1. I've never knit before. How do I start?

    2. All you need to start are some needles, a ball of yarn and this Web site! If you are looking to knit a quick project, pick up some large needles and extra-thick yarn at your local craft store (I like Michaels.) If you want to spend more time creating a more fine-knit project, use smaller needles and thinner yarn.

    Head on over to the How-To page to check out a video tutorial and step-by-step guide. If you're getting caught up on some of the terminology, head over to the Glossary page.

  2. I saw a checkerboard scarf on campus/at the mall/around town today that I absolutely loved. How can I make it at home?

    3. The beauty of knitting is that most everything can be made by hand with just a few different stitches. Get creative with different patterns and colorful yarn. The Internet has made it even easier to find free knitting patterns. Try doing a Google search for "checkerboard scarf," for instance. I bet you'll find what you're looking for.

  3. Isn't knitting for Grandmas? I have better things to do.

    4. Actually, knitting isn't just for grandmas anymore. There is a large contingent of knitters who are college students looking to make creative crafts they can wear and save a few bucks in the process. A quick look around the Web shows

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