When I was little, my mom tried to teach me to knit. After a few rows, I quickly decided that I wanted no part of it. Now that I'm older, I've realized that there are a few crafts I think I might enjoy, knitting being one of them. I wish I'd paid more attention when I was little, but really, I just wanted to go outside and play.
I have a friend who is very talented when it comes to crafts. She decided she wanted to learn how to tat. She bought a book, sat down, and learned how to effin' tat. Me? I'm not that talented. The visual diagrams in books bring out my violent side, and the written instructions are not written in any English that I understand.
I was browsing the craft section of our local library, saw The Chicks with Sticks Guide to Knitting, and thought, "Why not give knitting a try, maybe it's easier to learn than crochet." Crochet has been pissing me off for over a year.
Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton
in Strawberry with Lion Brand Wool-Ease in
White/Multi. The combination makes
for an easy to wash, comfortable, and warm scarf.
Someone else had a hold on the book, so I had to return it, but I think I'll buy a copy for myself. The projects seem simple enough for me. I get frustrated very easily, but with this project, I didn't throw sharp knitting needles across the room even once.