Pick up a new project this season!

I was very fortunate to learn the basics of knitting from my grandmother. She abandoned knitting years ago for the pleasures of quilting – so she had to really work hard to remember the difference between knitting and purling (two different way of working your stitches to create different textures), and we had to reference her 1960s knitting book to learn casting on (casting on is the method of getting the yarn onto the needle so you can actually begin knitting).

Much to everyone’s chagrin we are diving into the cold months again. But the one thing I keep hearing from those of us dreading the winter is that there is something very appealing about cooking soup, snuggling in with a book and taking up our KNITTING again!! If you’re looking for introductory classes or if you are thinking about stepping up from scarves to the intimidating shawl or sweater you can find a great knitting class in your area on TeachStreet.

Browse TeachStreets kntting classes and articles and get a move on that hat, scarf or pair of socks you’ve been dreaming about making – http://www.teachstreet.com/c/366