Don't drop that stitch - Let's cast on in 2007

Knitting is cool.
It's relaxing.
It's nice and warm and makes you feel cozy during these cold days.
It can be extremely rewarding (if you ever finish that project you started).
It can also be very frustrating (if your project just does not turn out the way you expected or just sits there not making any progress).
It feels healthy to knit - just like working out. You feel refreshed and good about yourself after you broke that sweat...ummm...I mean finished that row.
I have been meeting with a small group of moms at a local pub for a knitting circle. At first we felt a bit insecure about showing off our knitting skills in public, especially since the place we meet at consists of a pretty young crowd of hipster students. At our first gathering someone looking like the manager of the place came over to our table and said rather dis-invitingly:"Hey ladies...what are we doing here". "Knitting" we said, feeling a bit rebellious, which is funny if you think about how traditional knitting is.

So here's to all you knitters out there:
A small collection of interesting knitting resources - Enjoy! And as always, feel free to add your ideas and/or favorite links in the comment area or write me an email.




DOMIKNITRIX
Whip Your Knitting into Shape.
By Jennifer Stafford.
(check out the website and the book)




NAUGHTY NEEDLES
Sexy, Saucy Knits for the Bedroom and Beyond.
By Nikol Lohr.
(check out the website and the book)



KNITTING WITH BALLS
A hands-on guide to knitting for the modern Man.
By Michael del Vecchio
(brilliant book for the guys who like to knit)




STICH AND BITCH
The Knitter's Handbook
By Debbie Stoller
(books and website by this knitting guru girl)




KNITTY.COM

(nice patterns and great advice on this website)