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Giveaway: Knit and Crochet Now Season 6 DVDs

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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. 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.

  3. 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.

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

  9. 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. 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.

  14. 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!

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

  19. 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.

Have you read?

Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]