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| The Complete Beginner's Guide to Knitting | 
 enlarge | Actor: Nici Mcnally
Studio: Nici McNally Knitting DVDs
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  102 reviews
Sales Rank: 3193
Format: Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 180
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5
MPN: 1833
UPC: 094922518330
EAN: 0094922518330
ASIN: B000A0P6A4
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Publication Date: 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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 |
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Product Description
NICI MCNALLY-Knitting is a tactile and visual craft. Youll learn best when you actually see it for yourself. With this DVD youll learn to knit with close-up video demonstrations. You progress at your own pace. Replay demonstrations with the touch of a button pause anytime for a closer look and even watch a technique in slow motion. Close-up demonstrations are performed as if the teachers are your hands. DVD automatically pauses in each lesson giving you ample time to practice. Press PLAY when youre ready to keep keep going. DVD includes a booklet with seven scarf patterns to knit for your first project. the wonderful craft of knitting has something to offer everyone
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| Customer Reviews: Read 97 more reviews...
Initial technical difficulties, but AWESOME INSTRUCTION! August 22, 2006
53 out of 58 found this review helpful
I first purchased this DVD in December 2005 and learned to knit immediately. I was able to knit 3 scarves for Christmas gifts just within a week after learning through this DVD. However, the first copy I received did not play properly. I contacted Nici and immediately got a response and a new DVD. That one worked just fine until my husband scratched it (he claims he didn't, and liked to point out the first one was faulty) and the player was unable to read it. And BTW, my husband has commented on Nici's style, saying, "How'd she get so good at teaching when she looks so young?" but he refuses to knit. oh well. So I am on my third copy, and I would continue to replace it if needed because the instruction is so clear, Nici is so personable that you'd think she was right there knitting with you, and the Chapter set up is great. The DVD automatically pauses after showing you a new technique, and then when you are ready you press play. So you never fall behind like in a class! There's a first aid kit chapter to help you figure out your mistakes and how to fix them. My third copy had an updated version of the booklet, with more detailed instruction patterns. I found the first edition of the booklet a bit vague for a beginner, but the new version is just right. I look forward to the sequel in the fall!
Want to knit? Buy this DVD! December 26, 2006
52 out of 54 found this review helpful
I LOVE this DVD! I've looked at books, online instruction, and even had a family member try to teach me. None of those methods worked for me. The way Nici goes about teaching is like having a friend come over to give instructions. She is very clear and goes slowly. The DVD pauses in places so you can go ahead and then press play when you are ready. She teaches two methods, English and Continental. We chose Continental. I found out why my family member could not teach me.......she does English, and I'm all thumbs that way. So having both shown gives you the ability to select which works best for you. The only thing for a beginner that I found difficult was casting on. The DVD shows 3 ways of slip knotting to start, but does not show where the tail should go....front or back? My mom came over to show us - after casting on the tail goes in the front. This is where you will be using the yarn from the cast on your first 10 loops.....when you turn the needle around as you switch hands, your tail will be in the back where it needs to be. I know that sounds simple, but for a beginner it was a conundrum!! If the tail is in the front, you run out of yarn! Other than that tiny detail....every detail for knitting and purling is covered well!! There are close up angles and it is show "over the shoulder" so you are not watching her knit and then try to reverse it. If you want to learn to knit......buy this DVD...within a short while you'll be knitting away!
Nici covers the following:
Casting on - how to get started
the knit stitch - continental or english
The purl stitch - continental or english
add yarn - if you run out or want to add a color etc..
binding off - how to end
ribbing - how to knit and purl on the same row
increasing - adding stitches
decreasing - taking away stitches
gauge - how many stitches per inch to get the right size
finishing - sewing pieces together
first aid kit - HELP for mistakes
tips and advice - tips and advice :)
She also has a website, [....]. And there are other DVDs only I've not found them on Amazon??
Great Help May 30, 2006
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
I have been knitting for a little over six months and I know the basics (knit, purl, casting on, etc) but this DVD has still been an immense help to me. I now know how to apply emergency first aid to a swatch, how to block, increasing and other little things that you need on your journey to becoming a knitter. Also as a bonus, some of the knitting terms, SSK and K2tog are explained.
You can't go wrong with this DVD. She shows you English and Continental styles and the best part--she encourages you and tells you it's okay to hold your needle a certain way or knit loosely.
Oh, yes, I have never worked for Nici McNally and have no ties to any knitting company so I am completely unbiased
An Amazing learning tool! December 21, 2005
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have tried to learn to knit before. This is the first time I have been able to made a swatch!
This DVD is perfect for the first time knitter, or the person with knitter's anxiety. This is also a wonderful gift for the learner who has to take frequent breaks.
The DVD is wonderfully interactive.
It is easy to rewind and pause.
There are frequent opportunities to be shown steps again (Over and over!).
It is easy to fast forward through steps to get a quick visual demonstration.
Common issues for first time knitters are pointed out often before it happens to help avoid frustration and confusion. There is also a wonderful "First Aid" section for dropped and added stitches as well as how to un-knit, and More!!
I bought the kit that has the DVD, needles, and yarn. As a bonus there is a great website with more patterns to try! It would be a delightful gift for anyone from a preteen and up.
I definitely plan to buy the next DVDs when they become available!
best beginner knitting dvd August 8, 2005
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
I love this DVD. I'm a self taught knitter and the pictures in books (especially the ones that are drawn) do not explain things very clearly.
This DVD is hand holding but at your own pace. The DVD incorporates pauses ("push play to continue") for you to catch up. There are also stills (images are freeze framed) so you can compare what you're doing to what is being done. The camera angles are great, the sharpness is superb and the contrasting colors are well thought out (white background, bright blue yarn, dark brown needles).
They explanations are very clear and precise - the booklet in the dvd provides an excellent guide and they end of every section shows you examples of what you just learned on different yarns, colors, and patterns.
The next DVD is coming out before December 2005!!! I can not wait!
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