TY - BOOK AU - Stiefel,Vicki AU - Souza,Lisa TI - 10 secrets of the laidback knitters: a guide to holistic knitting, yarn, and life SN - 9780312612009 AV - TT825 .S84 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - New York PB - St. Martin's Griffin KW - Knitting KW - Patterns KW - Philosophy N1 - Find yourself a wise woman: she's the one who sets you on the path -- Discover slow knitting: it's not what you think -- Become a barefoot sock knitter: or, How to attain instant pleasure while creating a selfless gift -- Take the color leap of faith: or, How to gain sure-footedness in the color jungle -- See the souls of fiber: and become a more confidenent and happier knitter -- Listen as the yarn speaks to you: go roving with roving and glean some spinning inspiration -- Value the partnership in knitting: between knitter and designer, and welcome the handclasp of two -- Learn to soar patternless: and feel the freedom -- Do it with hooks: just like one hand clapping -- Connect the dots: it really is a small world... from local to national to the international community of knitters N2 - Learn how to become a laidback knitter-- one who enjoys the process as much as the product. Includes profiles, Web sites, patterns, and information on fibers, spinning, crochet ER -