New Online Program Allows Left Handed People To Learn To Knit Easily

2007-02-02T00:00:00-08:00

Oak Flats, Australia (IPRWIRE) Fri, Feb. 2nd, 2007 -- Easy-knit (http://www.easy-knit.com/indexlh.htm) is proud to announce its new learn to knit program for left handed people. One out of ten people is left handed, and there has been a definite lack of training materials for those lefties wishing to learn to knit. This new program makes it easy for left handed knitters to learn and perfect proper techniques.

Anna Stewart, CEO of Easy-knit, recently said: "Finding a book that teaches left handed knitting is almost impossible. Most books only teach from left to right, but for those who are left handed it is more natural to work right to left. Some left handers even go to the extent of re-writing reverse instructions for themselves. Other left handers just give up before they get started."

Although knitting is a "two handed skill," it is difficult for many left handed people to work right handed. Many find it awkward and nearly impossible in many cases to reverse their thinking patterns. Switching one's brain from one to the other and then using right handed techniques is not easy.

Ms. Stewart goes on to say: "Many left handed knitters find it easier to learn to knit using right to left instructions. Once they have mastered the basic techniques (cast on, cast off, knit and purl) they can start to create beautiful items for themselves, for family, and even for the community. However, when they want to move on to more creative and advanced projects it is generally very difficult, as most pattern writers do favor right-handed knitters. For this reason, learning the Continental method would be an advantage, as they will not have to re-write the instructions. We address this in the new program that we are offering online."

Some of her past students would seem to agree. Annette, from Colorado, states that, "For years I wanted to enjoy this craft. I struggled with the English method, knitting from left to right, and I found it so difficult, I just couldn't switch my brain to think right handed. I followed the Easy-knit left handed instructions and made my first scarf, now I’m going to tackle the Continental method as I would like to craft my boyfriend a sweater. Thank you!"

Chrissy, from NSW, Australia also reported: "My daughter wanted to learn to knit, and so I decided to teach her. She is left handed and I am right handed, so it has been very frustrating for both of us. With the help of the instructions and illustrations from Easy-knit, she made her first hat. Admittedly, I did have to give her some help with the shaping, but now we are both enjoying our knitting."

For more information on this revolutionary new approach, visit http://www.easy-knit.com/indexlh.htm.

About Easy-knit:
Easy-knit, founded in 2005 in Shellharbour, NSW, Australia, was eventually launched on the Internet in March 2006. It is quickly becoming the one stop shop for all knitters. Anna Stewart, he owner and author of Knit-easy, has been knitting for more than 40 years, and she shares her extensive knowledge base with all who seek her help.

( An http://IPRWire.com Press Release )

Contact Info:

Name: Anna E. Stewart
Address: P.O. Box 202
City: Oak Flats
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Zip: 2529

Web Address: http://www.easy-knit.com/indexlh.htm
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/easy-knit
Phone: 61-2-42572801

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New eBook Shows How To Create Beautiful Items From Any Knitting Pattern

2006-11-01T03:40:00-08:00

NSW, Australia (IPRWire) November 1, 2006—Easy-knit (www.easy-knit.com) is happy to announce the launch of a new eBook, Knit-easy, authored by Anna Stewart. This informative eBook covers everything from basic techniques to how to resize or modify your own knitting pattern.

Anna Stewart, CEO and author, states: “There was a time when learning how to knit was taught in schools as a craft activity or you could go to the local wool store that often ran classes, or you could learn from parents or grandparents. Unfortunately, during the 70’s and 80’s this craft took a downturn in popularity, resulting in many of the local wool stores closing their doors. Today finding classes or finding someone to teach you how to knit is almost impossible.”

Stewart’s eBook makes the impossible possible by sharing all the techniques she has learned over the last 40 years in simple to understand language and with numerous illustrations to show readers and students exactly what they should be doing.

Elizabeth from Scotland had been crafting from knitting patterns for years but was stuck with basic techniques and was looking to advance her skills and create intricate items. She writes: “I had read tons of information about how to improve my skills, searching for books and through the internet. I’ve never seen anything like this. Knit-easy is full of practical, proven, how-to advice framed in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step knitting pattern format. What a brilliant idea! I just went through the program one day at a time, which was wonderful to maintain focus. Best of all, since I implemented all the strategies in the manual, I’ve been able to complete a cable knit sweater. Thank you Anna.”

Although there are many books on learning this craft, many only cover one technique on each topic, limiting the applications the student can do. Other books explain the techniques but don’t step through each phase with illustrations. For new students, this makes it very difficult to learn how to advance their techniques.

Knit-easy not only explains the many techniques and how and when they should be used, but compliments the sections with photographs and illustrations to demonstrate the steps.

About Easy-knit:
Easy-knit at www.easy-knit.com was founded in 2005 in Shellharbour, NSW, Australia and was eventually launched on the Internet in March 2006. It has quickly become the one stop shop for all knitters.

An http://IPRWire.com Press Release

Contact Info:
Name: Anna E. Stewart
Address: P.O. Box 202
City: Oak Flats
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Zip: 2529

Web Address: www.easy-knit.com
Business Blog: http://iblogit.com/easy-knit
Phone: 61-2-42572801

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