Joan Ambo
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When did you first start knitting/why?
I have always been interested in art, when I was in first grade one of the mothers at my school taught me to knit.
Who taught you to knit?
I guess I’m self taught
Do you knit English/American style, German/Continental style, backwards? Left-handed? Eastern cross method? Peruvian-style? please describe.
I knit Continental and sometimes backwards in stockinette.
Do you have a knitting philosophy, and what is it. What helped you form your philosophy?
It’s just knitting, nobody will die if I make a mistake, and if it’s wrong I can just frog it – even if it is mohair.
Have you ever taught someone to knit?
No. I have tried, but I am terrible at teaching knitting!
What is your very favorite knitting book and why?
Knitting in Plain English, Maggie Righetti – A nice introductory book – well organized – a good reference book for me. And, any book with Noro designs – great colors & photography.
Do you knit for a living/have your own business? Tell us about it.
I knit when I have a block of time when I can concentrate on what I’m doing.
What projects are you working on now?
Far too many!
What is your very favorite yarn?
I don’t have a favorite.
What is the best thing you ever knit?
An intarsia flag sweater for my oldest son.
What is the worst thing you ever knit?
The hideous red pullover that I bound off and assembled by crocheting was the worst thing I ever knit. I could barely get it over my head!
Why do you like to knit?
It’s very soothing and I love to make things.
When do you knit?
I knit whenever I have the time and inclination.
What is your favorite part of the knitting process?
Seeing the patterns evolve, trying a new yarn, feeling the needles and fiber working together…
How long have you been knitting?
I have been knitting sporadically over about 30+ years.
What do you like about our guild?
The wide range of skills and experience make the guild a very enriching environment for learning about knitting.
Do you engage in other Fiber Arts?
Laundry.
