For years, left handed people who wanted to learn to knit were left out in the cold when it came to instructional materials. Knit Easy has changed all of that with a new program especially designed for lefties

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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