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Tuesday, August 15, 2006

Knitty Gritty Ideas?

Hey all! I'm working on a pitch list for seasons 7 & 8 (yup, that's right, we've shot 6 seasons already!) of Knitty Gritty, which will go into production at the end of the year. I've met gobs of cool people at various fairs, expos and conventions that I've included in the list but I would LOVE to hear what you'd like to see on upcoming episodes of the show. Please post a comment with any guest, project or technique ideas you're interested in. Even if we've covered something similar to your suggestion in the past we may be able to come up with a new spin on it for the future, so don't hold back!

Thanks in advance. Any success that Knitty Gritty has is all due to the fans, so I greatly appreciate your input!

Crafty Kisses,
Vickie

posted by Vickie Howell @ 10:59 AM  

80 Comments:

At 11:28 AM, Lori said...

Definitely some lace knitting! I'd like also to see more projects using luxury fibers. Socks, socks and more socks! More technique shows, such as fixing mistakes and how to write patterns, etc. I'm sure you've thought of all these things. I love the show!

 
At 11:56 AM, Anonymous said...

Hello Vickie!

Love the shows & books!! My Tivo is full of my favorite episodes of “Knitty Gritty.“ My suggestion for an upcoming show would be a show dedicated to plus size knitwear, or how to show knitters how to alter a pattern to fit their dimensions. All of the women in my knitting circle have discussed this topic, and are very interested to try it and don't know where to start.

Also another idea just occurred to me. I have been experimenting with knitting socks on 2 circular needles. VERY EXCITING! I think that a demo of this method would be "Must See Knitting TV!"

Keep up the GREAT Work!
**A Loyal Knitster

--Kourtney from Louisiana

 
At 12:42 PM, Isela said...

How about hosting a show on Knitting Without Needles--knitting with knitting looms :).

 
At 12:53 PM, Jess said...

You know, blogging, lace, useless object knitting - these are all things I'm interested in.

Thanks for working it at DIY to keep the show on - *I'm* glad you're on :)

 
At 1:04 PM, Anonymous said...

what about loom knitting or knitting without needles as some call it.

 
At 1:14 PM, Anonymous said...

Vickie,
not all knitters use needles
i knit with a loom and love it
i think you should have some shows with knitting with looms
Jennifer @ pcb_chick@yahoo.com

 
At 1:28 PM, Sorka said...

oooooh you need to do a Loom Knitting show...
Knitting without needles!!!
You could have the author of Learn to Knit on Circle Looms on..

Oh.. yeah.. that's me!I'm so baad..
Denise
knitchat.com

 
At 2:09 PM, Jan820 said...

Hi,
Really LOVE your show. Would it ever be possible to have a 'loom' class? or a sock knitting with 2 needles or looms?
Thanks
Always Jan

 
At 2:11 PM, Anonymous said...

More crochet stuff. It seems like us crocheters and left out alot. I would like to learn how to do tablecloths and items where a motif is joined as you go along, with other joining motifs. Otherwise, I love your show. Its wonderful.

 
At 2:17 PM, Anonymous said...

Have you tried to get the Yarn Harlot on your show yet? :-) That would be cool! Sign me up to be a knitster that day :-)

I have a cute pair of Christmas Socks I've designed - I'll be glad to send you a picture if you're THAT hard up on ideas. :-)

singergirl83 AT hotmail DOT com

 
At 2:17 PM, Anonymous said...

A loom knitting, or knitting without needles, show please!!

 
At 2:38 PM, Cindy said...

I agree with Jennifer. While I can muddle through with needles, looms are much easier on my hands/wrists and I can make most anything a needle knitter can. I think it would be great to showcase this alternate way of knitting.
Cindy in Oregon
http://knitforjoy.blogspot.com

 
At 2:52 PM, Steph said...

I would like to see a show on knitting without needles (loom knitting) especially on how to make socks or sweaters.

 
At 2:56 PM, Steph said...

How about a show on loom knitting (knitting without needles) say on a sweaters or socks or something like that other than hats and scraves.

 
At 3:06 PM, Vickie Howell said...

Ok guys, I get it, I get it LOOM KNITTING. It's on the list! :-)--Vickie

 
At 3:11 PM, Isela said...

Hahaha, Denise you are something else...or you could have the author of Loom Knitting Primer (book to be release in March 2007)...hahahaha, wait...that's me..hehehe.

Vickie--as soon as I saw that you were asking for ideas, I rushed to tell all my looming friends to come and leave you a message :). It appears that it worked...yay!!

 
At 3:44 PM, GramaJan13x said...

Oh, Good, Good, Good!!!!
Thank you ever so much. I really appreciate that you are willing to do this.
I am looking forward to seeing this.
Would you ever consider doing socks on 2 circular needles, too?
Please let us know when you will be able to do this.
Thanks
Always Jan

 
At 3:57 PM, June said...

Hi, I would like to see some patterens and clases on loom knittinh Kiftny Kintters Please

 
At 4:06 PM, ElaineMomNC said...

Definitely a loom knitting show! I think Isela Phelps should be a guest, she has an upcoming book and the peeks I've had at her projects is that they're awesome!

I started loom knitting just this March and find it fantastic!

 
At 4:07 PM, ElaineMomNC said...

Have a show with Isela Phelps as a guest re loom knitting. I am very impressed with the peeks I've had from her upcoming book. Her husband makes beautiful heirloom quality looms that are wonderful to work with.

I started loom knitting this past March and really love it.

 
At 4:09 PM, Anonymous said...

Oh! how wonderful would it be to see both Denise and Isela on TV, demonstrating my favorite addiction! One of the aspects that should be hit on, is how simple a craft it is for kids to pick up, as well. My eight year old can loom knit magic scarves ..THATS how easy a craft it is.

MJ
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shimmertoll

 
At 4:58 PM, Anonymous said...

Knitting for pets (dog sweaters, collars, etc.) Also machine knitting and loom knitting.
Denise

 
At 5:20 PM, Becky said...

I agree with a show about loom knitting. It is an old old craft that is once again becomming popular. You can find inexpensive plastic knitting looms at most craft stores. You can find beautifully crafted wooden looms online. I have friends who knit socks, sweaters, lace, dishcloths, you name it. With the right loom, you can make just about anything. One of my fondest loom knitting memories, is teaching one of my autistic students how to knit. He made himself a scarf and didn't take it off for weeks. He was so proud of himself. In fact, his parents had to hide the scarf in the summer, because were it not hidden, he'd still be wearing it. Anyone can learn how to loom knit. You can't go wrong doing a show on this. (And I'll put a plug in for Isela. She and her husband would be awesome guests. Isela designs patterns for the looms that her husband makes. I own many looms, and their looms are by far the nicest and most versitle of them all.)

 
At 6:02 PM, Stacie said...

Magic loop knitting, toe up socks (a la Queen Kahuna), Stephanie Pearl-McPhee and Eunny Jang would be my on my top choices!

 
At 8:27 PM, blackberrybeads said...

More sock ideas - maybe from WendyKnits since she knits a pair a week, it seems...

Please bring Sally Mellville back..she does such classy pieces...

HOw about stuff for warm climates? I'm in Austin too (howdy) and can't wear hats/mittens/scarves...so I make bowls and purses, but are there 'cool' fibres for us in Hades?

I also like the books from Leigh Radford, maybe a repeat visit from her? OneSkein inspiration?

 
At 8:29 PM, loomknittingdesigns said...

I hate to sound like a broken record - but one more vote for the loom knitting show. Knitting and all forms needs to recognized!

Lisa

 
At 9:04 PM, SnyderCrafting said...

I see many other loom knitters have hit you with requests for Loom Knitting. I would put my vote in for that as well. Also, if I may (hmm, looks like I am going to) I would like to add a few suggestions:
There are several great Yahoo groups out there for Loom Knitting (Kniftyknitterlooms, kniftyknittersII, decoraccentsinc, just to name a few). The first thing the newbies always want to know is the basics (casting on, wraping, casting off, sizing of hats, etc.) Then, they want to know how to make more than hats and scarves. I know this may be asking a lot, but if you could have a show on getting started with the basics plus varoius stitches and then follow up with a show on more advanced techniques, I know thousands of people through our groups would be thrilled.
Our little world of knitting w/o needles is growing by leaps and bounds and everyone is eager to share new techniques and ideas. Isela Phelps, Denise Layman, Dora Renee Wilkerson, Lisa Sawyer, Graciela, & Cindy Clyde are just a few of the people who have websites and/or blogs with patterns, instructional videos and files. Many of these fine people also have books that have been published (or are going to be) or they have had their patterns published in a book, or they have patterns for sale on their websites. Some of them even have custom Loom making companies. All of them are more than willing to help and share their knowledge. I apologize if I left anyone out, I am sure there are more I missed.
Come visit our yahoo groups and see how much we love to knit on our looms! (Socks are a huge trend right now :)

 
At 9:31 PM, Violet said...

i would love to see stephanie pearl-mcphee on the show...demonstrating what, i'm not sure, but she's super clever! plus, a lot of us live where we can't get to her book readings, so seeing her on tv would be awesome.

 
At 9:44 PM, Anonymous said...

A show on Loom Knitting would be Absolutely Fantastic.

 
At 10:07 PM, Heather said...

Howdy! I'm a plus size loom knitter, and I'm having lots of problems finding patterns, so I vote for a combination of loom knitting with plus size patterns in mind!! :-) And perhaps a bit of information on how to determine how much yarn you need when you're modifying (hopefully successfully! lol) a pattern to fit you? Love your show, I've learned lots of tricks to pass on to my friends who knit with needles! (I can't grasp that whole 2 needle thing...I use a crochet hook or a loom! LOL)

 
At 10:28 PM, jenne said...

hey vickie - are you still planning on doing a vintage knits show? i thought that was a rad idea - updating a vintage pattern (there are oh so many) and yarn subs, translating english/canadian/continental abbrv. - i do still have the step outs! :)

-jenne lixolux

 
At 10:45 PM, Scoutj said...

Hey you. I would like to see some more challenging shows. It seems like most shows are for intermediate or beginners. I have the say that the moebius/Cat Bordhi show was one of my most favorite shows ever because it was something I didn't know already!

Have you done 2 socks on 2 circs? Or even socks on circs?

Toe up Socks?

I'd be more than happy to come on and do some dyeing with you. How about that?

 
At 6:22 AM, Connie said...

Vickie,
Another vote for loom and board knitting. There is minimal information out here, especially locally on this way of knitting. If it wasn't for the internet and the Yahoo groups none of us would know what we know. If you and others would bring this topic to the forefront, others would get onboard! There are a lot of us loom knitters out here and we are all eager for new projects and information, and we have money to spend just like needle knitters...LOL!
Connie

 
At 7:59 AM, Christie said...

I saw your show about knitting for charity and loved it. There are so many other organizations to knit for that maybe another show on this topic could be done. Knitting for others is a great way to enable knitters whose homes and families are already covered in knitwear, ;-)
I am also always looking for projects that knit up quickly -- more ideas for that are always welcome!
Would it be possible to do out-of-the-studio features at local knitting shops? It would be fun to see different shops from all around the country.
Thank you for all you do to show that knitting is not just for grannies!!

 
At 9:54 AM, Anonymous said...

How about a show with knitting machines?

 
At 10:01 AM, Jennifer in KS said...

While I've tried to catch all the Knitty Gritty shows, I've probably missed a few. So, if you haven't explored knitting for those of us who are of a more resplendent size (plus-size), that would be a great source of info.

 
At 10:37 AM, Susan said...

Plus size knitting please!

How about as guests inviting the authors of Big Girl Knits?

 
At 10:47 AM, Kathy N said...

Love the show!

I’m casting my vote for loom knitting. As a fiber arts teacher and designer, I’ve seen this old craft become popular with knitters and non-knitter alike. The resurgence came about with the mass marketing of knitting looms by Provo Crafts. People who were never able to master needle knitting are loving the no-needle method of knitting. And they’re clamoring for more patterns and techniques.

Also a vote for knitting socks on circular needles. DPN were like wrestling with an octopus to me…and the octopus won. With 2 circular needles, I'm knitting both socks at once (no orphans!).

What about lace techniques? Top-down sweaters? Mosiacs (my favorite color knitting!)?

Knit on!

 
At 11:15 AM, Anonymous said...

hey I have a unique idea, how about a show on loom knitting about knitting with looms that loom knit on looms, looming.

loom

 
At 1:06 PM, Nichole said...

I'd love to see a show truly dedicated to tips & tricks -- you know, all the stuff that you have to have learned from a fellow knitter, not found in books, etc. (i.e. how to not get holes when you first join in the round, not get holes in your socks, etc.).

A sock show would be great too ... esp since sock knitting seems to be the new "scarves" this year and I'm a novice at it!

Would love to see Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (Yarn Harlot) on your show! Would also love to see Lisa Loeb and Carnie Wilson (2 great musicians who KNIT!) on your show!

 
At 1:08 PM, Loom and Boards said...

As much as I would love to see shows with loom knitting because I am a loom knitter, I would LOVE to see crochet beading shows. I have a friend in Australia who sent me a BEAUTIFUL amulet pouch that was crochet beaded and its amazing but I cannot find much information on how to do this.

Thanks for asking for ideas!!

Jami

 
At 1:54 PM, Anonymous said...

1. Toe-up, magic loop, and 2-circular-needle sock instructions

2. Gadgets & toys- There are so many great "thingies" out there that people need to know about, such as the new light-up needles for knitting in the dark, the little tape measures that look like sheep, all the different brands and variations of needle cases, baskets, etc.

3. GREEN KNITTING!! For vegetarians, hippies, and globaly aware, how about featuring non-animal and renewable fibers such as INGEO, flax, hemp, bamboo, soy, and/or recycled Sari silk?

-Natasha
www.grittyknits.com

 
At 3:27 PM, Renee' said...

LOOM KNITTING PLEASE!!!!!

We are just begging for it.

"Give us what we want and we will go away."

hee..hee... We wont go away really.

You could always have one of these many talented woman on too. Like Amy Rynolds (I am not her but I do enjoy her patterns.)

Thanks,
Dora Renee' Wilkerson.
http://bricoreandfamily.blogspot.com/

 
At 3:58 PM, angelique said...

Howdy do! Yes, i'm one of those loom knitters too!I would love to see stitch techniques, types of looms and tools ect. Loom knitters knit2....

 
At 4:26 PM, Marcy said...

I think it would be cool to do a class on the Noni Bags that everyone is knitting. High fashion bags that you knit yourself!! Also I like the idea of a show dedicated plus size women. It is hard to find patterns that are for plus sizes. More socks would be good also. Thanks!

 
At 6:28 PM, magicalyarnscloud.blogspot.com said...

Loom knitting is a great hobby. People who can't needle knit find it much easier. Arthritis and carpal tunnel is less a problem for loom knitters.

 
At 7:22 PM, Anonymous said...

Hi Vickie,

I also enjoyed the knitting for charity show - almost all of my projects are for charities. I can imagine how many charities would love to be represented by your show! How fun it must be for you to pick!

I wonder if you could do a show with patterns for using bulky yarns and big needles. I enjoy making things that work up quickly.

I also like using a knitting machine and loom knitting. Ooh, and what about holiday items... This is fun - thanks for opening up the opportunity to us!

Knit on!
Jeanette

 
At 10:38 PM, Tygher Knits said...

How about perhaps .. well, themed shows? Knits for the kitchen, for the bedroom, for the bathroom, for the garden, etc? Then you could use all sorts of patterns and such, and the projects could span from beginner to advanced techniques.

Have to say, your show has really made me love knitting. I mean, I liked it before, but I'm totally hooked now,and I can't seem to put my knitting down.

 
At 10:50 PM, HoJo said...

Hey Vickie:

Ms. Literal, here. How are ya? Hope you've been enjoying the summer. I don't know if you remember when you were here, but we talked about doing a show about knitting on the bias - scarves, blankets, garments. The Princess and the Prince say "Hi"!

 
At 8:14 AM, Amy said...

Once again, LOOM KNITTING!!! Please check out the following blogs/websites to see that you can do more than just hats and scarves...
http://www.knitchat.com/
http://loomincatshaven.blogspot.com/
http://isela.typepad.com/
http://pegsandneedles.blogspot.com/
http://yarngear.blogspot.com/
http://traceycarsto.blogspot.com/
http://gracielandcrafts.typepad.com/my_weblog/stitches/index.html
http://amoonsinger.blogspot.com/
http://kansasa.blogspot.com/
http://www.cindwoodcrafts.com/
http://www.markmanfarm.com/
http://www.knittingboard.com/Knitting_Boards_s/1.htm
and of course MY site too...
www.spunkybluecatdesisgns.com
Just in case you needed some homework after all these posts!!! Loom knitters are a bit enthusiastic about their craft!! Hope to see the show soon.
Amy

 
At 8:33 AM, Theresa said...

Hi Vickie,

Let me first say that I have always loved your show! It's very inspirational, and I've enjoyed all the episodes. I think I echo everyone's sentiments about loom knitting. It would be interesting to see.

I also would be interested in a show on a show dedicated to crochet for beginners. Specifically, how to incorporate crochet into knit pieces. There are some many pretty designs (included those featured on your show) that I'd like to make myself which require a crocheted edge. It would be great to see it demonstrated - slowly - under the Knitty Cam!

Maybe a show focusing solely on harder-to-do techniques (at least for me) - such as how to pick up stitches, finishing stitches (like seaming), etc.

Thanks for asking for our input! Can't wait to see all the upcoming shows!

 
At 11:51 AM, SusieQ said...

Love the show! How about more shows on techniques, i.e. knitting on dpn's, knitting in the round, etc. Also I would love to see a show dedicated to finishing techniques such as mattress seaming.

Thanks for asking for input. I really love the show and have learned so much from you and your guests. Even on subjects that are a little too advanced for me right now, I remember certain tips, etc. and then in the future refer back to them and find myself saying, "Oh, that's how that works!" It's cool when that happens!

I look forward to seeing all the new shows and am enjoying the new season being shown now on Mondays and Saturdays.

 
At 1:01 PM, Carolyn said...

Wow-loom knitting seems to be popular here.
I'd like to definitely know more about knitting socks on circulars. And my personal favorite would be more shows on felting!

 
At 1:51 PM, ~drew emborsky~ said...

I recently took a celtic cabling class with Melissa Leapman that was amazing! You've had her on the show but I can't remember if she demonstrated the celtic cabling. Good stuff!

~drew~
co-author
Men Who Knit and the Dogs Who Love Them

 
At 4:29 PM, Vickie Howell said...

Thanks, guys! Your suggestions have been added to the list.

Drew, nice seeing you here. I actually just put your name on the list yesterday as a possible guest. :-)

 
At 6:07 PM, Mary said...

Some of these items may have been covered in seasons 5,6 & 7 which haven't aired yet, but here's my list:

* Another vote for a show on beginning crochet, (which may already be covered since Drew E. was just in L.A. for a shoot).
* Intermediate crochet
* Plus-size patterns and modifications.
* Multi-directional knitting (Iris Schreier is queen of that).
* Mitered squares in knitting -- socks, blankets, etc. (Carodan Farms shop in Standardsville, VA teaches a great mitered square sock class, and Kay & Ann of Mason-Dixon Knitting have a mitered-square blanket pattern. In fact, anything they brought to the show would be wonderful.)
* Entrelac
* Toe-up socks (Wendy Johnson is queen of that).
* Two socks on one circular; two socks on two circulars
* Fair isle knitting.
* Another show on spinning.
* Another show on tips & tricks (Margaret Radcliffe, author of the Knitting Answer Book, teaches a good class on this)
* Lace knitting - with another tutorial on chart-reading for those of us who need a remedial course!
* Lily Chin - teaching anything
* Eunny Jang (great idea from previous commenter) - she's a genius - anything she demonstrated would be wonderful; she's written a very comprehensive tutorial on lace knitting on her blog
* Perhaps a show on how to "journal" your knitting, either by scrapbooking (not my fav but many like that hobby) or by blogging or whatever other methods might be out there....
* A show on how to organize one's stash and other knitting paraphernalia, and projects to use up one's stash

Okay, that's long enough. I'm sure I'll think of something else later....
* Perhaps a knitting "career day" - various folks who make their living with, around, and/or about yarn, including yarn shop owners, writers (Yarn Harlot, for example), designers, how-to hosts (ahem), etc.

 
At 8:35 PM, jaime said...

vic--i read your "call to arms"--as it were--on myspace, and wasn't sure where it would be easier for you to pick up my response, so i opted for here.

anywhoo---i love it that you're open to suggestions, because i have a few!!

1) mitered squares!! there are so many cool patterns using this technique, but not enough demonstration, i'm very much a visual learner, and i've learned A LOT from knitty gritty!

2) knitting toys--and not just looms--i have this nifty little thing called a k-tel knitter, and i haven't found quite enough information on how to use the silly thing on the internet--again with the visual learning

btw--the mobius knitting has got to be the most insane, intriguing, and awesome thing i've seen done with knitting, so far!

knit on!
jaime

 
At 1:07 AM, Anonymous said...

I'd love to see a show on the Baby Surprise Sweater (Meg Swansen could teach) or other such "mysterious" objects.

Nadya

 
At 2:54 AM, Lily said...

Loved Cat and Lily on your show. Bring them back. Tips and tricks are always welcome. One skein knits, stash busting, more spinning, more knits for the home...that's my two cents.

 
At 8:30 AM, Jal J said...

Hi, Vickie! I'd enjoy interviews with people from blogland (like Eunny Jang, Crazy Aunt Purl, Panopticon) and seeing more Knittin' Men on the show. Some of them are churning out really great knitwear! Showcasing some of the latest knitting books and their authors would be great too.

I'd also like to see a show on "advanced basics", like different cast-ons (crocheted provisional, turkish) and finishing methods. I know there are many book and internet resources on this, but sometimes you need to see something in action in order to learn it. The LYS is a great resource, but I'm sure there are many who don't have a one nearby for help.

I like the recent Knit Bits using yarn shops and their owners to explain tips. Keep that up!

 
At 8:46 AM, Terri said...

Hi Vickie,
I'd love to see a show about altering patterns... basically I'm plus size and have been told over and over by saged knitters "just add a few rows or stitches where you know you need them" ok that's easy for them to say. I'm sure there are other knitters out there who have run into this too. It's so frustrating to run into a pattern that you know will "almost" fit and not know how to make it fit.
Kudos to all the loom knitters out there too. I can knit socks like crazy, but when it comes to the looms... well...they make better dog toys in my house :O

 
At 1:12 PM, Diana said...

I'd love more advanced techniques, where it is the knitting, not the yarn, that does the showing off. :)

I think a shawl knit from the top center (triangular like the Kiri shawl or one of Evelyn Clark's and also Myrna Stahman's top-down Faroese insprired) would be great.

I'd love to see Meg Swansen discussing some of EZ's things, like the Pi shawl and the Baby Surprise sweater (although there are many knitter's who would be wonderful with these).

Also, if you cover Fair Isle knitting, please, PLEASE explain that it is not a technique, but that stranded knitting is the technique used.

 
At 4:03 PM, Kelly said...

Vickie -

I've seen a call for plus-size patterns and altering patterns. Well, how about something that meets those needs from a different angle. Design! I have hardly made a piece yet that actually matches someone else's pattern (whether by mistake or intention). Learning to design is knitting freedom. Then it is easier to alter patterns. Mind you I am refering to overall patterns, such as shape and length to make a sweater, for example, not stitch patterns.

Speaking of...one of my favorite episodes was chockful of different stitch patterns. Let's see more of those. I am trying to design a lacey sort of sheer to go between the drapes and the window in my baby's nursery, and I haven't found the perfect stitch pattern yet.

Kelly

 
At 7:25 PM, Kristen said...

I would like to put my hand up and say loom knitting is a must have. Then also plus sized knitting is another interest of mine. How to measure and alter a pattern to fit plus sized people. Another idea is knitting/crocheting doll clothes for barbie.

 
At 3:06 PM, KipperKnitter said...

I think it would be very cool to host some kind of contest where the winner could be one of the knitsters and get a behind the scenes look at Knitty Gritty. Also would be cool to follow Vickie around for a day---a day in the life of Vickie Howell.....

 
At 9:36 PM, Anonymous said...

LOOM KNITTING WOULD BE JUST GREAT!!!!!!!!!

 
At 9:13 AM, Anonymous said...

Let's see some Big Girl Knits!!! (We like to wear knits, too! Just ask Amy Singer!)

Also, how about the Ann and Kay from Mason Dixon Knitting?

 
At 7:58 PM, Renee' said...

I would love to see Amy Reynolds and some loom knitting on your show! She comes up with some neat patterns that I can follow pretty darn easy.

Thanks,

Dora Renee' Wilkerson

 
At 10:13 PM, Tina said...

Loom Knitting, but Please get a great teacher on there. Like Isela Phelps. Someone that knows that looms can be used for more than just hats and tubes. Please, please please! The whole show will matter on the teacher you have. This is a fast growing independant fiber art that is just leaping and bounding into new discoveries and stitches (Like the Mock Crochet Stitch I discovered, PDF on my blog, http://ladydove.typepad.com) But people are easily turned off from it because they believe that you can only make hats. I've seen sweaters, felted wonders, dishclothes, great double knits, triangle shawls, lace knitting, great cables, blankets, fancy stitches, shawls, shrugs, ruanas, hats, socks, clogs, mittens, everything created with looms.

But, while I love loom knitting, needles are my passion and Lace even more so. I love lace. Lace lace and more Lace!

 
At 5:22 PM, Laura F. said...

I think some episodes on Vintage knits and the different methods on knitting socks would be great!

 
At 9:36 AM, Anonymous said...

How about a show "knitting for boys". There seems to be a lot of girl stuff out there but I would like to see something for my little guy.

 
At 1:02 AM, Anonymous said...

I think a show on how to make dog sweaters would be interesting and having more male knitsters/guests is a really fun idea and definitly more shows using basic learning skills I myself am a visual learner and have a hard time learning from directions if you did more shows on how to knit basics that would be really helpful I would definitly like to know how to cast on with dpn's and how to use them *

 
At 1:02 AM, Anonymous said...

I think a show on how to make dog sweaters would be interesting and having more male knitsters/guests is a really fun idea and definitly more shows using basic learning skills I myself am a visual learner and have a hard time learning from directions if you did more shows on how to knit basics that would be really helpful I would definitly like to know how to cast on with dpn's and how to use them *

 
At 1:00 PM, darthlaurie said...

I love your show! I didn't know you had a website all your own! I try to commandeer my boyfriend's tv (he has cable)every weekend just so I can gather purls of wisdom:D
I'd love, love, LOVE to see more shows on plus size knitting. Double knitting also would be cool as well as doing two toe-up socks at once. Knitting and felting bowls and vases would be a great project as well (maybe a knitted cornucopia filled with knit fruit??? How cool would that be?!)
Also, there's an amazing lady in Ohio who has put together a group called socks for soldiers. What she'd love to do is put a pair of good, handknit wool socks on every one of our soldiers... please check out www.socksforsoldiers.org ... she'd make an absolutely wonderful guest knitter! I think the author of Knitting Nature would also be extremely interesting.

 
At 8:13 PM, Anonymous said...

I love your show. I'd love to see more socks, and other great gift ideas. Knitty Gritty Rocks!!!

 
At 6:32 PM, Becky said...

Things I'd like to see: finishing techniques (different types of seaming, when and why, etc., cast-ons and cast-offs), crocheting for knitters, altering a pattern to fit your body regardless of whether you are big/small tall/short whatever. I also like the idea of just a total tips show - a collection of little things that books don't show. I know the new Knit Fix book jsut came out - that would be a great show topic to teach how to correct mistakes.

Thanks for asking for our input!!

 
At 8:23 PM, Anonymous said...

I would love to see a whole episode on fixing mistakes!!!

 
At 9:10 PM, Anonymous said...

wristwarmers...
accessories...
trendy pieces of clothing...
for the teenaged knitter

 
At 9:10 PM, Nikki said...

I've been looking for a decent sweater jacket pattern, especially a more shapely one.

I'm also having a hard time finding cute/ more trendy patterns for sweaters and such.

 
At 6:40 PM, Anonymous said...

Vickie,

I know you wrote this message a while ago but thought I would give my two cents.

A show about "Real Women" would be outstanding. Being that there are so many of us out there dedicating a show to us would be nice. Figuring out how to alter a pattern to fit me is sometimes too much for me to handle and I end up either not knitting it for myself or for somebody else. This has got to end...I want some sweater too dang it!

I also thought about a show that incorporates somebody who knits using the underarm method. Just a thought so others can see what that is like. I know that it is really fast which is always nice.

One more idea is a show on or about prayer shawls. It would incorporate lace kniting and knitting with a purpose (although is there really any other type of knitting?) you know what I mean. I don't think you have done anything like that.

Alright. Have a good night.

MarlyKnits.

 

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