I've been very interested in spinning lately. By all means I'm a new knitter - I haven't even been knitting for a year yet - but I've been doing it enough that I've a lust for fiber and color has emerged. I call it a lust because thats what it is. I find myself NEEDING visual and tactile stimulation for the colors and the fibers!

Ok, now that you all think im nuts...

I want to start spinning and dying my own yarns... I've even been having dreams lately that I've bought angora bunnies and litter trained them. I figure instead of buying rabbits, its probably better for me to buy a spindle and give spinning a whorl. Unfortunatly, I don't even know where to begin.

When I taught myself how to knit, I took a trip to Barnes and Noble and bought Knitting for Dummies. From there, I went to Walmart and bought some bright yellow acrylic yarn and a pair of metal kneedles. Within a couple of weeks I was making scarves for every member of my family.

Anyhow. I think maybe ill take a trip to Barnes and Noble and take a look at some books. I'll also check to see if they have any magazines. Someone on Knitter's Review recommended Spin-Off. From there, I'll take a trip to EBay and buy a spindle and some wool. I'm nervous about what would be good for a beginner... and what ill be able to use the yarn for later... how much will i end up with?!?! but what the heck! I found a seller on EBay who has spindle/wool/book kits for like $10. Thats less than I spent on learning to knit. And, the spindles are pretty... hand painted... i could always use them for ornaments if im evaded by spinning!

Anyway, does anyone have any good suggestions on where to start (fiber/spindle?) Any help would be appreciated!!!!!!!!!