The beginning is more than half of the whole and sheds its light on all the rest"--Aristotle
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Stephanie Pearl McPhee’s books are delightfully funny and insightful. Her website is Yarn Harlot
Keith Leonard is a master at finishing and also dyes beautiful yarn. Here is his website: Knits all done
Churchmouse patterns that we recommend for beginners:
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Here’s a fun hat pattern. It does involve short rows but we believe in you!:
Lucy Hat (Ravelry link)
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Marie Greene has some wonderful sweater patterns. Bootie is a founding member of her Knit Camp and highly recommends it if you are looking for a supportive, upbeat knitting community. Here is her website: Olive Knits
Bossy got her yarn for her first successful knit project (and has been back for many more skeins since) at Webs
Bossy first got her start in weaving at the Hill Institute in Florence, MA
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Bossy and our brother in the sweaters Grandma knit them circa 1967
Caramel Apple Cocktail
1 part caramel vodka
2 parts apple cider
1 part seltzer or sparkling cider
Mix well and serve over ice
The blanket that our mother knit (she started in 1962 and finished in 1964).
And whatever you do, don't knit like my sister!
