Vickie Howell and the Knit Show

Vickie Howell and the Knit Show

Vickie Howell and the Knit Show was today’s topic on the Yarn Thing podcast with Marly Bird.

Vickie Howell is a cultivator of craft and community. She’s an author, designer, instructor, and broadcast personality in the D.I.Y. world with a penchant for motivational speaking, and social media marketing. Vickie is most well-known as the Host and Creative Consultant of DIY Network’s Knitty Gritty, her best selling knitting, crochet, and craft books, and her accessible, inclusive approach to nurturing the creative community via print, video and social media. She’s continued to rally the crafty troops as an internationally recognized blogger & magazine columnist; a Spokesperson and Ambassador for major brands like Patons, Bernat, Caron, Land’s End, and Clover Needlecrafts; video campaigns for companies such as HGTV, JoAnn, Ragu, Cannon, and Inkjoy; and as the Host and Co-Executive Producer of PBS’ Knitting Daily TV with Vickie Howell.

Vickie has a HOT NEW project in the works, The Knit Show, and she’s doing a crowd-fund program to get it off the ground. She says: ‘Last week I joined thousands of other entrepreneurs — from inventors and authors, to artisans and filmmakers — by embarking on my own crowdfunding journey on Kickstarter for: “The Knit Show with Vickie Howell”. Although the campaign is going well so far, it bares mentioning that currently the biggest obstacle to getting people to crowd fund a project like mine, is the lack of knowledge — especially in the general population (I’m talking to you, nanas and pop-pops!) — about what crowdfunding actually is. In my experience, however if you’re willing to talk to the people about the things, then they’re usually open to listening to what you have to say. In that spirit, I jumped onto Facebook Live over the weekend to explain the whats, whys and who’s who of crowdfunding on Kickstarter, and why I’m using it (and you should, too!) to fund a really exciting project. Click HERE to watch, and share wherever it may be helpful.’

You can follow Vickie Howell through her website: www.VickieHowell.com, her Facebook page, Ravelry Designer page, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.  There is also a wonderful selection of online classes at CreativeLive.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Vickie Howell?

Vickie Howell is a well-known figure in the yarn crafting world… she’s a designer, author, former TV host, and passionate advocate for knitting and crochet. She hosted the popular show “Knitty Gritty” on the DIY Network and has continued creating content, writing books, and building community around fiber arts. She’s known for her approachable, personality-driven teaching style and her passion for making fiber arts accessible and cool. She and Marly share a community in the BiCrafty world of yarn creators.

What is The Knit Show?

The Knit Show is a web-based video series hosted by Vickie Howell that celebrates knitting culture and community. It features techniques, designer interviews, trends, and the people who make the knitting world vibrant. Unlike traditional TV craft shows, The Knit Show is produced specifically for online consumption and reflects the modern yarn community’s energy and diversity. It’s an example of how fiber arts content has evolved from traditional broadcast television to digital platforms that can serve passionate niche communities more directly.

Why does Marly Bird feature Vickie Howell on her blog?

Because the yarn crafting community is wonderfully interconnected! Marly and Vickie are peers in the fiber arts world… both designers, teachers, and advocates for knitting and crochet. Featuring each other’s work is a natural expression of that community. Both have built careers on making fiber arts accessible, joyful, and community-oriented. When a respected colleague creates great content, sharing it with your audience is a genuine act of community support rather than competition. The yarn world is generous that way.

Where can I find more content from Vickie Howell?

Search for Vickie Howell on YouTube, Instagram, and her website for current content. She has an active online presence and regularly creates tutorials, designs, and community content. Her older Knitty Gritty episodes may be available through streaming services that carry DIY Network content. And follow Marly Bird’s blog and social media for any future collaborations or cross-promotions between these two industry leaders. The fiber arts community loves when creators collaborate and support each other’s work.

What can I learn from watching The Knit Show?

The show covers knitting techniques, design inspiration, yarn industry topics, and community stories. It’s particularly good for understanding the broader context of knitting culture… not just “how to do a stitch” but “why this craft matters and who’s passionate about it.” For crafters who want to deepen their connection to the broader fiber arts community beyond just following patterns, shows like The Knit Show offer an enriching perspective on the creative world they’re part of. It’s community and culture alongside technique.