Robyn Speck's Page

"For me it depends - sometimes I find the pattern first (in a magazine or book), then I buy the yarn. Of course while I am shopping for that yarn I usually find yarn I really want to knit with that I don't have a pattern for."

"I have a couple of Sock books - I really like Knitted Comfort for the Sole because it has some interesting patterns and ideas, but I also have Learn to Knit Socks. Both of which I got at Joann's Ect. The books are for dpn needles only."

"I agree whole heartedly. I am a self-taught knitter and would have been lost without the Reader's Digest book. It gives me the confidence to try harder patterns because I know I have a resource that will explain things."

"My favorite knitting book would have to the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Needlework. It was copy writed in 1979, but it has a lot of great basic info and a ton of different classic stitches. Some of the patterns are, of course, dated but…"

"I am working on an afghan for my hubby's Aunt's Christmas present and a pair of socks for my mother who is absolutely addicted to them. My next project is a matching hat, gloves, and mittens. I need to make another afghan but I think…"

"I would like to add: Don't let the number of needles intimidate you either. You are always only knitting with just 2 needles, the rest are just hanging out."

"I am so glad to find this group. I knit anything that looks interesting, but mainly socks, afghans, and gifts for family. Right now I am finishing a sweater for my 3 yr old and working on an afghan for my Aunt for Christmas."