To knit or knot.

I am trying to learn how to knit.

Knitting is hard!

My sister in law and I have been discussing new things that we would like to learn. We talked about sewing, but she could not figure out how to use her sewing machine. I was going to buy my own, but since she had so many problems, I just gave up on that idea. We had big dreams of making dresses for our daughters with hair bows to match. I have no problem with the hair bow thing, I mastered that last Christmas, but sewing is another monster!

Now, Heather has infected me with the knitting bug.

Last Monday, Heather showed me a little pink and black hat. I thought it was cute, I mean it was sitting on the head of a teddy bear, but I didn't think much about it until she told me that she made it herself. I could not believe it! I just had to lean how to make hats!

Fortunately, for me, we had time for a knitting lesson since the guys had disappeared upstairs to play guitars and our "precious" children were playing instead of fighting.

I just couldn't believe how easy it was! Right after we left I made Darrell stop at Wal-Mart so I could get my own knitting supplies.

When we got home, I knitted, knotted, and cussed. It was much easier at Heather's house.

Finally, last night I would say that I was about half way successful. I made a hat for Ava, but it's still a little short and the brim is a mess, but I am getting better.

I had big dreams about knitting blankets for Christmas gifts and hats and scarves for the kids. Those dreams aren't' exactly dead yet. However, at the rate I am working, they aren't exactly alive.

If anyone needs any half-knitted winter hats, let me know….We have plenty in stock!