Become a knit wit - Be the first on your block to … - Brief Article

Girls' Life, Dec, 2003

Word is out that knitting isn't just for grandmas anymore--it's the new hobby of choice for people who want to relax and destress. Seems even celebs, such as Cameron Diaz and Sandra Bullock, are picking up the knitting needles and trading in balls of stress for baits of yarn. Wanna knock some socks off? Christmas Stockinqs! ($14.95, Storey) has 19 simple-to-follow patterns for stockings and ornaments--enough to cross everybody off your gift-giving list, your cat included! Beginners can learn basic knitting techniques, such as casting on and casting off; wrap and turn; slip, slip, knit; and pass slip stitch ever knit stitch.

We also like Knit Knack Kit ($22.95, Chronicle), which comes with a pair of circular needles and 25 "flashcards." Or check out learntoknit.com.