My First Scarf and Hat

I started with my favorite colors (well, as close as I could get to them) - crimson and cream! The scarf was super easy and I even had the nerve to change colors. Learned that I hated sewing in the ends though. Simple garter stitch all the way. This scarf is completely unwearable though, because it was my practice yarn, and completely wrong for a scarf (scratchy!). The hat was wearable though. I made a little mistake half-way through, but I think it gives it character. Did the striping again (so much fun). My friends think I should have sewn it the other way (they are right), but I still think not bad for a first try!

Knitting: I had to start somewhere!

Okay, so I've taught myself to knit (or at least what I do resembles knitting) and now I'm on to bigger challenges (like making my own patterns). I started with scarfs (not surprising - that's what they usually start you off with), and I've made a matching hat. Just learned how to make little bags (without the felting). Now, I think I'm going to take on the afghan...I know...tough to do, but I'm up for the challenge. I'll post some of my work here, and also post some of my baking work too. Knitting and baking...such a homebody for a single woman (can we say spinsterhood???!!!)