Back to Knitting

I'll admit it, sometimes I have a short attention span. I thought crocheting was my new saviour. But, after three afghans (okay, two are currently in the works), a tea cozy, doily and hat, I must admit that I am a little bored. 

So, what does any good crafter do? I moved back to knitting and have developed a new appreciation for the craft. I started knitting about a year ago, but after a few months gave it up after falling across a bad teddy bear pattern and a try at an intarsia baby blanket (both out of the same book I might add). I think I was overestimating my skills. 

After buying some knitting mags and reevaluating my skills, I am back and more interested than ever. In the past couple of weeks I have made 3 x 3 rip scarf that I absolutely love. Never underestimate the beauty of simple. The matching hat didn't fare quite as well, as far as size and fit goes. But, I'm working on adjusting the pattern and needle size to make it work. 

While I believe I can read patterns and directions pretty well, I feel that my second sojourn into knitting has "clicked" and I have a better understanding for the art and what I'm trying to accomplish.