Learning to Knit

I took a knitting class about four years ago at a store called Yarn Knit. I remember it felt very awkward to get those two needles to produce a stitch! My finished piece was a lopsided square which I gave to my son for a teddy bear blanket. After that, I bought a very helpful book called "The Knitter's Companion" by Interweave Press. However, I learned to knit by practicing with my friend Margaret while we were working at the Horse Barn Arts Center that winter. She was very patient with me and we had a lot of laughs during slow days when there weren't many visitors! I made scarf after scarf and donated them all to the Giving Room at our church. The Giving Room is a place where people donate gifts for children to buy for family members at Christmas time. Each gift costs $1.00. My son loves shopping there every year! Unfortunately, I have not learned how to read patterns yet. So far, I make scarves, Cozy Wraps and shrugs. I invented the Cozy Wrap, Button Scarf and shrug patterns myself. I did make one hat with Margaret's assistance and it turned out pretty good for the first time. I think when I pick up my next pattern, it will be for a long, warm cloak to wear during the fall. Post a comment about your knitting experience here!