A Knitting Glossary by Elizabeth Zimmermann and Meg Swansen is a huge collection of tricks and techniques for use in hand knitting. This amazing DVD includes no less than 13 ways to cast on (including the Latvian Cast On, Thumb Method and several long tail techniques as well as invisible casting on), 7 different ways to cast off, grafting, crocheted and sewn steeks, brioche, entrelac, and much more. All is demonstrated in close-up filming and although the quality of the recording sometimes leaves a little to be desired (this DVD is from a recaptured video tape) on the whole it's very clear and detailed.

The whole DVD is comprehensively indexed and it's perfectly possible just to watch it straight through. Though fascinating I found this a little overwhelming after a bit because there is so much to take in and I think it's better just to select a section at a time and watch that. You can also select one technique from the comprehensive index and pause it as you need to if there's something you do not understand.

Some incredibly clever tricks of the trade are discussed and one of my favourite bits in this whole video is when Elizabeth Zimmermann drops several rows in a cable and re-knits just that cable - then Meg Swansen reminds her that she's forgotten to re-knit one of the rows!! Seriously this film belongs in every knitter's dvd collection and is a must especially if you plan to take the Knitting Master's Program.

There are however no subtitles and it's sometimes a little difficult to follow what is being said without turning up the volume of the TV or DVD player. On the whole, however the standard English spoken is clear.

If you would like to purchase the DVD from Amazon it is available here. According to Amazon the DVD they are selling is Region 1 which is for USA and Canada residents only. However I purchased my DVD direct from Schoolhouse Press, Meg Swansen's company, and I have had no difficulties playing it on UK equipment.