After a trip to Joann's I finally got all the supplies I needed, including a basket to hold all my new yarn. I sat down with my book in hand, youtube at ready, and started my first cast on. This was probably the most difficult part for me as a beginner. After I got ten stitches I "erased" the whole thing and "casted on" a couple more times to get the hang of it. Twenty stitches wide, 30 rows long and now I have my very first swatch. It's Stitch'n Bitch, and I helped! Next project...a scarf. I plan on changing the color of my yarn as well so this should be tricky!

In 2010, we Howe women took on a New Year's Resolution to knit, knit, knit. The goal was simple- to summon delightful creations from our fingers and to encourage, drag, and pull each other to new levels! In 2011 we decided to take on the task of cooking. We did not win that one. So in 2012 we are just kept on keeping on. What is in store for 2013? Hopefully a lot of new adventures!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
A Swatch Was Made
After a trip to Joann's I finally got all the supplies I needed, including a basket to hold all my new yarn. I sat down with my book in hand, youtube at ready, and started my first cast on. This was probably the most difficult part for me as a beginner. After I got ten stitches I "erased" the whole thing and "casted on" a couple more times to get the hang of it. Twenty stitches wide, 30 rows long and now I have my very first swatch. It's Stitch'n Bitch, and I helped! Next project...a scarf. I plan on changing the color of my yarn as well so this should be tricky!
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Looks good! Great start, Mag!
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