The Martha Stewart Show is Looking for Knitters like you!

Our friends at the Martha Stewart Show are looking for knitters to fill their audience on Wednesday, February 20th at 2pm.  They've asked us to share this information with you:

"The Martha Stewart Show" invites you to request tickets to be in the live studio audience for our Handmade Knitwear Show that will be taped on Wednesday, February 20th at 2PM. If you would like to attend with guests and you all have items that you have knit yourself, you will be asked to bring these items in with you on show day. REQUEST YOUR TICKETS!

Don't forget to mention PURL & tell us about your creation and what you'd like to bring in with you!

Ticket confirmations will be sent out on a  first-come first-served basis.  MARTHA tapes at The Chelsea Television Studio, located at 221 West 26th Street (located between 7th and 8th Avenues), NYC.  *Ages 10 and over, please.

 

Update on January 28, 2008 by purl bee

We've just heard from our friends at Martha that the audience for this event is now full so they will not be taking any more reservations at this time. If you weren't able to get tickets be sure to tune in on the day of the show!

Comments

[miss chris]

See, now I really really really wish I could knit!

[Potiron]

will you buy me the airline ticket so I can go???? (I'm in Chartres, France!!!) LOL

[Beth]

I agree with Potiron: I'd go if Martha was paying for the airline tickets!

[melissa]

well, i requested my tickets...we'll see (fingers crossed). its my birthday week, too, so that would be so fun! i am hoping to be finished my hourglass sweater to wear and my next project is going to be the child's placket pullover for a baby shower gift. i have a sizing question for the hourglass sweater...can i ask here? is the 37" size too big if my actual measurement is 33.5"? thanks!!! :)

[purl bee]

Hi Melissa,
I think I would do the next size smaller unless you want a very roomy sweater. Good luck with the tickets, do let us know! --Joelle

[melissa]

oh, thank you joelle! now i can go for it without fear! i really appreciate the personal answer to my question! i will let you know! hopefully VERY soon!

[Kate]

Can't make the show....but how do we find out when it is airing?

[purl bee]

Hi Kate,
Its a live show, so its airing on February 20th. Check your local listings for the time of day.

[Beth]

Thanks so much for the info on the show! I live in NJ and put in for tickets for my Aunt (an amazing knitter), myself (not an amazing knitter) and my daughter (who is about to turn 10) and a new knitter! I mentioned the Purl Bee, of course! Thanks!

[Kate]

Thank you so much!

[Eileen]

Hand knitting is only the first step. There are hundreds of us machine knitters, too, who would like equal time. How about a follow-up show for machine knitting, the next step?

[Jan Burch]

Hopefully, the show will also be a show case for items knit on a loom with 200 needles as well as hand-knits done with 2 needles... I find them as interesting if not more interesting. Its surprising how many knit designers for the magazines use the knit looms to create their garments.

[melissa]

I GOT MY INVITE!!! we are going! it is going to be a birthday celebration! (my b-day is the 22nd, my mom's 60th is the 24th!)

oh dear! i am so stinkin' excited i can't even control myself! thank you for letting me in on this!!1 i'll be wearing my hourglass sweater! and hopefully working on the baby placket pullover all from LMKG!

[purl bee]

Melissa,
Yay! I'm so happy you got your tickets, have a great time at the show, and be sure to stop by purl or purl patchwork that day if you have time. xox-Joelle

[Catherine]

We got tickets too! Wahoo! My friend, Rebecca, and I will be going to the Feb. 20th taping and not only will we be wearing various knit items, but we'll also be bringing the blanket that was created for Rebecca when she found out she had breast cancer last year
http://rebeccasblanket.blogspot.com
The blanket was a collaborative effort made up of 40 different squares knit by 27 knitters from 3 continents including 9 U.S. states (and including the Yarn Harlot!). We can't wait to "show" Martha the blanket and see the show live! Thanks for the tip, Purl Bee! Oh, we can't wait to visit Purl Soho too, since we're traveling from Minnesota!

[purl bee]

Catherine,
Great news! The blanket is so special, what a great opportunity to share its story. See you at purl! --Joelle

[Susan]

I'll be there too! Are you having a meetup at Purl in the a.m. -- I'd love to travel with you and others.