Hee. I saw this linked to on who_daily and immediately thought of you!

I just wish I could do a road trip up to see you and go yarn shopping. Alas, I have no car and also spent a ridiculously large amount of money on yarn only yesterday. *is ashamed*

(P.S. - They knittinghelp.com videos were how I taught myself to do stranding. That site is very helpful for any new technique. Good luck!)