This video will show you how to make a purl stitch using the Continental method. If you've mastered the knit stitch, you are ready to move on to the purl stitch. The purl stitch is essentially the back side of the knit stitch. The Continental style just means that you hold your working yarn in your left hand. Knitters who use this style are often called, "pickers".
This video will show you how to make a knit stitch using the English method. Anything you knit is made up of knit stitches and purl stitches. So, you once to learn this stitch you are on your way to mastering the craft. The English method means that you will be holding the working yarn with your right hand. Knitter who use this style of knitting are often called, "throwers".
Astrologist and palmist Peter John demonstrates some of the basics of palm-reading in this how-to video. Everything from the lines in the hand to way the hands are held can reveal deeper meanings about a personality. This lesson covers the significance of the space between the fingers. Watch this video palmistry tutorial from Peter John and learn how to interpret the meaning of the space between the fingers when palm reading.
Mark Ashworth demonstrates how to do a keylock. A keylock, or a bent armlock, figure-four armlock, or ude-garami, is a wrestling move in which the opponent's forearm is held and turned around laterally. Watch this video wrestling tutorial and learn how to pin someone using a keylock.
An eye splice is the best way to create a permanent loop on the end of a multi-strand rope. Whether you need an eye splice loop to hold a hammock up in your backyard or need one for your nautical voyages, this survival training video will teach you step by step how to tie one.
When your iPod is no longer holding a charge, the battery is most likely dead. If your iPod is past Apple's warranty time, you might want to try replacing the battery yourself. You will need a prying tool and a new battery. Watch this video iPod tutorial and learn how to replace a 2nd generation iPod battery.
Watch closet and fashion guru Barbra Horowits, author of Closet Control, demonstrate how to take an oversized t-shirt and sew a fitted, hip, and sexy shirt. It's so easy, anyone can do it. You can use left over scraps to create a sexy open weave along the sides of the shirt that also holds it together. No needle and thread necessary!
Is your laptop not holding a charge anymore? Don't buy a new one, hack the old one! Laptop batteries can cost upwards of a hundred dollars, but with new lithium batteries and some soldering tools, the new one works just as well. Watch this video computer circuitry tutorial and learn how to hack a dead laptop battery.
Leather seats are expensive. Keep them looking that way with a little cleaning and conditioning. You will need a hand-held vacuum (or one with an attachment nozzle), a bottle of leather cleaning solution, a soft, dry sponge, clean, dry cloths, a spray bottle of water, a bottle of leather conditioner with sunscreen, lemon juice, and cream of tartar. Watch this video car care tutorial and learn how to clean the leather seats in a car.
One important part of jewelery making involves properly setting beads and gemstones. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to set a gemstone in a basket setting. Begin by placing your stone face up inside the casting. Next, holding on to the casting, press the prongs down over the stone. Secure the fit with the round setting pliers.
One important part of jewelery making involves properly attaching hooks. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to attach a hook, use it for making earing, bracelets or charms. Begin by holding the wire firmly in one hand. Using the chain nose pliers gently twist the ring at the end of the hook until it is open. Then place the completed piece of jewelry and secure it in place.
One important part of jewelery making involves completing toggle clamps. This jewelry how-to video demonstrates the proper way to connect a toggle clamp. Begin by holding one piece of the toggle securely in each hand. Push the bar through the circle part of the toggle, this completes the toggle clamp.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the section tool in Google SketchUp. This tutorial covers how to create cut-away views of your model in any direction, the context options for the section plane, and how to move and rotate the section plane. You can lock the section orientation by holding the "Shift" key.
Take a look at this instructional video and learn how to use the freehand tool in Google SketchUp. This tutorial covers how to use freehand to draw free form edges. To do this, simply click and hold the mouse button to draw with the freehand tool. Like other drawing tools, be careful not to cross over edges while drawing, and draw to and from existing edges to properly break surfaces.
Make a card, demonstrated with CTMH products. This card has a buckle that holds the card closed. Watch this video card-making tutorial and learn how to craft a big buckle greeting card.
In China, chicken holds a special place in Chinese rituals and symbology. Chicken is also believed to restore youth and good looks. This instructional cooking video provides a written recipe in addition to visual guidelines for cooking Chinese chicken satay.
Pop ball bearings into place with just a tap using this great hint. Installing bearings for your car can be difficult, but it doesn't have to be if you know how to keep your cool. Watch this how to video and learn how keeping bearings in the fridge can help ease them into place without damaging the holding device.
Having a hard time holding on to items that need welding? Then watch this how to video to learn how to make a quick foil welding machine. It is really very simple to make this apparatus that will help with your welding projects. All you need is two small boards and two screws.
The Professor of Silliness returns with some paper. All you need to do is draw or fold a bow out of a piece of paper. You can then act out an old favorite amongst silent movie fans, "The Rent." You can say the lines yourself, or have someone hold up cue cards for the audience. "The Rent" can always be performed as a pleasing dinner trick.
Cutting a chicken into eight or nine pieces is relatively easy. In this how to video Chef Paul demonstrates how to cut chicken. Watch and learn how to hold your chicken while you cut it. This method of cutting chicken is great for deep frying.
Watch this instructional video to fold an origami speedboat. You will need one large piece of origami paper. This instructor has designed a realistic speedboat pattern for the paper. He holds the origami paper in front of several completed origami boats, creating a sporty ocean scene.
Ensure smooth connections on your cello with a loose bow hand. This how-to video demonstrates how to utilize a loose bow hold on the cello and includes exercises for loose finger motion.
Watch this magic tutorial video to perform the one hand fan holding a deck of cards by applying pressure on your thumb as you slide the cards. As a beginner, try to practice with a half deck of card, but be sure to continue practicing!
Check out this video and learn how to tie a great Yarn Strike Indicator with Alain Barthelemy. This fly has been a staple at Trout Predator Online since the beginning, and was chosen as fly of the month for December 2007. When winter comes around and the dry flies dry up, this is a great way to hold your nymphs up.
The one leg kick is an original pilates exercise that strengthens the hamstrings and glutes. You'll tone the back of the legs and firm your butt while increasing your abdominal strength as you hold your abs off the floor. If you have tight quads, only bend your knee as far as is comfortable or feel free to pulse only once. Watch this how to video and you will be gaining core strength with pilates in no time.
This tutorial video will show you how to create your very own mini box which can hold treats such as mini M&M's. This is a great craft if you're entertaining and need little dishes for food. You'll surely be the talk of the town when you lay out these boxes on the table.
This video will show you how to make an adorable teabag holder that opens up and holds two teabags. This is a very cute gift idea or stocking stuffer idea, and a great thing to bring along to the office. Everyone will marvel at your skill with paper design when they see this project.
This tutorial paper craft video will teach you how to make an exceptionally cute post it note holder that also holds a pen. This is a cute idea for the office or for at home, and your friends and family will surely be impressed by your skill with paper products.
This video will show you how to make an easy and quick envelope for holding cards and seed packets. This is a great idea and super-cute. Your family and friends will absolutely love receiving this wonderful envelope that you made.
This video tutorial will show you how to create a very cute envelope holder. This envelope is great for holding cards and candy on special occasions. Your family and friends will surely enjoy this cute and manipulated piece of paper.
This tutorial video will show you how to create your very own Match Box holder card that will hold jellybeans or other candies. This is a wonderful card that your friends and family will rave about.
This tutorial card making video will teach you how to make an extremely adorable candy heart holding Valentine's card. You loved ones will be amazed at your card-making skills when you give them this cute candy card.
This video tutorial with teach how to make a box that will hold nuggets or a Kit Kat bar. Learn how to make a craft box out of art paper for Easter, Halloween, or for other seasonal arts and crafts projects.
This video shows how to do a triangle choke with invert armbar from side control. This is a very effective martial arts choke hold.
Does your budding athlete dream of knocking baseballs out of the park? Get her started on the right foot by teaching her how to hold and swing a baseball bat.
Watch this video to learn how to modify an 8.9cuft Whirlpool chest freezer to hold 25 gallons of homebrew.
Babies love to be held, and swaddling them in a blanket offers the same snugness of a good hug. Watch the steps to swaddle a baby, and learn why babies like to be swaddled when they sleep.
Learn to fold this wise old critter - it holds the most intimate secrets of the universe! Degree of difficulty: Confident folder who is up for learning new techniques and skills.
Learn the basics of safety play in 9 ball pool. This video covers some common misconceptions regarding breaking and running that many beginners hold.
Learn how to hold your bridge hand to make an effective bridge depending on how much control, draw, and power you want in your shot.
