Mary Smith spent many years tending the front of our store, working with novice and not-so-novice knitters — sometimes several deep at the counter, waiting as patiently as they could to get her attention. Over the years she developed a set of patterns designed to help knitters through some of the most popular and useful projects, including picking out yarns and needles, making gauge swatches and figuring out sizing. Upon completion, you not only have your knitted piece; you have new skills and knowledge that will help you choose and design your next project.