Expert and knitting/crochet author Barbara Breiter shares her take on how to deal with the little things that may get in the way of your enjoyment as you yarncraft.

Yarn crafts should be an enjoyable experience. Pitfalls abound but many of them are our own doing. I hope these suggestions will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed or disheartened as you explore the world of knitting and crochet.

1. Don't be afraid to try new things. You've never knit with circulars? Thousands, if not millions, of people have done it. How hard can it be? You won't learn a new skill unless you give it a go. Try it out and you'd be surprised how many skills come naturally to you. 

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