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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

  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.

  42. I haven’t heard of this series? I going to have to check it out! I am a new knitter. Thanks for chance to win the DVD series. I feel like I already won a new craft show! [email protected]

  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?

Book Review: Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit & Crochet Blankets

Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four. 

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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