The Complete Beginner's Guide to Knitting

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Actor: Nici McNally
Brand: Nici McNally Knitting DVDs
DVD: Region Code 0.0
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 180 minutes
Published: 2003
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-01
Audience Rating: G (General Audience)
Studio: Nici McNally Knitting DVDs
Product features:

Crystal-Clear DVD
Easy to Learn
You can be knitting in 30 minutes!
Knit a Super-Easy Scarf
FREE stuff on the DVD's Website

DVD Reviews of The Complete Beginner's Guide to Knitting

DVD Review: Great instructional video!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is a great video - easy to follow, but detailed instructions. Good for beginner or anyone wanting to review techniques.

DVD Review: Excellent guide for an absolute know-nothing beginner
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm so bad, I cast on the 10 stitches per the video, knitted them, then counted per the video - and only had 7 stitches left. !!? This is really an excellent tutorial, however. Easy steps, nice clear closeups of what's she's doing (as opposed to books, which have drawings of Gordian-knots and expect you to know what's going on). She's so pretty and blonde that you figure ... "Hey, if SHE can do it, I certainly can." And I will - eventually.

DVD Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars

The video clearly demonstrates each stitch from the point of view of the knitter. This is the first video demonstration where I clearly understood each and every stitch. Before watching this DVD, I saw some knitting videos on msn soapbox and other video sharing sites but the either the poor quality of the video or the low resolution, or bad camera angle of these online videos made it difficult to follow the steps completely.
Nici pauses a little between each step so you can watch the video and follow the step at the same time as you are watching the DVD. I would recommend you watch this DVD rather read a book if you are just beginning to learn knitting.

DVD Review: Buy this DVD
Summary: 5 Stars

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Knitting
This is a wonderful DVD. I have never knit before, always wanted to learn, and I was knitting and pearling in 20 min. That same day I was able to speed up and begin a scarf and when I dropped a stitch, I was able to go right to Nici's first-aid kit and learn how to pick it up. Nici is offering a wonderful service here; she is a fabulous instructor, you get excellent 1 on 1 step-by-step instruction, and it's much less expensive than taking a knitting class in person. If you want to learn how to knit, all you need are the materials and this dvd. (She includes a list of materials in a little booklet that comes with the dvd. In addition to the list, you might buy a crochet hook to pick up the occasional dropped stitch.)

DVD Review: Put down the booklets and buy this DVD
Summary: 5 Stars

I tried to teach myself to knit with books and magazines with no success. I found this DVD and I was knitting in 20 mins. I would recommend this for everyone who wants to learn the basics.

Description of The Complete Beginner's Guide to Knitting

This step-by-step, hand-holding guide to knitting is EASY to watch and makes learning fast and simple. Although this DVD is packed with everything a beginner needs to know, the chapters are bite-sized. Beautiful and clear demonstrations can get you started knitting scarf in only 30 MINUTES._____ There is a companion WEBSITE for the DVD where you can download lots of FREE beginner patterns! Scarves, Ponchos, Baby Blankets, Sweaters, and more._____ What you'll learn: Casting On, The Knit Stitch (English & Continental), The Purl Stitch (English & Continental), Adding Yarn & Changing Colors, Bind Off, Increasing, Decreasing, Ribbing, Gauge, Finishing, First Aid Kit (how to fix mistakes)._____ Featuring broadcast quality video with close-up demonstrations. Playable WORLDWIDE. Watch on your DVD Player & TV or DVD-compatible COMPUTER!_____ We guarantee your satisfaction. If you don't love your DVD, send it back to us and we'll refund your money instantly.

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