'Tis the season to do warm things by the fireplace or curled up with the cat/dog. If learning to knit was one of your New Year's resolutions, we can help you get started.
Knitting for the First Time by Vanessa-Ann. This one is laid out in question form. "How do I cast on?" "How do I do garter stitch?" Each question has a visual answer and a project for practice.
Kids Can Knit: Fun and Easy Projects for Your Small Knitter by Carolyn Clewer. This one has fun(ny) projects like knitting a fried egg and, later in the book, practicing various knit patterns by making sausages. Just another form of sampler, but one kids will love.
Teach Yourself Visually: Knitting by Sharon Turner (There's one of these for crocheting, too.)
Knitting for Dummies by Pam Allen
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Knitting and Crocheting Illustrated by Barbara Breiter
This is by no means an exhaustive list, and there are multitudes of choices if you request other titles through Evergreen Indiana.
We have an excellent knitting group that meets on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 6:30. If hands-on learning is your thing, drop in with some yarn (not too fancy to start with) and size 7 or 8 knitting needles. They'll help you get going on whatever project you have in mind.
Happy crafting,
Kathi
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