:: a knitting challenge ::

I have a confession to make...

despite coming from a long line of creative & crafty women I have, as yet, been unable to finish a project that I started. 

It all began in my high school Home Economics days when Mum found no problem with completing our sewing assignments. If I recall correctly, she finished a lovely handmade doll for me & knitted up Linda's Banana in Pyjama's toy, without complaining. Then there was the baby's rug that I had grand dreams of crocheting for my friends first baby. Danny's Mum finished that one for me when I became bored & Jamin ended up being the recipient of its white warm snuggles. 

In my defense I have finished numerous mosaic tables & a few other sewing projects in the last few years so if I really dig down deep to find some motivation I know that I can complete things.

Lately I have been reading blogs by some very crafty ladies, like SouleMama & it's the little things, & have once again been stirred with some desire to attempt knitting again. After some discussion with Mum we decided that knitting a scarf really was my best chance of succeeding as its easy, mindless & I have the added motivation of not actually having one for the impending winter. 

Yesterday I went shopping & stood in the wool (yarn) aisle for about half an hour trying to figure out what pattern to use, needles to buy & type of wool to purchase. It was quite overwhelming (I cannot imagine how bad it would have been had the kids been with me) & at one point I called Mum in Australia for advice but unfortunately she didn't answer her phone. I soldiered forward on my own & ended up falling in love some wool that was not only beautiful but also had a free pattern inside & info about what needles I needed. 

So here goes... I have YouTube for tech support if I need it & if it comes to it... Danny's mum will be here to rescue me in 3 weeks... Let's hope that its finished & around my neck by then!

I will keep you updated on my progress as I go. Anyone want to place bets?