We have a new yarn store now after the old one closed a year ago. I’m still going to the yarn store twice a week for social knitting. They also have many classes and help days. Love it!
[COLOR=“DarkGreen”]Same thing I told dd.[/COLOR]
The closest one isn’t on the beaten path so I don’t get there often at all. I found a co-worker who knits, but our kids after school schedules keep us from getting together, so far.
[COLOR=“DarkGreen”]So, you haven’t had anything but a chain store to go to for the last year?[/COLOR]
It is always nice to spend time with someone over a shared interest, I hope you are able to get together with your co-worker at some point when your schedules coincide.
I taught myself to crochet at a young age, I used to do well with written instructions 
I loved the look of knitting for years and when I had the opportunity to learn at a LYS I took it. In the span of a few hours, I learned how to cast on and the knit and purl stitches; I eventually finished a seed stitch scarf for my DH.
Originally, a friend had told me about the class and had signed up, we were supposed to do the class together but she flaked :shrug: I was upset at the time, but the joy of knitting took the place of that 
I mostly knit from stash. If I needed something I’d buy online not from a chain store. Haven’t shopped there in years.
Well, my mother taught me and she was taught by her grandmother. Continuing the line, I guess.
[COLOR=“Purple”]That’s wonderful you’ve had inspiration and help through the years. I would have rather learned that way myself, but I don’t know of anyone who knits.[/COLOR]