Knit and Crochet Today - Feltable Fun

Sat, 9 Oct 2010 17:11:26 -0500

Knit and Crochet Today
TV show on WYCC - Wise TV

Feltable Fun - 11/122/2008 - original air date

Although this episode has a very nice demonstration on how to make a felted vessel in the round, the real reason to watch this episode is the review of the Knit and Crochet Out in the Mall of America in Minnesota.

Over 50,000 knitters and crocheters attended the two day Knit Out and Crochet Event. Along with the usual vendor product area, and workshops, authors gathered on stage for panel discussions and also met one on one to meet fans, sign books, and take pictures. Contests for the fastest knitter and crocheter were held. You would not believe the speed of their hands as they knit their way into the record books.

The fashion show looked especially innovative. The show had dogs modeling custom knit sweaters and professional models modeling hand knit items. I had never seen a professional model showing hand knit items before and it was amazing. My favorite was a very colorful ensemble inspired by African Kente cloth. The colorful Tunisian crochet scarf was embellished with beaded fringe and the colors were reminiscent of Kaffe Fassett's work.

This episode also had a great crocheted Giraffe to make as well.

I highly recommend this episode for the tour of the Knit Out and Crochet Event alone. The felted vessel and the crocheted giraffe were extra special as well.

knitcircus.com

Fri, 4 Jun 2010 00:47:58 -0500

http://www.knitcircus.com/index.php
online knitting magazine
(Review in process)

Knit and Crochet Today - Socks

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:02:09 -0600

KnitandCrochetToday.com
TV show on WYCC - Wise TV

Socks - 9/18/2007 - original air date
Kassie DePaiva Host

Wow. Brett Bara makes crocheted socks look easy and interesting. She demonstrates a crocheted rib and a turned heel that I had no Idea you could even make using crochet.

Kristin Nicholas teaches us how to knit socks. She has a great example of a socks with the different parts made in different colors. She has a clear way of explaining each technique. I like the yarn she is using for an example, it is very clear to see on the television. My only complaint is that when people teach how to make socks, they always say and then you weave in the ends, but they don’t show you how.

Good informative episode. Everyone looks more relaxed than in the other show I watched.

Knit and Crochet Today - Felting

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 23:32:46 -0600

KnitandCrochetToday.com
TV show on WYCC - Wise TV

Felting episode
Knitwear designer Kristin Nicholas shows how to knit and felt a tea cozy; Brett Bara crochets a felted organizer; designer Nicky Epstein is interviewed.

Great interview with Nicky Epstein where she talks about how she got into designing knitwear and authoring books.

The people on this show always look like they could use a couple stiff drinks to loosen up, but the information and designers they have on the show are great! The Nicky Epstein interview was really interesting.