So I had a lot of time these last few days and have focused on knitting. I have noticed it is becoming much easier to knit faster and better! It was pretty cool how easily I remembered to knit again. I was pretty proud how well it had turned out so far! I don’t really know what this would be in the end because I didn’t make it large enough to be a blanket or small enough to be a small scarf. I guess I’m just gonna keep knitting until I feel it is large enough to be cool! It’s pretty cool right now but I wanted it being bigger. I will be pretty busy for the rest of the week so I probably won’t be able to knit as much as I had these last few days! I really did a lot without realizing it! I can’t wait until this is done!





I bought this yearn at Michaels in case
anyone wants to know.

So this weekend I went out and received my materials to learn how to knit! I went out and bought this pretty green yearn and a few knitting tools as seen in the left picture.

 

This book can be found on Amazon
written by Penny Hill.

After buying this yarn I stopped by my local library and managed to find a great 'learn how to knit' book (on right)! After looking through the first few pages I was very confused with the pictures, I figured the best way I could re-learn knitting is through watching someone else doing it. So I went to Youtube and looked up 'How to knit basics' and I found this lovely video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCgEUwESYZk). I found it very helpful! I started to rememberd how to knit again and was on my way to re-learning!


My first step was to create a slip knot; as demonstrated in the video. After creating this knot I had to create a row of more knots down one of my needles. This was called a 'cast on' apparently. After this I was to create the next row on top using both my needle tools now. I had forgotten how hard it is to knit but it was slowly comign back to me and becoming easier! I could not get them a well done as the book or women in the video but I like to think I am doing well! I will post later this week, hopefully, with my progress to far! 

For my fourth quarter project in my English class I have assigned to try to learn something new! I must blog at least three times about my experience. I have chosen to improve my knitting abilities. I once learned the basics of knitting in 6th grade but never improved on it. I have always wanted to knit something and so I am going to take this opportunity to focus and learn. I wish to knit a small blanket of some sorts as my first project!!