Hooked On Knitting

After I completed my cable scarf for the Ravellenics, I knew I was hooked... but I wanted to be able to knit something, anything that was not flat and rectangular. So I signed daughter and myself up for knitting lessons at a local yarn shop! Not only is it great to learn new techniques and work on fun projects (we choose what we want to make and they help you along the way for a month), it is another opportunity for more wonderful Mom and Daughter evenings!

In Week One, I wanted to learn different stitches, increasing, decreasing and shaping. So I chose a free pattern on Ravelry and bought this beautiful Rowan wool:

About a week later my stuffed toy lamb was done! I named him "Woolseley" - a combination of the name of the shop we are taking classes at: Wolseley Wool. They loved that.

For Week Two, I wanted to make a sweater. But because we just have a short time to seek guidance, I thought I would do a sweater for Woolsely. I figured if I could make HIM one, I could do a human-sized one later on. Unfortunately, this sweater is a bit small for him. So Sam (my traveling buddy) was the lucky recipient:

So far I have learned different cast-on methods, new stitches, how to read knitting charts, how to use circular needles, how to change colours and even how to wind a skein of wool from a swift into a cake ready to use!

This past Thursday I bravely delved into the world of home-made socks. With one week left, I can get help if (who am I kidding?) WHEN I am stuck.

It's been so much fun and spending time on Ravelry forums has been a great way to learn, share and admire all kinds of yarns and projects too. Yep, I am hooked alright...

But in a good way.