The knit stitch and the purl stitch variations

Some of us knit with double point needles, some with circular, and some with straight.
Some of us knit by coiling the yarn around our index finger, some by drapping the yarn around the index and baby finger, and some drap the yarn around our neck or waist.
Some of us use the stitch pattern names "Seed Stitch" and "Moss Stitch" - some of us only use the stitch pattern name "Seed Stitch".
Some of us say "Cast off" - others say "Bind off".
Some of us say "double knitting yarn" - others "worsted weight"
Some of us use 4.50 mm needles - others of us use size 7.
These variations occur due to our geographical location or our ethnic background.
These variations make knitting a rich diverse community.
By exploring these differences, we grow as a knitters and as people.

Donna Druchunas' new book invites us to explore the Lithuanian, Irish and Icelandic knitting cultures.
I am thrilled that she choose to explore the Icelandic knitting culture. For you see, my Icelandic-Canadian grandmother taught me to knit. A couple of years ago, I was delighted to visit Iceland. I wrote a brief account of the trip and you may read it by logging on here: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=40142

Tomorrow I will be interviewing Donna about her new book. I hope you will log on to read it.