Is anyone looking for something new to try? Or maybe to try again or learn more about? How about knitting? If you can dig up a pair of needles and some yarn … (ask around your family members, who knows what might be hiding somewhere in a closet). Knitting is easier than you would think. There are 2 stitches to learn and with those, you can do anything. And there are loads of great online tutorials: videos and documents. I know people love learning from videos, but I prefer a good document with pictures and text – I find I can’t keep up with the person on the video.
One of my favourite design duos also has great tutorials and many free patterns. Tin Can Knits is even local (although one moved to Edinburgh – lucky!).
For more advanced techniques, I like Purl Soho, which has a shop in New York City. They also have great patterns, some of which are free. If I ever get to NYC, it will definitely be on my visit list.
And of course, utopia for knitters is Ravelry – patterns, patterns, patterns. And many of them free. My happy place.
I could go on and on with a list of great tutorials. If you do decide to do some knitting, feel free to get in touch with me. I’m always happy to help fellow knitters.