Ok, so, I've been following the knitting threads. I've tried to pick up knitting in the past but didn't get far, no time.

Now, I have a renewed interest, thanks to all of you knitters on this forum!

I know this stuff has been beat to death here in these forums, but my searches aren't returning useful info. My search-fu is weak.

Just a couple of quick questions;

I'm going to try and find a class, but until then, I'd like to pick up a couple things.

First, a good book to get me started, some yarn and needles. I remember most of the basic stuff, casting on and such, but not anything about needles and yarn.

I'm intending to knit basic stuff first, then on to hose, sweaters and such.

So, the questions are, based on my goals of hose and sweaters, what needles and yarn should I pick up?

Also, does anyone know of a good shop to buy from in the Phoenix area?

Thanks,

T.