DIY Network

Knitting expert Karen Baumer joins Host Vickie Howell and the knitsters to share her tried-and-true methods for knitting up a charming fair isle sweater. Karen’s version will knit up to be just the right size for a cuddly teddy bear. Karen goes step-by-step through knitting the fair isle section using the continental method to hold the yarns, steeking (which means—hold your breath—cutting the knitting!) and then seaming it back together flawlessly.

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