"33. Knit something other than a scarf"
I see so many cool projects to knit - fingerless gloves, baby sweaters, awesome hats. I look through Etsy and see people selling all these wares they've created and think, "I WANT TO DO THAT." I love the idea of knitting because it's a creative endeavor with a useful result. (I've tried to scrapbook but end up feeling like, "well, here's something else I have to store somewhere . . .")
Last night, I pulled my knitting bag out of the closet for yet ANOTHER try. I first attempted it about 5 years ago, and then shortly after Ben was born, actually creating a scarf (never mind that it looked like it was knit by a 3-year old).
I successfully recalled how to cast on stitches. But when it came to actually knitting, I COULD NOT remember, despite having three different "how to" resources by my side! I read the instructions thinking, "This says pull the yarn from the 'front.' Whose front?! The front of the needles?! It's already in front of me! WTF?!?" [Cast on stitches pulled off the needle in a fit of pique.] "HOW CAN ANYONE SAY THIS IS A RELAXNG PASTIME?!?"
This little scenario played out 3 or 4 times. I guess it's clear that I am a learner who needs a teacher in person, showing me how! So, I will keep trying, likely asking my mom to show me yet AGAIN how to make those first stitches. I have given up on so many projects over the years - which is another reason this list came about: to make me accountable for some follow-through.
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