I’ve got 2 pieces of advice for those who want to learn how or improve current knitting skills.
1) “Stitch ‘N Bitch – the knitter’s handbook.” IMHO, this is the BEST knitting book ever. I’ve tried for the past 4 years or so, on and off, to learn how to knit. (I would get so frustrated that I’d give up and not try again for months if not a year.) I’ve used different websites and other books and manuals. My husband got this book for me for Christmas and now I can knit!! Not only does this book give you very detailed, and fun directions, there are also tons of patterns and project ideas.
2) Find a local yarn shop. Most offer classes, if not private lessons. They also have a wealth of knowledge they are willing to share. I am still, very much a beginner so I value the advice and encouragement I receive from my local yarn shop.
Good luck and happy knitting!!
Mar 30, 2007, 07:58AM PDT | 0 comments
So I wanted to start running and I did. Then I stopped. Winter came and I HATE running inside on a treadmill & there are no indoor tracks near me. The treadmill is way more difficult for me. (everyone thinks I’m nuts when I say that.) I think I’m just A.D.D. and I get bored on a treadmill and then start thinking about how tired I am or how hard I’m working. I don’t know, excuses, excuses. :)
Any way, Spring has sprung and I went out for my first run in almost 3 months. It killed me!!! I started running, the first time, by using a learn to run a 10K program that I read about here. That worked GREAT! I’m using that again to get back into it. I know it works and I know I was able to do it once so I can do it again.
Good luck to all, enjoy those sore Hamstrings & glutes. :)
Mar 29, 2007, 11:06AM PDT | 1 cheer | 0 comments
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