I’m a knitter. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve attempted to be able to say this. My earliest memory is 8 years old. A visit to my grandmother’s house. Circular plastic needles. I never got past the 4th or 5th row. Same for all my later tries. I just never got it. Could…never…finish…anything.
Last Spring Leil and I took a knitting class together. 4 sessions. I knitted my first square patch and by week two I’d had enough of practicing and wanted a real project. There’s a knitting shop on the Island called Churchmouse Yarns & Teas. They have a million beautiful and wonderful projects around the shop. I picked one, tried it on and bought the same yarn as the sample. I didn’t want any unexpected bumps on my road to this finish line.
Then summer came. A really big bump that was. I laid down the needles and didn’t pick them up again until last month. But I did pick them up. I set to finishing off those final rows and binding off for the first time in my life.
And now I can say I’m a knitter.
Congratulations! That’s a beautiful scarf–and an inspiring story. I love the idea of knitting, and even own a few knitting books, but I’ve never managed to cast on properly. Someday–maybe when my own little girl is old enough to take a class with me. That sounds like fun!
YAY! I’m proud of you- this is lovely! Thanks for posting the photo!
Congratulations. I warn you knitting is highly addictive. Especially with a shop like church mouse. Knit away !! Clarice
Hooray! Welcome to knitterdom
It’s beautiful! you did a great job! I really love the colors.
It’s beautiful! Congratulations for becoming a knitter. =)
And the finished product is beautiful. Congrats on your first FO. It’s all downhill from here.
hooray for you- and lovely scarf. I can say the same- at age 53. My mom was an incredible knitter, but I didn’t want to learn, till 2 years ago. Such a great feeling- keep it up!
Woo hooo, wonderful photo, filled with joy!
Congratulations! Welcome to the club. I’ve heard from others the wonders of Churchmouse. How lucky you are to be near. Your scarf is gorgeous!!!
Yummmy yarns! Congrats to you for finishing it — and extra kudos for doing it in time to wear it for fall!
great job, welcome to the fold.
Congratulations. What a beautiful and useful first project.
Yipee! Looks very cozy!
Excellent Job Kathy!! The scarf is fabulous. I’m another non-knitter, tried about 5 times and just never got it. I can crochet liike the wind and maybe that’s why I fall back on that too often.
Great finish!
congratulations! gorgeous scarf. maybe this time next year, we’ll see you in rhinebeck.:)
Ooooh! You ARE a knitter. Beautiful scarfie!!!
Congratulations!! Gorgeous scarf too! The first finished object is always special… such a great feeling.
your story is so near mine! i am about 8 inches into my first project after many years of discouragement… this inspires me to keep going and to become a knitter TOO! yours is beautiful and the photo just wonderfully fall!
Excellent Job Kathy!! The scarf is fabulous. I’m another non-knitter, tried about 5 times and just never got it. I can crochet liike the wind and maybe that’s why I fall back on that too often.
Great finish! I would have commented yesterday but WordPress was acting up…which is very unusual!
Wow – is there anything you´re not good at???? I seriously doubt it.. lol.. but really, I do love the colors!!! Perfect choice with autumn knocking on most of our doors right now (I´m not sure whether ot let him in or not yet.. haha)
Wow – if that is your first knitting project, I can only imagine that your knitting will be as creative and beautiful as your sewing.
What beautiful yarn you used for your scarf. One would never be able to tell that this is your first project. It’s gorgeous.
Looks fabulous! Congratulations!!
yay! It looks great!
Congratualations your scarf is beautiful. I’m finishing up my very first knitting project (and I’m much older than you) and would love to find yarn that pretty for my next project.
And of course, your first finished knitting project as a knitter is wonderful and unique. Diagonal! And such a nice shape and length. No, I shall not start a new hobby. No, I shall not start a new hobby.
Wow – what a beatiful beginning! And now you’ll have twice the amount of stuff to stash and plan!
If you have a moment and the inclination, I’m sure I’m not the only one who’s curious about the yarn details, but we’ll admire you even if you don’t have the time to post them.
Beautiful colors, gorgeous yarn. Yes, please tell us what type of yarn you used. Did it stripe like that on its own? (Like those sock yarns we all hear about.) Or did you change colors yourself? Either way, congrats, now that you have added knitter to your growing list of creative talents.
I’m trying!!!