However, because I thought it might be a handy resource for less experienced knitters who may read this blog, I thought I’d take a look and let you know if it was worth investing some bandwith in.

And aren’t I glad I did! I found some great knitting techniques I hadn’t come across before and will definitely give a go, and others that I had forgotten, but will definitely re-acquaint myself with in some upcoming knitting projects.

To get the ebook, all you need to do is enter your email address. You’ll also need a program to unzip the downloaded file — you can use the evaluation version of WinZip, which you can get a 45-day free trial of from here (when it expires, you can just delete it and reinstall it) .

Whether you’re a new or experienced knitter, this free downloadable ebook from the Knitting Daily Web site is a great resource to keep on hand.

Knitting Techniques for More Successful Knitting

From May 1 to July 31, knitters are being asked to create warm clothes, blankets, scarves and other garments for the 2010 Guardian Angels Knitting Project.

In its twelfth year, the charity knitting drive helps Australia’s poor to stay warm during the winter through donations of knitted garments to the Salvation Army.

Knitters who wish to participate can pick up a free book of suitable patterns from their local Guardian Pharmacy and completed garments can be left there to be passed on to the Salvation Army for distribution to the needy.

You can find your nearest Guardian Pharmacy here.