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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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  2. I would love to know how to knit with standing or multiple colors on one row. I would love to knit with DPns too.

  6. I would be considered an advanced knitter, but, as I look over years worth of work, my main issue is always making garments fit properly. That’s what I’d like to learn to do better. Also, my pbs station doesn’t show any knitting TV… And I’d love to see it.

  8. Using more than two needles gets confusing to me. I have been trying to knit dog sweaters for our boy and our two grandpups and I am really confused. I love learning new stitches and different ways to use multiple yarns at one time. I would love to win this so thanks for the give away.
    Merry Christmas

  11. I hope they will carry the show in the west Michigan area. I would love to learn how to knit and crochet better.

  12. I love to learn new things, and though I’ve been knitting for years, I am self taught and merely assume I’m doing things correctly. I would enjoy getting another’s perspective of the craft!

  18. I am always looking for more ideas and a new learning experience. This looks to give the best of both. Hope I win!

  19. Although I did it about 40 years ago, I cannot seem to knit on double pointed needles and make socks. I am going to try to recapture the skills of my lost youth. Thanks for the chance to win.

  20. Would very much love to become an avid knitter, right now crochet is my love and I discovered I have issues purling, apparently not doing them correctly.

  21. I am looking to improve my colorwork- it is horrible. I tried to knit an ornament and it was so messy on the back, so I ordered a book on line to try to learn how to do it the right way. I would also love to improve my crocheting. Apparently (due to knitting?) I hold the crochet hook wrong! I love to learn new techniques, new tricks and new methods which will improve my FO’s. Thanks for the giveaways.

  22. I would love to be able to see this program ,however our TV server doesn’t carry it .I would love to learn different stitches in Crochet ! Thanks

  23. I used to watch Knit and Crochet Today but haven’t been able to find it for awhile. I will be watching for it in January. I would love to win to DVD to catch up and see all the great projects as well as learning or perfecting my skills.

  26. OH man that would sure help me with my knitting skills (or lack of knitting skills-Hey! at least I admit it !LOL).
    Thanks for the chance to win !!

  27. I’m relatively new to knitting. So I want to learn as much as I can in the new year! Thanks for the giveaway…

  28. I want to learn to knit. Thanks for the chance to win the series-I haven’t seen it yet. vickise at gmail dot com

  32. This would be amazing!! I’m an advanced beginner knitter and love learning new techniques. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!!

  34. I loved trying new techniques, and I also enjoy finding new patterns and projects. The DVDs would be amazing.

  36. Would loveto get started for next year’s Christmas presents next week!!!! Maybe if I win, I will actually follow through.

  38. I’m a novice knitter and just tried loom knitting a cap with great success- I’m hooked! Thank you for the opportunity to win this DVD. I’m looking forward to many yarn filled days in 2015.Happy New Year 🙂

  41. I would love to see the DVDs since the series doesn’t show around me. I am always looking to learn new techniques.

  45. I would love to learn how to knit the colorful scarf shown in this article! It looks like something reversible and the design is intriguing.

Have you read?

Learn All About Ribbing (+ a Free Pattern to Try)

It might sound weird to you, but one of my favorite knitting stitch patterns is ribbing. I find it kind of fun to knit, because it feels mechanical after a while and I don’t really have to think about it, but it makes a texture that’s more interesting than stockinette stitch.

Over at Our Daily Craft I recently wrote a giant post all about knitting ribbing that includes most of what I know on the subject. There’s a fun variation on the cable cast on that is perfect for using with ribbing, tips on how to follow the stitch pattern, binding off in pattern and more. 

I even talk about everyone’s least favorite part of knitting ribbing, which is what to do when you have to increase or decrease in ribbing (short answer: it’s going to mess up your pattern but it will also be OK).

I also share a few of my favorite ribbing patterns, because of course it doesn’t have to be knit 1, purl 1 or knit 2, purl 2 all the time. (In fact my favorite is probably 3×3. I find it super fun and love the texture of the fabric.)

You can check out the post all about ribbing here.

And if you’re ready to try an allover ribbed project yourself, check out my ribbed cowl knitting pattern. This one is fun because it starts out being knit flat and ends up in the round, so it opens up over your shoulder for easy wearing but is snuggly as a turtleneck at the top.

This one uses worsted weight yarn and is pretty quick and easy to knit. It’s a good one to try if you’ve never done a project in the round because you don’t have to worry about twisting the cast on since you’ll have already knit flat for several inches before you join. (Of course you could work the whole thing flat and make a seam where you want it to be closed, but knitting in the round is easier.)

Do you have a favorite rib stitch? I’d love to hear about it!

Practice Ribbing with this Hat and Mitt Set

Have You Tried This? Ribbing with No Purling

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