The Art of Knitting

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Product Details

Format: NTSC
Language: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Studio: St. Clair Entertainment
DVD Release Date: May 25 2004

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00020X94M
Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #29,177 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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#6 in DVD > Special Interests > Crafts & Hobbies > Needlecrafts
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On the DVD

Knitting demos
Yarn, Tools and Colors
Knitting lifestyles
Knitting library
Music to Knit By
Resource Guide
And so much more...

Synopsis

This program offers over three hours of comprehensive knitting instruction, information, and demonstration. Beginning and advanced knitters alike can choose from seven sections that are adaptable to individual needs. The first segment, Knitting Demos, showcases several projects of varying difficulty levels. Section two, Yarn, Tools and Colors, details types of fiber, dyeing and spinning methods, knitting tools, and color theory. Part three, Knitting Lifestyles, presents information about knitting circles and workshops. The fourth section, Knitting Library, contains a glossary of terms, abbreviations, and stitches, along with knitting patterns and tips. Part five, Music to Knit By, offers a selection of instrumental piano, flute, and inspirational music that provides a relaxing background for knitters to practice their craft to. The final section, Resource Guide, includes a product index, information about knitting books and magazines, lists of yarn and craft stores, and details about various charities and events that involve knitting. ~ Sarah Block, All Movie Guide

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4.5 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars I had no idea!, Oct 29 2006

By	bernie "xyzzy" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

I purchased this DVD because I thought I might see what I already knew from a different angle. I had no idea how packed with information and ideas "Art of Knitting" is.

The first five minutes paid for the effort. And I had no idea that it would go on for hours and hours. You need to have plenty of coffee ready and forget about doing any thing else the day you start to watch this DVD.

It is organized like an animated magazine with articles and sub-articles to those. Each is well titled and gives further reading or viewing references. Like a magazine not everyone will be interested in every section; yet you can always fine something and much is serendipity.

Not everything is physically knitting yet they go trough all types of knitting forms. There is a quick section on the difference in holding thread as in American vs. Continental. If you ever watch any Agatha Christy miss Marple movies with Joan Hickson then you get a good dose of Continental or European knitting methods.

Everyone knows that the process of knitting is just mechanical; you can do most while watching TV or holding a conversation. But what to knit, what looks good, and what works well as clothing, accessories or art is an other matter. We even get a crash course in color psychology.

If I covered everything on this DVD it would take a book. And this is just one of a series.

It is safe to say this is one of the best investments you could make.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good DVD, Feb 12 2006

By	Lesley (Red Deer, Alberta Canada) - See all my reviews

I found this video very good in most places. I am a visual person, I can read books on knitting, but I have trouble understanding. This video actually shows you of how to knit. They do it step by step and shows up of what happens when you make mistakes.

The only problem I have is that there were scenes where you can hear the background noise better than the person speaking. So you had to listen really well to what they were saying.

But all and all, it was a good DVD

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5.0 out of 5 stars New Way to Learn knitting, Jul 2 2004

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There is so much information on this DVD, you'll enjoy every minute. I understand there are more to come and I can't wait for the next one. This DVD not only covers knitting, but other valuable information about yarn and guilds and other information that I found absolutely invaluable and fun to listen to while I knit.

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4.0 out of 5 stars informative and enjoyable
I very much like the idea behind the 4-DVD collection- can't wait to have the fourth, on knitting with kids! Read more

Published on Jun 13 2004 by Francesca

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good cumulative knitting guide
This was really comprehensive, from the basics of knit and purl, to demonstrating Continental and American, showing the process from sheep to yarn, dyeing, types of fibers and how... Read more

Published on Jun 12 2004 by Nancy Hough

5.0 out of 5 stars HIGH5! This is THE "knit bible" for all level knitters!
There's so much great stuff in this DVD. If you are a beginning knitter, this is like having a private instructor in your living room; you can learn at your own pace. Read more

Published on May 25 2004 by knitchicks