I learned a bit of sewing and embroidery at school, then in my thirties taught myself to knit from reading patterns ? if only I had known there were 'how to' books on stitches and techniques! About 10 years ago I took a sewing class to learn how to use a pattern. I also took a class on quilting but never really followed through as I was extremely busy with my career and young family. In 2012 I taught myself to crochet, also from a pattern. There ... Read Full Bio »
I learned a bit of sewing and embroidery at school, then in my thirties taught myself to knit from reading patterns ? if only I had known there were 'how to' books on stitches and techniques! About 10 years ago I took a sewing class to learn how to use a pattern. I also took a class on quilting but never really followed through as I was extremely busy with my career and young family. In 2012 I taught myself to crochet, also from a pattern. There is a pattern there!
For the past couple of years I have been attending a wonderful Monday night knit-along group. It's a hugely fun and social group, and a love it. As a researcher I am very much interested in the inadvertent therapeutic role played by such craft groups.
I love Craftsy, and just wish they would ship outside Canada and the US, given that they call themselves 'international'! :-)
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