At some point we all started knitting. Episode 2 is a collection of stories about how we began and how we continue.

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Episode 2: "Beginnings"

[28 minutes]

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Synopsis

Knitters from the Sweet Life Knitting Group and Springwater Fiber Workshop describe the people who taught them to knit, teaching others, early projects and why they continue working in the craft.

Tiffany of Nature's Yarns shares some suggestions about tools to collect for the brand-new knitter and a couple of knitting indulgences that even the newest of knitters will enjoy.

I share tips for teachers and students.

Credits

Special thanks to Beth, Linda, Anne, JoCarol, Lynn, Ginny, and Kat for sharing their wonderful stories. And to Tiffany for her enthusiasm in shooting a very last minute interview, thank you!

"Make New Friends" by John McCloy was provided courtesy of the Podsafe Music Network.

All production by Nina Casey

This episode was filmed at various locations in the Washington DC/Northern Virginia area.

Many of the photos used in the opening sequence were made available on flickr. Please click on the images for more information about them.

This Videocast is Liscensed: Attribution-Noncommercial-No Deveritive Works 3.0

Notes and Links

Nature's Yarns is located at 11212 Lee Highway in Fairfax Virginia. You can contact the shop at 703-273-3596 or via email at info[at]naturesyarnsinc.com. Mail orders are welcome.

The Sweet Life Knitting Group meets every Thursday evening in Fairfax Virginia.

Springwater Fiber Workshop is a non-for-profit school for the fiber arts.

KnittingHelp.com produces excellent videos teaching basic knitting techniques. If you are a visual learner, there are well worth a look.

Embellish Knit! is a product from Bond America. I bought mine at A.C. Moore, a local chain craft store. You can also purchase them online.

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