TV Technical Issues
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Mon 5/06: very brief KQED DT9 OTA outage
(DT9.1, 9.2, 9.3) This morning we had a very brief outage of our over the air (OTA) coverage for KQED 9.1/9.2/9.3, which lasted apx 4 minutes. Most tuners will have found the channel again as soon as service was restored, but some may need to be rescanned for channel 9. This outage did not affect [...]
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA signal back on air
(DT54.1 through DT54.5) The Over the Air (OTA) signal from our KQEH transmitter on Monument Peak was restored at apx 6:35pm this evening. Most tuners should automatically find the signal, however some OTA viewers may need to do a rescan to restore reception.
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA planned overnight outage extended
Unexpected technical problems have been discovered at the KQEH transmitter site during planned maintenance overnight. KQED crews have identified the problem and are working to correct it as soon as possible. Please check back to this blog for status updates. Service to Comcast and other providers are uninterrupted.
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Knitting Daily
Meet trendsetting designers and improve or learn new skills. Join knitting expert Eunny Jang, ace crocheter Kim Werker, spinning and weaving fiberista Liz Gipson, and America's favorite stitcher Shay Pendray. Viewers are invited to explore the world's most beautiful fibers, yarns, and tools. You'lll be inspired to learn how to make the perfect sweater, decorate their home with fiber, needle-felt bags and scarves, embellish knitwear with metal, buttons, and embroidery, and much more.
Knitting Daily Previous Broadcasts
Lace for All Seasons (Episode #1003)
KQED Life: Fri, May 17, 2013 -- 2:00 PM
On this episode of Knitting Daily, we study lace designs for all seasons. We begin with a primer on fancy increases and decreases for lace designs. Then, expert Kristin Omdahl is back with the third installment of the vest knitalong, with the lower lace section and a tutorial on knitting lace on flat swatches for the vest's edging. On this episode's yarn spotlight, expert Clara Parkes and Eunny talk hand dyed vs. painted vs. kettle-dyed yarns. What's the difference, and what type of hand dyed yarn is best for your project? Finally, we wrap up this episode with a quick tip for basic blocking for designs that incorporate lace.
The Sweater (Episode #1002)
KQED Life: Fri, May 10, 2013 -- 2:00 PM
Join Eunny Jang and experts Kristin Omdahl and Clara Parkes on this episode of Knitting Daily where we explore sweater construction, from the basics of getting started, to tips to finishing your pieces with fun fringes. We begin with a sweater construction tutorial on increases and decreases, all the basic things you'll need to know to complete a fully-fashioned sweater that fits. Then, Kristin is back with the second installment of the vest knitalong. She explains the increases you need to know when knitting this vest pattern, and begins the armhole shaping. On yarn spotlight, Clara and Eunny are in the knitting lab to explore wool yarns beyond the basic merino blends with long wools. What are they and where can long wools be beneficial for your projects. Finally, we finish this episode with edgings and trims that you can add to your sweater projects to make them stand out from the crowd.
Back to Basics (Episode #1001)
KQED Life: Fri, May 3, 2013 -- 2:00 PM
On this first episode we're back to basics with a getting started segment on reading a pattern. Then, Kristin begins the first knitalong with the Agua Rios vest, a pattern for all ages. She'll begin with a tutorial on working from the top down and set you up with the cast-on for this vest and quick tips for stitch marker placement. Then, on yarn spotlight Clara Parkes takes a look at yarns close to home with American yarns. Finally, we wrap up this first episode with quick tips for starting and stopping a garment mid-stream, and how to resume knitting when you're ready to return to the garment.
