Knitting is more portable than my other arts I participate in. I knit during my daughter's piano lessons, in the car (not while driving of course, on the stationary bike while working out (and listening to Cast-on or Lime and Violet) and always keep a small project in my mommy purse. It is also a nice quiet hobby to work on snuggled in bed or on the couch watching tv with kids or Mr Big.
I had to teach myself to knit because no one in my family could remember how. Turns out I knit left handed and backwards. I was so glad to finally learn the correct way. (Thanks Mars!) It worked fine, but I discovered I was throwing left handed and taking new stitches behind the needle. I'm amazed it worked at all. I've been knitting pretty ever since. I hope that you learn this old craft and pass it on to your family.
Nutmeg's FREE tips to make knitting fun and relaxing: Use Children's Books--they are more clear for the beginner. Use the best yarn you can afford, cheap yarn is sometimes fine, but if you spend days or weeks on a project that pills in the first washing you will be unhappy.FOLLOW THE PATTERN I know this sounds obvious, but I sometimes try to take liberties with my sewing and cooking and thought I could with knitting as well. Nope, you really do need to take the time to knit a gauge! Always use a light colored yarn when learning something new. Dark yarns can hide stitches which can be frustrating. Be forgiving--"as you knit so shall you rip"--and you really will be happier in the end. If you make a mistake, pull out the yarn and re-do it. Don't make a project for someone who has not expressed an interest. You will feel better when your projects are used, and not sitting in a closet. Some people just don't appreciate hand made items, that's their loss! More and more knitting sites are popping up. I'll try to add the ones I think are interesting, important or catch my eye. Have fun! | 
