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Knitting

Knitting ImageYou'll see folks knitting all over Douglas County: we're just part of knitting's nationwide growth in popularity.

According to the Craft Yarn Council of America, Americans spent an estimated $450 million last year on yarn, needles and knitting paraphernalia. Almost 38 million of us have joined celebrities Vanna White, Cameron Diaz, Bob Mackie and Julia Roberts as knitting aficionados.

This guide links to many online resources for both novice and experienced knitters. But don't forget your “ LYS”: that's online lingo for “local yarn stores.” There are many wonderful yarn stores along Colorado's Front Range where you can admire yarn, browse patterns, get expert help and make new knitting friends. Here are a few you might enjoy visiting.