Art Of Knitting/Crochet 2 (Leisure Arts #107455) (2008) Review

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(More customer reviews)I got started knitting with the original Art of Knitting DVD in 2004. It started my love affair with knitting, which still continues. When I saw a second DVD was released, I scooped it up.
The advanced knitting segments have given me the tools and confidence to go beyond scarves. I have even started the sock lessons with Nancie Wiseman and can't believe how easy it is!
I was so afraid to work with dpn's (double pointed needles), but Nancie is a great teacher and takes you step by step through the process. But there's more....a whole set of crochet demos that are fantastic! I have always wanted to learn to crochet to make cute flowers as pins or decorations and now I can. As in the first DVD, the other segments are entertaining and informative, including the story about recycled yarn from saris, felting workshop and great resources and tips.

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Whether you are a beginner or an advanced knitter the second DVD in The Art of Knitting series: The Art of Knitting & Crochet 2 is packed full of all-new video presentations, clear concise visual demonstrations that make learning to knit and crochet EASY. Expert instructors will teach you: A Review of Knitting Basics Intermediate Knitting Skills 2 The Art of Crochet A Sock Workshop and Felting. There is also a new Stitch Library an updated Resource Guide Patterns Tips the exclusive A-Z INDEX that connects you to any topic instantly and more Music-To-Knit-By. Best of all... you are learning one-on-one the new DVD way: play the lessons over and over even in slow motions. Run time: 210 minutes.

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The Art Of Knitting (Leisure Arts #107454) Review

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(More customer reviews)I am an expert knitter/designer and I also teach. I really expected very little from this DVD. I got this DVD because I am most comfortable knitting "continental" style, and I HOPED to: 1) get a refresher on American style, 2) pick up some alternative beginner techniques, and 3) find alternative/clearer language to improve my teaching.
I found all this and MORE. This is a marvelous teaching tool that I would highly recommend to any begginning knitter, and I will recommend it to anyone taking a knitting class to augment the hands on teaching with additional info.
If hands on teaching is not available, this should do it... going alongside a teacher and a novice knitter - it's a great set up. For me, the begginning steps got a bit tedious, but I expected that - I would expect it to be very comforting to someone who is new to it, and just the right pace for a begginner.
My only tiny qualm with this video (if you watch ALL the sections) is a focus in two segments on Buddism. I expect this from the author of THE ZEN OF KNITTING, but it was repeated in a knitting circle segment that was heavily religious. This CAN be informative as to how a knitting group can become an affinity group for people of a religion, but... it's off-putting in a begginning knitter class.
DO watch the extra features, the ones on the making and dying of yarns are so informative, and the artist who talks about color theory has wonderful things to think about that will influence the way you combine color and think about your knitting.
Simply fantastic. GET IT, and Get knitting!

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Leisure Arts recommends that whether you're a beginner or advanced knitter, the best designers and instructors in America will show you how to knit with simple, understandable demonstrations that you can play over and over again. It will inspire you! Step-By-Step Instruction (all levels): Master knitters Jennifer Wenger, Marla Pelz Fiber Types workshop: Laura Bryant/Prism Yarns The Making of Yarn: Shearing (WindyHillsFarm), Spinning,Dyeing (Twisted Sisters) Color Theory: Zhenya Gershman, artist/educator J Paul Getty Museum Knitted Swimwear: celebrated designer Ashley Paige Fit-to-knit Workout: prevent injuries Beverly Hills Chiropractor Dr Kent Sveningson Wire Knitting: renowned author/designer Nancie Wiseman Zen of Knitting: Bernadette Murphy recounts selections from her best-selling book Get Inspired: Knitting Circles, Events and Workshops.Learning with Leisure Arts is now easier and more convenient than ever!

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Knit Stitches In Motion (Leisure Arts #107456) Review

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(More customer reviews)I received this DVD today. It is the second DVD I have purchased about knitting. I have only been knitting for about 2 months. The only project I have made is one scarf all in knit stitch. But what I learned in this DVD is amazing. I do not work for Lesure Arts and I love this DVD. Within 5 minutes of watching it I was able to duplicate the the 2X2 rib stitch shown in the video. The stitch along feature with the automatic pause makes it very easy to knit at your own pace. Because the instructor names the stitch as she does it I have learned serveral new techniques just by watching. I have learned how to do a yarn over on purchase instead of by accident, how to knit two together, how to slip a stitch as if to knit and/or to purl, it increased my knowledge as to how to read a pattern because the DVD shows the pattern, then the instructor says what she is doing as she knits it. You will learn the Berry stitch, the Moss Stitch Panes, the 5-Stitch Cable with Bobble, the 2X2 Rib, the Slip Stitch Boxes, the Moss Stitch, the Cross Stitch Zigzag, the Trellis Lace Stitch, the Small Wheatear Stitch, the Crocus Buds Stitch, the Snowflakes Stitch and the Yarn Over Cable Stitch. You will also learn how to make the following projects: a scarf, a shawl, a headband, a shoulder warmer, and a spa cloth. I also have the Art of Knitting DVD by Leisure arts. I did learn how to do the knit and pearl stitch with it but it is not anywhere as good as this DVD. It's too bad they faked some of the reviews because this is an excellent DVD.

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