[QUOTE=Randi;2433472
Sallyanne, I wish you were closer, you probably know how to crochet as well. I have these potholders? that you begin in one corner. I just don't don't know how to start.[/QUOTE]



Randi - you could always pick up a small instruction book and teach yourself how to knit and/or crochet. That's how I learned. My mother tried to teach me as a teen, but I was not the least bit interested. Then after I married and wasn't working, and hubby was in the military with weird working hours, I had a lot of time on my hands and decided to learn how. I started with very simple stitches and projects, and progressed from there. Afghans and blankets turned out to be a passion with me, and I made dozens over the years before my hands failed me. People that I worked with even commissioned me to make items for them, and I've also had a few people want me to teach them how. Two of the people were left handed so I couldn't help them any - but there are even instruction books for leftys too. I even figured out the dreaded singular circular knitting needle!
You should look into it - I always found knitting and crocheting to be very relaxing and enjoyable.