The Art Of Knitting

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. Knitting long has been one of the most popular arts and crafts pastimes, popularized again at the beginning of the twenty-first century by publications such the magazine BUST and celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Cameron Diaz. This program immerses the viewer in the history and technique of knitting, with demonstrations of making and spinning yarn and creating patterns. In addition, THE ART OF KNITTING teaches viewers techniques designed to improve their knitting skills, including loop, freeze, and slow-motion components. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced knitter, this clear visual program demonstrates the intricacies of knitting in an effective manner and presents the history, the basics, the experts, the fun and the creativity that make knitting a popular craft.