I’ve tried to teach myself to knit maybe 5 times in my life, and every time I’ve ended up getting frustrated and throwing my knitting across the room (usually scaring the crap out of a cat). Three years ago I vowed to never try knitting again.
So…yeah, I decided to try knitting again. Why would I do this to myself again? well I found the Aidez sweater pattern and fell in love. I would really like that sweater, so obviously I need to learn to knit (obviously).
This time I decided to try and in person class rather than trying to learn from a book or YouTube – oh my god, what a difference. First of all, it turns out I was naturally doing three things that were completely wrong. My teacher immediately put a stop to those. When you’re doing it correctly knitting is actually fun. I’m totally addicted.
So far I’ve made two cowls and I’m working on a third. Ravelry is my new best friend. It might be a while before I have all the skills needed for that sweater, but I’m a lot closer than I was a few weeks ago!