Advice for New Knitters by Stephanie Pearl-McPhee

“When choosing a pattern, look for ones that have words such as “simple”, “basic”, and “easy”. If you see the words “intriguing”, “challenging”, or “intricate”, look elsewhere. 

If you happen across a pattern that says “heirloom”, slowly put down the pattern and back away.

“Heirloom” is knitting code for “This pattern is so difficult that you would consider death a relief”.

― Stephanie Pearl-McPheeAt Knit’s End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much