This is not Josh, it's Kathy! I don't brew, I knit!

Well since Josh has now given me access to our blog, I can write an update!

Josh has updated about our most recent vacation and his recent beer adventures. While he has been brewing, I have been picking up on the great art of knitting. I find it to be quite relaxing for someone who most likely suffers from ADD as it keeps me busy while doing other things (watching TV, riding in cars, waiting for Josh to finish making dinner). I got a lovely DVD from a kit I purchased at Target last year. The kit was how to make cat toys and the finished products were greatly enjoyed by the feline. Then I got inquisitive into knitting other things.

For a list of basic instructions and a good source of free patterns
http://learntoknit.lionbrand.com/

For those that need the guidance of visuals, this site is GREAT.
http://www.knittinghelp.com/
This woman does videos for many basic stitches and then advanced skills as well. I didn't even realize I was purling backwards until I studied more videos on this site. It was a good refresher for my hand placements because that can be the most confusing part at first.

I started out using my mom's old long aluminum needles from her brief stint as a knitter. I now recommend my Boye interchangeable needle set. I found it to be cheaper online than in the stores, but JoAnns Fabric store should carry in stock if you need to see in person.

It is great in that it includes waaaay too many different needle sizes that you can attach to different length plastic "cords" like those used on circular knitting needles. Circular needles are good because you can use them to knit in the round like sweaters or socks or flat like a scarf. It's cheaper than buying a dozen different circular needles! and the handy-dandy kit is great for travel.

Did I mention you can bring knitting needles on a plane! Just be careful about any cutting instruments you have. That gets to be the tricky part!!!!

Alright, back to work I go. Later I'll post about my real life or post about the projects I've completed (or partially completed) this year :-)