Knitting - Class 1 :)

When I ended this year's India trip, I had come up with a fool proof plan for myself. This plan was basically just a list of the things I look forward to in life and a source to turn to when residency affects me more so than normal and affects my ability to stay sane. One of the things listed was to work with my hands more in general. We had the opportunity in India and I was inspired by Chaiti and her ability to make so many crafts with her hands. She had knitted us some hats for our wedding and was working on a variety of projects during and after the trip. It inspired me to learn knitting as well! So I've signed up for a class that will take place 5 times for the next 5 Friday's! It started tonight. They include the starting materials and we'll learn how to make a scarf and a hat. I have partially learned in an attempt to make a blanket for my nephew. While I didn't do anything with his blanket, I did start to learn the basic process.

The class was really informative for the first one. There was only one other student and one teacher so a small, personal setting. We learned how to cast on with a long tail cast on and we learned how to do the knit stitch. I think the coolest part is my mom attempted to show me and I was so confused. Had no idea when I messed up or just didn't understand the basics. But now that someone has explained it to me, it is so GREAT. This class is really going to set a foundation for future projects. I've gotten some requests already - socks from Farah. :) And I want to make a lot of gifts for Ishan. Some pictures of the first class and the practice knitting. The hat and the scarf are what we're making. The blue yarn is what I picked. And then some practice and some other randoms.