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The Coolest Thing! You Tube Scores Again…

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http://youtube.com/results?search_query=1970+K-Tel+Knitter+Commercial&search=Search

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You gotta check this thing out. I wonder if we can still buy this item anywhere but Ebay?? Anyone out there own one or ever used one? Does it really work? Inquiring minds and fingers want to know.

Well, I answered my own question by going to Ebay and finding two of these for sale. I’ve bid on one and will be receiving it before long. I’ll report back on how well it works. Can’t wait to give it a try!

UPDATE – I purchased one of these ‘Knitters’ on Ebay. Couldn’t figure out how to work it with the instructions that were included. Took it to my local crochet club meeting where experienced crocheters and knitters each had a try at it. No one could figure it out!! No wonder K-Tel didn’t keep them on the market very long. Would love to hear from anyone who has used this implement successfully.

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  1. Crochet Diva on June 1, 2008 8:49 am

    Hmm.. that is intersting. I’ll be interested in hearing how it goes. :)

  2. Denise on June 2, 2008 4:11 pm

    I found one in a thrift store, and posted about it on my blog: http://wayoutwear.blogspot.com/2007/05/k-tel-knitter.html

    Some of the comments were helpful…

  3. Norma on June 3, 2008 11:24 pm

    I have one that I found, probably in a thrift store a long time ago. Were you able to follow the video well enough to make it work?

  4. Jan Pinard on June 14, 2008 11:34 am

    I was able to pick up one of these this morning at a yard sale but mine is called a Grant One Needle looper. It came with instructions which seem clear to me. If anyone is interested, I could scan and send them.
    HI JAN. I actually have the instructions that came in the original package. I just don’t understand them! Nor do my knitting friends. I choose to spend my little bit of spare time on crochet so will set this ‘toy’ aside. Perhaps one day it will become clear to me. jd

  5. Mary Hawkins milton,Fl. on July 20, 2008 1:13 pm

    I have 3 different balls of Kountry Kable Kotton by Lily. App.77 yards. This is heavier than Speed Cro Sheen . Would like a pattern or suggestions on how to use this as it is 3 different colors. Thanks

  6. tish on December 31, 2008 7:24 pm

    i have 2 but they are my moms my husband tried to bid on one on ebay, but lost in the final seconds.. i want my very own because it is what i learned on and is all i can comprehend…any info as to how i can own one for myself. please let me know
    thanks tish
    TISH,
    I got mine on ebay. I suggest you look there. Didn’t work for me. No one at my LYS could figure out how to make the thing work!
    jd

  7. jd wolfe on January 3, 2009 10:54 am

    Tish,
    Try asking for these hooks on a knitting discussion list on yahoogroups.com or on the crochetpartners or crochetville list. I bet some folks have them and would be willing to part with them for a few bucks if you ask.
    jd

  8. Angie on September 1, 2009 8:52 pm

    I have a k-tel knitter and after much frustration trying to figure out how to get it going, I finally figured it out and I have already made many things. Not from patterns, but from picking my own brain. I would love to find some patterns especially baby clothes patterns that I can use my k-tel knitter. The k-tel knitter really makes some beautful items. For just starting out, I would suggest you work on your basic chain. Pull it apart, do it again. And again and again until you can almost do it with your eyes closed. Then work on a scarf. Once you get the hang of it, you’re well on your way!

  9. Mary Van Scoit on October 11, 2009 4:55 pm

    my mother in law has one and she uses it everyday she is 91 and it’s the only craft she can do with her eyesight. it’s reativly easy it’s very similar to the afgan stitch

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