The Joy of Knitting
Author: Lisa R. Myers
The deep berry color of a hand-dyed mohair yarn. The intricacy of a cabled sweater. The soft hair on the underbelly of a goat. These and other equally tactile images evoke ardent feelings among the growing legions of knitters. Finally, there's a book that covers the entire knitting experience, from the yarn in your hands to the women who spin it.
The Joy of Knitting explores the many facets of the knitting process and its global community. There's the delicious challenge of selecting just the right yarn for a new project, taking into account color, texture, and weight. What about the risk of knitting a gift for that new significant other? (It's rumored to be bad luck!) Knitting circles provide fresh inspiration and friendship, not to mention ready assistance when you find yourself lost in a pattern.
Author Lisa Myers delves into the world of knitting, providing a thoughtful, comprehensive picture of this fantastic industry/hobby/
livelihood/stress reliever. We've included an original pattern at the end of each chapter for your inspiration. Whether a novice or expert, after reading The Joy of Knitting you will discover anew the varied pleasures of knitting a hat, sweater, afghan, or simple scarf, and you just may find yourself starting your own knitting circle during your lunch hour.
