Officially a Knitter!

It only took a few minutes on the web to remember the basics and I was off and running. Luckily I had a skein of old yarn (I think I bought it in highschool?) lying around so I grabbed it and started practicing. Next think I knew, I was looking at a long, skinny, childsized scarf. But at least it's a finished project - officially my first! I immediately ran out to the fabric store and picked up some more yarn, new needles, and began my second project - yup, another scarf. This one is really pretty and I'm planning to give it to my mom for Christmas - I know she'll love it. My third is an adorable boucle hat for my baby neice - I just hope it fits! I've now started my fourth project, another hat, but this one is much bigger (116 stitches vs. 42!) and has a tricky new stitch I had to learn. I'm feeling really good about it - it looks great so far! This one's for my dad, a tightly knit twisted rib watch cap, as requested. I hope it works out - and fits! If not, I can make a bigger one and give this one to a youth? Pictures of my finished projects are coming soon!
I've lived in Athens for two and a half years. I had some great friends at my previous job but since then haven't been able to meet too many people. So I've been lonely and trying to come up with ways to meet people and make friends. The desire for companionship was half of my inspiration for starting to knit (again). And it worked! I emailed a co-worker last week and inquired about a knitting group. She told me there were quite a few ladies around that knit, and that they were planning to get together Wednesday night and have a Knit Night. I was thrilled and immediately confirmed I'd be there! So there we were, six women, sitting around, chatting, knitting, sharing tips, projects, and inspiration. It was just what I was looking for. I couldn't be more thrilled. I look forward to many more evenings with the lovely ladies of our knitting group!