle art techniques, tools o the trade and wonderful crafting tips.

Knitting
Learn the important function of how to cast on and off. Explore several stitches like the knit and purl stitch.

Cross-Stitching
Find out how to prepare floss and fabric for cross-stitching. Discover how to tie a waste knot and make a proper cross-stitch.

Crocheting
Learn single, double, and triple crochet stitches.

Whether you're a beginner, or someone who wants to brush up on their skills, this video will teach you all the basics and more for creating a wonderful needle art project.

Shay is a lecturer, designer, business woman and author of several books. She currently is hosting and producing a new public television series called "Needle Arts Studio with Shay Pendray".