Knitting can be a very solitary activity because it does require a certain amount of concentration even if one is making something simple. And it can be a wonderful way to find, use or justify time spent doing less useful activities like watching television or waiting at the doctor's office. So if you are more of a loner, knitting can be a great companion. However, not all of us are loners and people like myself enjoy the company of others, even when we're knitting. Most LYS have their own variety of an evening when they open up the shop or a room in the shop for knitters to bring in projects to knit together. There is usually someone there who can answer questions, people you might know drop in and out, and of course the shop will sell whatever knitting supplies might be needed. The problem is you really should be knitting with yarn from the shop and preferably on a pattern you purchased from them as well. Many knitters, myself included, prefer to fin...
Getting it together one stitch at a time.