Knitting Beginings

A little over a year ago I read a book called The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs.

I actually enjoyed the book. It was a quick read and relatively entertaining. What I liked best about it was the that it made me want to learn to knit. My mother had tried to teach me back when I was about eight, but for some reason I just didn't get it. I satisfied myself with crocheting, but there was just so much more I wanted to do and the book gave me the push I needed to learn. So over to my mom's house I went. She lent me a pair of needles and gave me a ball of cotton yarn to make, what my mother called the perfect beginner project; a dishcloth.

I am embarrassed to admit it now, but this tiny thing took me about a week to make. I think I took it apart about 30 times because I kept messing up. I have come quite a ways since then. I have made hats, sweaters, scarfs, gloves, dresses, and other things. Although the washcloth was a great beginner project I really have come to feel that a beginner would find more satisfaction out of a hat. They are fast, simple, functional, and they look more complicated than they are.

Here are a few of my most recent ones. They are all made out of the same kind of yarn. (I was trying to get rid of the yarn). Most of them, unfortunately will not be modeled by the kids. Penny was way to squirmy and both really wanted to go to bed. (That's what I get for trying to take pics at bed time).

Here is one of Abram's (the only one in the house who seems to appreciate my knitting skills - He loves hats-). The pattern for this one was totally wrong so I had to just look at the picture and figure it out (amazing how often that happens).

Sorry, I just have to sneak in his "Blue Steel" pose.

I loved making this barre. It looks even better on Penny. I am going to have to change the pattern on this one if I do it again.

Sorry I know this pic is blurry, but I wanted to show the flower. It is knitted with a button center and placed on a very basic roll brimmed beanie. Super basic. None of these hats are of my own creation. I got the ideas from Baby Beanies by Amanda Keeys. So if you are wanting to learn to knit, and want to make something cooler than a washcloth, I would definitely suggest a beanie.