For those of you who wouldn't know mohair from cotton and just want some basic yarn to work with, try finding your materials at Pearl Art and Craft Supplies, the 3-floor art supply store on Market. They have a whole aisle devoted to yarn and needles and no skein is over eight bucks. Perfect for someone who's afraid their first knitting endeavor might end up in knots. While you're there you can pick up materials for all your other crafty adventures!

- From "Knit This!" by Lisa Butterworth