Michelle Jaworski

I’m a veteran entertainment journalist, a film and TV critic, and a knitter—and above all else, I’m a cinematic knitwear enthusiast.

Knit Madness

Mar 21, 2026

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8 min read

Knit Madness Day 11: Elite Eight, Part 1

Now to determine the first two sweaters to make it to the Final Four.

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Knit Madness

Mar 19, 2026

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9 min read

Knit Madness Day 10: Sweet Sixteen, Part 2

In which we kick off the remaining Textured/Color Work and Miscellaneous/Neck matchups.

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Knit Madness

Mar 17, 2026

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12 min read

Knit Madness Day 9: Sweet Sixteen, Part 1

In which we kick off the remaining Cables and Holiday/Cardigan matchups.

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Knit Madness

Mar 15, 2026

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9 min read

Knit Madness Day 8: Miscellaneous/Neck

This hodgepodge of sweaters clash once again.

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Knit Madness

Mar 13, 2026

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12 min read

Knit Madness Day 7: Textured/Color Work

Mono-colors and/or flat sweaters not welcome here.

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Knit Madness

Mar 11, 2026

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12 min read

Knit Madness Day 6: Holiday/Cardigan

We may have half as many sweaters, but twice as much festive cheer.

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Knit Madness

Mar 9, 2026

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10 min read

Knit Madness Day 5: Cables

The cables are at it again.

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Knit Madness

Mar 7, 2026

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15 min read

Knit Madness Day 4: Miscellaneous/Neck

This round of sweaters covers your neck and goes outside the lines.

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Knit Madness

Mar 5, 2026

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17 min read

Knit Madness Day 3: Textured/Color Work

This round of sweaters brings out the colors and feels.

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Knit Madness

Mar 3, 2026

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18 min read

Knit Madness Day 2: Holiday/Cardigan

This round of sweaters attempt to bring festive joy and an open front.

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Knit Madness

Mar 1, 2026

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16 min read

Knit Madness Day 1: Cables

The cables are at it again.

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Knit Madness

Feb 27, 2026

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19 min read

Introducing: Knit(ting) Flicks' Second Annual Knit Madness

Meet this year's 64(!) contenders vying for the title of Best Cinematic Sweater.

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Knit Madness

Jan 27, 2026

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15 min read

Knit Madness Rules and Regulations

A living document for a (hopefully) fun, annual Knit(ting) Flicks tournament.

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Knit Madness

Jan 23, 2026

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6 min read

Help me improve Knit Madness and possibly win a hand-knit hat in the process

You help me, I break out my circular needles.

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Analysis

Dec 1, 2025

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17 min read

Yes, this is a newsletter about Elphaba's sex cardigan

A return to form with the silliest of updates after another unintended hiatus.

Michelle Jaworski

Knit Madness

Apr 1, 2025

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6 min read

Knit Madness Day 14: And The Winner Is...

Which sweater won Knit Madness 2025—and more thoughts on how the whole tournament played out.

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Knit Madness

Mar 31, 2025

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6 min read

Knit Madness Day 13: Championship

Only two sweaters remain: Which one is better?

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Knit Madness

Mar 30, 2025

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8 min read

Knit Madness Day 12: Final Four

Who will end up in the finals?

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Knit Madness

Mar 29, 2025

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12 min read

Knit Madness Day 11: Elite Eight

Which sweaters will make it into the Final Four?

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Knit Madness

Mar 28, 2025

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12 min read

Knit Madness Day 10: Sweet Sixteen, Part 2

The divisions start to merge in the second half of the third round.

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Knit Madness

Mar 27, 2025

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11 min read

Knit Madness Day 9: Sweet Sixteen, Part 1

The divisions start to merge in the first half of the third round.

Michelle Jaworski

Knit Madness

Mar 26, 2025

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10 min read

Knit Madness Day 8: Cardigan/Neck

The final group of sweaters face off in the Round of 32.

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Knit Madness

Mar 25, 2025

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13 min read

Knit Madness Day 7: Color Work/Christmas

The colorful and holiday cheer carries onto the Round of 32.

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Knit Madness

Mar 24, 2025

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10 min read

Knit Madness Day 6: Textured/Miscellaneous

The sweaters with a certain touch face off in the Round of 32.

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Knit Madness

Mar 23, 2025

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11 min read

Knit Madness Day 5: Cables

The cables go off in the Round of 32.

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Michelle Jaworski

Knit Madness Day 11: Elite Eight, Part 1

Knit Madness Day 10: Sweet Sixteen, Part 2

Knit Madness Day 9: Sweet Sixteen, Part 1

Knit Madness Day 8: Miscellaneous/Neck

Knit Madness Day 7: Textured/Color Work

Knit Madness Day 6: Holiday/Cardigan

Knit Madness Day 5: Cables

Knit Madness Day 4: Miscellaneous/Neck

Knit Madness Day 3: Textured/Color Work

Knit Madness Day 2: Holiday/Cardigan

Knit Madness Day 1: Cables

Introducing: Knit(ting) Flicks' Second Annual Knit Madness

Knit Madness Rules and Regulations

Help me improve Knit Madness and possibly win a hand-knit hat in the process

Yes, this is a newsletter about Elphaba's sex cardigan

Knit Madness Day 14: And The Winner Is...

Knit Madness Day 13: Championship

Knit Madness Day 12: Final Four

Knit Madness Day 11: Elite Eight

Knit Madness Day 10: Sweet Sixteen, Part 2

Knit Madness Day 9: Sweet Sixteen, Part 1

Knit Madness Day 8: Cardigan/Neck

Knit Madness Day 7: Color Work/Christmas

Knit Madness Day 6: Textured/Miscellaneous

Knit Madness Day 5: Cables

Knit(ting) Flicks

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