If you’re looking for the hottest hobby around, look no further than your mom’s closet—it’s knitting! It’s fun, easy and great around the wintertime. You can learn how to make yourself a scarf, hat or even a sweater. Start small and be patient, but you’ll be knitting like a pro in no time. Until then, here are some ways to help you get started. Here’s what you’ll need:

1. Teen Knitter
   This is a great magazine filled with knitting patterns, plus stories, articles, and poems. You’ll love reading and learning all at the same time. You can download it for free at http://www.lulu.com/content/875788.
    
2. Not Another Teen Knitting Book
   Learn all the hip, fun patterns to knit thanks to Vickie Howell—host of the DIY Network’s popular Knitty Gritty. When you get the book you might start off as a “freshman” in knitting, but keep working and you’ll make it to the “varsity”level. This would also make a great gift for beginning knitters.
    
3. Knitting Kit
   Learn how to knit with all supplies included. The kit includes easy instructions for left or right handed knitters with a needle pair, knit tally, cable stitch needles, stitch holders, tapestry yarn needles, 3/4" cabone rings, point protectors and a knitting gauge. You can pick this one up at Target or any craft store.
    
4. Knitty Gritty TV
   Sometimes it’s easier to watch someone when you’re learning. Enter Knitty Gritty, a show that gives fresh, fierce and fabulous ideas for creative knitters of all skill levels. The host Vickie Howell, as mentioned above, will help you learn how to knit anything from iPod cozies to ponchos to tank tops. Tune in to the DIY channel or go to http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_dkng to watch clips and read instructions.

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