Up until about two weeks ago my only knitting experience consisted of three squares, or "washcloths" to be exact. And while I really did kind of start to get the hang of it by square three, I still found it quite challenging. It seemed that knitting would just never be something I would be good at.
But then a few weeks ago a friend at work (who did not know how to knit when I first met her at the beginning of the year) was suddenly knitting herself a pair of pants, I became inspired. I made a trip to our local knitting shop where I picked out some chunky soft wool and asked for some help finding a very easy baby sweater pattern. The shop owner immediately took me under her wing and got me started.
A few days (and several trips back to the store) later, I finished this sweater. And while it is definitely not perfect, I still can't believe I did it. To me it is like magic that a ball of yarn can turn into a piece of clothing.
So tomorrow I get to give it away to it's new owner, my two month old niece Marina who is in town visiting this month. Can't wait.
3 comments:
NO WAY! OMG...I'm SO impressed! Look at you...seriously, I think you now know how to do everything. I was just looking at my knitting stuff after we unpacked thinking how much I need to get back into it...I love doing it, and I love the reward of finishing. You should be really proud of yourself- I am:)
no kidding what dont you do amy??? looks really impressive...I dont think Id be able to give that away. knitting parties this fall?????
Thanks guys!! Yes, I'm hooked, already working on a second. It is such as easy pattern! I'll share it, you'll be amazed at how fast it knits up...how about knitting party this summer!?
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