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Giveaway: Knit and Crochet Now Season 6 DVDs

December 22, 2014 by Sarah White

enter for a chance to win season 6 of Knit and Crochet Now on DVD

Congratulations to Yolanda.

The sixth season of Knit and Crochet Now! is set to begin airing on public television in January, but we’ve got a sneak peek this week as well as a chance for one of you to win a copy of the season on DVD.

As usual, host Brett Bara and designers Robyn Chachula, Ellen Gormley and Kristin Nicholas will educate and inspire knitters and crocheters with fun projects, skill-building how-tos and the scarf of the week segment that will introduce viewers to new stitch patterns and techniques.

In all the season includes 13 episodes and covers such topics as:

  • Keeping Baby Warm
  • Colorful Hats
  • Playful Ponchos
  • Comfy Afghans
  • Terrific T-shirts
  • Let’s Have a Party
  • Ottomans
  • Kiddie Toys
  • Handwarmers
  • Lacy Shawls
  • Necklaces
  • Stylish Cardigans
  • Headbands

If you want a chance to win this DVD collection, leave a comment on this post before the end of the day Monday, Dec. 29. This giveaway is limited to US residents only, though you know I love you no matter where you live!

I’d love to know if you’re looking to learn a new knitting skill in the new year!

Thanks for visiting, commenting, and sharing, and good luck!

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Comments

  1. Nancy J Gill says

    December 27, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    2015 is the year I intend to master brioche knitting! And I also look forward to learning other new skills, such as
    those shown on the Season 6 DV Ds that I hope to win.

  2. Roxann Skvarj Stetzer says

    December 27, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    I would love to win this. I own my own Crochet business, but need to brush up on my knitting.

  3. Sheila says

    December 27, 2014 at 6:07 pm

    I want to learn to knit with beads – I just bought Laura Nelkins’ Craftsy class during their Christmas sale. I’m guessing the section on necklaces in Knit and Crochet Now Season 6 would have some pointers too.

  4. Carolsue says

    December 27, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    I’m just learning to crochet and knit, so this would be super helpful! I want to make some hats and shawls for next Christmas!

  5. Linda says

    December 28, 2014 at 10:24 am

    I knit and crochet, perhaps advanced but I always like to learn new ideas and techniques. Thanks for the giveaway!

  6. Sarag Webber says

    December 28, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Hi,

    That scarf featured in the photo on top is the neatest thing I’ve seen in a long time!

  7. Linda says

    December 28, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    Would love to learn new aspects of knitting. Thanks for the chance to win!

  8. Patrice says

    December 28, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    I would love to improve my sock knitting skills in the new year.

  9. Christine B. says

    December 28, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Some of my most treasured items from childhood include my mother’s afghans – I crochet but after inheriting a vast number of knitting needles in many sizes, I’m determined to expand my knitting talents!

  10. Rose clark says

    December 28, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    I would love to be able to read instructions in crochet I can make things on my own but I would love to follow patters I can knit and have no problem following knitting patterns love this show.

  11. Donna Mcintyre says

    December 28, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I definitely need help with my knitting skills!

  12. Susan says

    December 29, 2014 at 2:21 am

    I knit but I would like to learn more crochet skills to enhance my knitting projects.

  13. Jolene Eriksen says

    December 29, 2014 at 1:43 pm

    I love to crochet but I struggle with knitting. This could be a real help!

  14. Kitten With A Whiplash says

    December 29, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I really want to tackle double knitting in 2015. It’s a great way to use thinner yarns to make really warm items (two layers) that are neither bulky or heavy. Thanks for another great giveaway!

  15. Susan Menashe says

    December 29, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Love learning something new! Thank you! great give-away!

  16. Lee says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I would love to learn more crochet!

  17. Rose Santuci-Sofranko says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:49 pm

    I’d like to win this for an elderly friend of ours…her memory is failing so seeing this done visually might be helpful to her. Thanks and God bless you and yours in the New Year!

  18. Elena Tucker says

    January 1, 2015 at 1:53 pm

    It would be great to win this as our provider does not air the channel that carries this show

  19. Pat Shipman says

    January 10, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    I really love the show. My PBS station only has it on once a week. I am looking for Ellen Gormley’s pattern of her white crochet kitty. The kitty pattern is an upright kitty doll that stands upright with two legs and two arms. Could you please email it to me. Thank you.

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Book Review: No Fear Sock Knitting

I feel like when it comes to things that people are afraid to knit, socks probably top the list. I’ve heard people say they would never knit socks because they look too hard, but really you just need to know a few basic things (and trust the pattern even though it sounds wrong the first time you do it) to master socks. 

Denise DeSantis aims to take the worry out of knitting socks with No Fear Sock Knitting. Based on a class on her YouTube channel, it includes all the basic information you need to make sock knitting feel easier, along with eight patterns for both top down and toe up socks. 

The book generally covers types of needles and yarn you might use to knit socks, as well as other supplies you will need. It looks at the parts of the sock, different knitting needle configurations used to knit socks, how to read a pattern (including abbreviations and terms you might find in sock patterns), discussion of ease, how to measure your foot and choosing the correct size to knit.

It includes two options each for casting on cuff down and toe up socks, as well as four options for cuff treatment. It explores the heel flap and turn method for top down and toe up socks, as well as short row heels using a shadow wrap (worked with a leg from the stitch below) and a square heel. There’s a discussion of avoiding holes and fixing other problems in heels.

Likewise with toes there are several options, including a wedge toe, round toe and anatomical toe (different on each foot) for both cuff down and toe up socks. There are also tutorials for grafting and Jeny’s surprisingly stretchy bind off, depending on which direction you’re going. There’s also a tips section that covers things like avoiding ladders, changing colors. matching stripes and more. 

After all that preparation, there are eight patterns to choose from: short socks worked from the top down that are a perfect first-sock sock, a basic ankle-length toe-up sock, a DK weight sock worked from the top down with different length options, a “vanilla” sock with a short row heel worked top down, an ankle sock with a garter stitch cuff, one with a leg worked in alternating colors with a contrasting heel and toe, a sock worked in a helical stripe pattern and a striped sock with a garter stitch heel. 

Three of the patterns are rated at skill level two on a scale of three, while the rest are level one. They’re all pretty straightforward, they just use different techniques you might not have tried before. Since only one is made to be toe up, there are also tips for converting the other patterns to toe up if you’d rather work that way. Each pattern includes three size options. 

This book is a nice introduction to sock knitting, with lots of techniques to reference and simple patterns to take the fear out of the process. I’m not sure these are patterns you’ll come back to time and again but they are a good place to start if you’ve never knit socks before. 

About the book: 128 pages, paperback, 8 patterns. Published 2025 by David & Charles. Suggested retail price $24.99.

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