The only difference between an experienced knitter and new knitter is that the experienced knitter makes bigger mistakes faster. Be bold; there are no terrible consequences in knitting.

just because something is fun doesn't mean it's a waste of time.

As usual, the sock yarns have no idea what is going on.

When confronted with a birthday in a week I will remember that a book can be a really good present, too.

You know you knit too much when ... You will check out a book from the library just because you heard that one of the characters knits.

It is some kind of miracle that all knitting is constructed of only two stitches: knit and purl. Sure, you throw in some yarn overs, and sometimes you knit the stitches out of order, but when it really comes down to it, knitting is simplicity. The most incredible gossamer lace shawl ... the trickiest aran ... a humble sock ... each just made with knit and purl.

There is no wrong way to knit. ... We should all agree to stop correcting each other and deal with the more important issue. How wrong crochet is.