Beginning of my knitting journey

In late summer, early fall of 2006 I became interest in knitting again when I realized there were so many accessories I could make for my Civil War wardrobe to make my appearance seem even more authentic. I already had a set of metal 13" US8 needles and after lurking through many many knitting and fiber blogs, I finally decided on my first project.

Knowing that as a beginner it wasn't the best idea to jump into the extreme deep end with trying to knit a huge beautiful lace shawl, I decided on smaller yet still complex project or so I thought. I have always loved cable knits. The intricate and complex cables always left me in aw. I always imagined the patterns itself would be something I would really need to figure out and work at to grasp the way to do it.

I had been lurking around the Irish Hiking Scarf KAL for a few weeks. I took a look at the pattern and was in a little disbelief that the pattern would work. Remember, barely above beginner at this point. I was in Wal-Mart running an errand when I decided to check out the clearance bins and came across the yarn for the project. At $2/ball you can't go wrong.

So home I went and immediately after all my groceries were put away, I started my Irish Hiking scarf!




Day 1 left me with 2 repeats and a sense of "That was it? It was that easy?!"



By the end of the first week, working a little after work each night left me a third of the way done. Come picture time, Sophie (the fur baby) couldn't resist helping me setup the shot for that weeks accomplishment. Though I think she was just waiting for me to turn my back so she could get up close and person with my scarf!




Finally bought a set of shorter bamboo needles that I absolutely love. I have since invested in other sets of bamboo needles in other sizes.



Spent most of the Thanksgiving holiday with my knitting in my hands. This chic can multi task!

Pattern: Irish Hiking Scarf
Source: Hello Yarn
Material: 2.5 balls of Lion Brand Lion Wool #147 Purple
Needles: US8
Mid October 2006 - Beginning of December 2006