I'm Addicted!

To knitting, that is!  I have found that I look forward to the time in the evening that I can sit and knit while watching   listening to mindless TV with Ben after the kids have gone to bed. Since I finished the scarf, which was by far my longest (in more than one way!) project yet, I have made 2 dishcloths and a beanie hat for Benjamin.  

Here is the first thing I knitted with a "design" in it--a dishcloth that has already been gifted to someone and is now in use!

 

After I made this dishcloth, I was still a bit frustrated that it wasn't exactly square because that meant that I still wasn't getting my stitches the right size.  Ben assured me that it didn't matter on a dishcloth, but I still wanted to practice more before making something someone would have to wear.  The next dishcloth I made incorporated 2 colors of yarn--another new technique for me.

On this dishcloth, I was a full 2 inches off on my gauge....it was supposed to be 10 inches square and mine is 8 inches square. Also, if you look closely you can see a full row that has been doubled--obviously I lost count of what row I was on while listening to the mindless TV!  Nevertheless, I decided to venture out and TRY to knit a beanie hat for my baby boy. I followed the 6-9 month size pattern and I must say that when I finished it (it only took me about 4 hours total--2 nights) tonight and put it on his head I wanted to do a happy dance! I did get a high 5 from Ben, and I announced how proud of myself I am!!!

Here is my prize knitting creation --so far!

  And I must say that the baby that is wearing the hat is also one of my prize "creations"!