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I've always gone to the craft store and gazed upon the rows and rows of gorgeous, colorful, sparkly yarns, and wished that I could do something with them other than admire them. I never thought that I could learn how to knit. All the other ways I've tried didn't work--like looking in books and trying to follow illustrations. Knitting has always been so intimidating to me. There's even a whole new language you have to learn. I am so thankful that this DVD exists. Nici McNally is SO super sweet and she knits really slowly so you can follow all of the strange twists and turns associated with knitting. She repeats things over and over again so that you can actually learn techniques. She understands how awkward it is for the first-time knitter and she is quite sympathetic to the person who might still be confused--even after she has shown you something. Also, it is filmed really well, over the shoulder so that you can see what she's doing and follow along. The colors of the background don't interfere with the color of the yarn, she uses a bulky yarn so that you can see every movement. Also, it is packed with visually stunning imagery--piles of gorgeous yarn balls in the background,and vivid,candy-colored items. It's really pretty to watch. I absolutely love this DVD. For me, knitting is still really challenging and difficult at times and I even get a little frustrated,but I consult the DVD whenever I have further questions. Despite this, in two days I knitted my first project and I can't wait to create another one! If you're a beginning knitter, keep at it. You'll "get it" and it will click. You will be so happy that you stuck with it and practiced. It is very rewarding and can even build self-esteem. I would recommend this DVD to anyone who has always been afraid of learning how to knit. Teens and children would also benefit from this instructional video as well. It would be an excellent starting point. This DVD is truly worth every dime. Thanks for reading. This is just my opinion. ;)

This video taught me how to knit. Nici is so sweet, nice and informative! She makes you feel relaxed and at ease. I was knitting in about 2o min. This video is everything everyone else says it is. I tried to learn on youtube but got so confused because I didnt know where people were starting from. I almost gave up but then I got this video. I am so glad. She is a wonderful teacher. Just because someone knows how to knit doesn't mean they know how to teach you. I will always keep this video for reference and am glad I found the best!

When I get time, I really want to follow the DVD more closely, but so far, so good.

I have tried to teach my mother to knit countless times and have felt like just slitting both wrists and throat just to end the pain quickly. I puchased this DVD, and for the first time in 86 years she can cast on and knit. Nici's approach to teaching is fabulous, and the camera angles are PERFECT. She starts off teaching you how to use your remote. Don't say "OMG," because, to my great surprise, I actually learned a couple things. Then she moves on to how to make a slip knot. The next words out of my mother's mouth were, "Oh, good, I've always wanted to know how to make a slip knot." I confess, I did say "OMG." You will appreciate her simplistic method of teaching when you try to learn techniques you don't know. Best of all, everything is compartmentalized, so you only watch specifically what you need. By the way, I put my mother's knowledge of and ability to sew right up there next to Martha Pullen, so she is not without her talents. I would greatly appreciate Ms. McNally producing an advanced techniques knitting dvd. She is a superb teacher.

I have always wanted to learn to knit, and books were way too confusing. I ordered this dvd and received it one week ago. Today I am finishing my second project of a monogrammed cloth. I can't believe how easy it was to learn from this dvd. The instructor is excellent and calm to listen to. I am thrilled I purchased this dvd, and plan to order her next level when available!!! I loved her continental style and found it so easy to put into practice.

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I don't usually write reviews, however, my son and I enjoy this DVD so much that I had to write something. The music is fun and entertaining without being cloyingly childish. We are intending to buy all of Dan Zanes DVDs and CDs.

I purchased this video for my daughter to watch on our long flight to California. We both love it! I might even love it more than she does. It is a great break from watching children's dvd's that get annoying after watching them again and again. I highly recommend this dvd!

I think there were two "videos" on this. I was hoping for more by the title. The rest was concert footage and videos with people singing. It wasn't a hit with the kiddo here, although I like the songs.

I got this video because my children love music. The music on the video is good but the video accompanying it leaves much to be desired. You might as well just put in the cd because my kids have no desire to watch the video of him singing. His music is fun and entertaining though.

At first I was disappointed by the video and production quality. But my 1 1/2 year old and my husband and I LOVE the music. Its great folk music that mixes in some Reggae. We love dancing along.

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After years of wanting to figure out this teechnique, at last I found someone else as crazy as I am who has managed to do it. This video comes with a chart and materials list for making your own bead knitted drawstring bag from 11/0 beads (the size most readily available in modern beads.) Alice Korach gives a concise review of knitting techniques and then shows you how to make your own bag, step by step. She employs a technique to eliminate the bias in your work (the tradeoff is that the beads alternate directions every other row, creating a herringbone pattern in their orientation-- all the antique bead knitted bags I've seen have the beads oriented in a single direction.) Korach's instructions are clear, precise, and easy to follow. If you don't know how to knit well, Korach recommends that you use "Mary Thomas's Knitting Book" as reference for knitting practice (I heartily concur, as knitting with beads is slow and difficult, and it's well worth learning to knit decently first!) I'm just in the preliminary stages of mastering this technique, but feel like I can proceed with confidence thanks to this video.

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I love this lamp. The base is very heavy so when you reposition the lamp it doesn't tip over. It lights a very nice working area. The magnifying glass is an added feature which I haven't used yet, but I'm sure I will. I would highly recommend this lamp.

Justo lo que buscaba, reunio todas las condiciones que deseaba. LLego en el tiempo preciso.

This lamp is wonderful, I have 3 of them, I am a night person for craftwork, this gives me true colors, blending colors for a quilt is a snap, giving good visual aid at your sewing machine needle area is great, especially at night with dark fabrics, no shadows when rotary cutting, worth the cost, one of mine is 5 years old - original bulb. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

I'm very happy with my purchase. The quality is great, price was reasonable and delivery was prompt.