Uploaded October 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join Suzanne and TKGA Executive Director and Cast On Magazine Editor Arenda Holladay in a discussion about the new Professional Knitter Certification (PKC) course offered by TKGA (The Knitting Guild Association) vs the Master Hand Knitting (MHK) course also offered by TKGA.
The Knitting Guild Association - tkga.org
Go to that address, look under Certification to find the Master Hand Knitting Certification and the Professional Knitter Certification courses.
Time stamps for 10-13-19
0:00
2:20—Arenda talks about the TKGA and the Master Hand Knitting program (MHK)
3:28—TKGA’s new Professional Knitting Program (PKP) is discussed
6:15—is it possible to switch from MHK to PKP?
7:16—the reorganization of TKGA in 2016
8:52—are you automatically belong to TKGA if you belong to a local guild? How much are the dues?
10:48—does the PKP require you to create designs?
11:27—who are the PKP mentors and how do you become one?
12:33—what are the advantages to both programs?
16:02—how to sign up for the programs
16:29—could a friend who is a Master Knitter be your mentor?
17:17—does an advanced beginner have the skills to do the PKP?
19:22—the cost of the PKP course
20:36—membership renewal notices from TKGA
21:24—the time frame for completing each PKP module
22:45—mini courses that TKGA offers
23:35—which is the better choice; Suzanne’s Boot Camp or TKGA courses?
24:57—should the Basics, Basics, Basics (BBB) be taken before MHK?
26:51—skill levels you should have before working either program
28:07—if switching from MHK to PKP, are the swatches similar?
30:07—skills needed to get the most from MHK
30:49—if there’s no time for research, would the PKP be better now, then do MHK later?
32:47—seeing imperfections in first level 1 swatches; how to proceed from there
35:15—yarn requirements for PKP
37:10—what happens if you didn’t renew TKGA membership in time
37:44—Suzanne’s Boot Camp vs BBB
39:54—is there a deadline for BBB?
40:46—to improve your knitting, is BBB or PKP best?
41:21—the TKGA PKP vs Craft Yarn Council Teaching Certificate
43:40—if you want to do both, which is best to start with, MHK or PKP?
45:40—is TKGA going to do conferences again?
48:08—is BBB only online?
48:34—if you’re a left-handed knitter, can this be an issue while working through MHK?
49:28—the best way to approach the lessons in BBB
51:56—BBB; is it done through the TKGA website?
52:11—the goals that can be addressed in each program
54:06—the start date for the next KAL
54:52—knitting groups/guilds and how they can associate themselves with TKGA
56:21—how did Arenda and Suzanne meet?
58:08—any European groups that are similar to TKGA
58:50—Master Day events
1:00:02—the best course for an LYS owner to take
1:02:00—the length of time Arenda and Suzanne each spent working through the Master’s Program
1:03:11—fixing tension issues video - youtu.be/OoQT5F4lmJc and blog entry -knittingsuzanne.com/finessing-your-knitting/so-you-have-ridges-you-say
The Knitting Guild Association - tkga.org
Where to find Suzanne -
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCg0D7UG63ONCUwPTGczonhA
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitti...
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/17692...
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/people/Knitti...
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
Join Suzanne and TKGA Executive Director and Cast On Magazine Editor Arenda Holladay in a discussion about the new Professional Knitter Certification (PKC) course offered by TKGA (The Knitting Guild Association) vs the Master Hand Knitting (MHK) course also offered by TKGA.
The Knitting Guild Association - tkga.org
Go to that address, look under Certification to find the Master Hand Knitting Certification and the Professional Knitter Certification courses.
Time stamps for 10-13-19
0:00
2:20—Arenda talks about the TKGA and the Master Hand Knitting program (MHK)
3:28—TKGA’s new Professional Knitting Program (PKP) is discussed
6:15—is it possible to switch from MHK to PKP?
7:16—the reorganization of TKGA in 2016
8:52—are you automatically belong to TKGA if you belong to a local guild? How much are the dues?
10:48—does the PKP require you to create designs?
11:27—who are the PKP mentors and how do you become one?
12:33—what are the advantages to both programs?
16:02—how to sign up for the programs
16:29—could a friend who is a Master Knitter be your mentor?
17:17—does an advanced beginner have the skills to do the PKP?
19:22—the cost of the PKP course
20:36—membership renewal notices from TKGA
21:24—the time frame for completing each PKP module
22:45—mini courses that TKGA offers
23:35—which is the better choice; Suzanne’s Boot Camp or TKGA courses?
24:57—should the Basics, Basics, Basics (BBB) be taken before MHK?
26:51—skill levels you should have before working either program
28:07—if switching from MHK to PKP, are the swatches similar?
30:07—skills needed to get the most from MHK
30:49—if there’s no time for research, would the PKP be better now, then do MHK later?
32:47—seeing imperfections in first level 1 swatches; how to proceed from there
35:15—yarn requirements for PKP
37:10—what happens if you didn’t renew TKGA membership in time
37:44—Suzanne’s Boot Camp vs BBB
39:54—is there a deadline for BBB?
40:46—to improve your knitting, is BBB or PKP best?
41:21—the TKGA PKP vs Craft Yarn Council Teaching Certificate
43:40—if you want to do both, which is best to start with, MHK or PKP?
45:40—is TKGA going to do conferences again?
48:08—is BBB only online?
48:34—if you’re a left-handed knitter, can this be an issue while working through MHK?
49:28—the best way to approach the lessons in BBB
51:56—BBB; is it done through the TKGA website?
52:11—the goals that can be addressed in each program
54:06—the start date for the next KAL
54:52—knitting groups/guilds and how they can associate themselves with TKGA
56:21—how did Arenda and Suzanne meet?
58:08—any European groups that are similar to TKGA
58:50—Master Day events
1:00:02—the best course for an LYS owner to take
1:02:00—the length of time Arenda and Suzanne each spent working through the Master’s Program
1:03:11—fixing tension issues video - youtu.be/OoQT5F4lmJc and blog entry -knittingsuzanne.com/finessing-your-knitting/so-you-have-ridges-you-say
The Knitting Guild Association - tkga.org
Where to find Suzanne -
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan YouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCg0D7UG63ONCUwPTGczonhA
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/groups/knitti...
Knitting with Suzanne Bryan on FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/17692...
KnittingSuzanne on Ravelry - https://www.ravelry.com/people/Knitti...
Suzanne's Blog - knittingsuzanne.com
