The pattern I'm using is for a set of fingerless mitts, which I downloaded for free from Ravelry. I also purchased a set of bamboo knitting needles, which were recommended by the store clerk at Bobbin's Nest to be easier to use than metal needles for beginners. A fresh skein of yarn and I'm on my way.
Here is a pic of the cast on stitches - it took me five tries to get the stitches cast on evenly with the first couple of knit rows completed. I kept dropping stitches or making them too tight - it was frustrating, but I was determined to do it again and again until it seemed just right.
But persevere I did and eventually, I did get the hang of it. Watching the free videos on Knitting Help dot com really helped. In fact, I've been trying both English and Continental knitting methods and I've decided the English method works best for my hands. Here's the next pic and in this one you can actually see the pattern emerging:
And one final pic from yesterday to show the end of my day one efforts. Unfortunately, I didn't get a pic of the delight on my face:
Stay tuned....
