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.

Includes index.

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.