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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!

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.

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Pencil Knitting Patterns

Getting ready for back to school makes me think about pencil crafts, so let’s take a look at some pencil themed knitting patterns! 

I recently made a pencil on a circular knitting machine, and it was a fun, quick, easy project that uses little bits of leftover yarn (and if you don’t have yellow you can make it a colored pencil using whatever color’s your favorite). And if you want to make a bigger version check out this pattern from Orange Olive Road on Etsy.

If you want to knit a pencil pillow by hand, check out Sketchy, available on Ravelry from Shana S. Cohen. This one uses worsted weight yarn and has two size options and the choice to make a pencil with an eraser or a colored pencil. 

Pencil scarves seem to be the most popular kind of pencil knitting pattern, and there are lot of cute ones. This one from Cosy Craft UK mostly uses garter stitch, with some welts to add texture and what looks like an I-cord edging. It calls for DK weight yarn. 

If you want to go all garter stitch try this version from Emsley Co Creations, which uses five colors of DK weight yarn and just a little shaping to make the point of the pencil.

There’s also this fun, mostly stockinette so it looks like it curls a bit, pencil pattern that looks like it’s worked in chunky yarn from Little Knits Studio. This one uses just a little garter stitch and easy shaping for the point. 

If you don’t want a pencil scarf, how about some pencil socks? The No. 2 Pencil Socks from The Yarn Enabler are available from Ravelry and use five colors of sock yarn. They feature wide ribs to mimic the texture of a pencil and have options to be worked from the top down or the toe up. 

Needs Sharpening by Alexander Walker is a free pattern on Ravelry that uses five colors of sock yarn to make a sort of shortie sock. The little bit of black at the tips of the toes inspired the name. These, too, can be worked in either direction and are available in three sizes.