In this episode of Exploration Crochet, host ReRe takes a thoughtful look at the first four episodes of Game of Wool: Finding Britain’s Best Knitter, exploring what the show gets right and wrong about knitting, crochet, and craft culture on TV. Speaking as a crocheter-who-has-knit, a non-Brit, and a non–reality-show person, she unpacks the title, the “new generation of knitters” tagline, and the way crochet is folded under “knitting.” ReRe walks listeners through each challenge—highlighting where crochet shines and where the format distorts how these crafts actually work. She also looks at the production side: extreme time limits, yarn choices, editing tricks, casting decisions, and the lack of clarity about compensation and intellectual property rights for contestant designs. Throughout, she balances critique with appreciation, celebrating the imagination and innovation of the makers while reminding listeners that “everything isn’t for everybody”.
Links |
Episode 1 |
Episode 2 |
Episode 3 |
Episode 4 |
Exploration Crochet |
BBC4 Presser | https://www.channel4.com/press/news/more4-cast-new-competitive-knitting-series-game-wool
Channel 4 Applicant Request | https://www.channel4.com/4viewers/takepart/game-of-wool
Stuart | The Woolpatch | https://www.youtube.com/@TheWoolpatch
Janie Crow |
https://www.janiecrow.com/
Shetland Organization of Knitters |
The Game of Wool | Wk1 – Shetland Organization of Knitters responds
A group protecting Shetland’s knitting heritage has criticized the new BBC 4 show Game of Wool for spreading “negative misconceptions about Fair Isle knitting techniques” (read our Game of Wool Week 1 recap here). Shetland Organization of Knitters (SOK) also accused Game of Wool of “appropriation” because of its incorrect references to Fair Isle knittin…
Prudence Mapstone: Scrumble | https://www.knotjustknitting.com/freeform/
Sound Attribution |
https://dova-s.jp/EN/_contents/author/profile162.html
Morphagene Reel - Glockenspiel Rubber Mallet.wav by radiohummingbird --
https://freesound.org/s/635381/ -- License: Attribution 4.0
