I learned to knit when I was a young girl. My mom taught me. I can still remember the first scarf I made, crooked and misshapen, but wonderful because I had learned to do something new. My stitches were so tight that my hands cramped when I tried to manipulate the needles.
I tried to make an argyle sweater vest one time. It was a complete disaster! The front was so tight that there was no give or stretch to it, and the back could never compensate for those problems. I did do a very nice basket weave scarf, however. It's still around the house somewhere.
Since these early failures, I've learned to knit on double-pointed and circular needles. I love to knit socks and hats, especially to give as gifts. My knitting has relaxed substantially, and I now find it relaxing to sit in the evening and knit. Much better than paying for a therapist, don't you think? In fact, it's so good that I am considering branching out into the sweater arena again. We'll see how it goes. I don't think argyle will be the first attempt, though.
Because I find this so enjoyable, I must confess that I have, in some measure, become a bit of a yarn hoarder. Whenever I am in Jo Ann's I stand in front of the yarn racks drinking in the colors and textures of the different offerings. If I have a few dollars in my purse, I invariably leave with at least two skeins. I love the way yarn looks in a basket or on a shelf. It's definitely eye candy for me.
In hopes of winning some yarn and a great tote to put it in, I've entered a contest at one sheepish girl. Check it out at http://onesheepishgirl.blogspot.com/2013/03/giveaway-fringe-supply-co-project-bag.html?showComment=1363143928401#c1658580024076327768.
I hate to disappoint you all, but I definitely am winning this one!
