Yea, So I Knit

I basicly taught myself to knit and with a couple of free classes that were offered at the library, I understand how to do beginner projects. I would consider myself right between beginner and intermediate, leaning more toward the "beginner" side of the spectrum. Like, I can do dishcloths with complete ease. I can whip one up without having to have the pattern right there in front of me. But, not yet seasoned enough to be able to watch tv at the same time though. Must. Have. Eyes. On. Needles. Still not bad for just having *touched* knitting needles just 6 months ago.

When i first found out that Derrick (nephew) was expecting his first baby, images of knitted booties, beanies, and afgans danced in my head. So, my mission now is to condition myself to have booties, a matching beanie and YES an AFGAN (baby size of course) ready for when that baby arrives. Over the weekend I purchased a skein of sport weight yarn in white, what looked like a fairly easy pattern book of nothing but baby booties, and I will attempt to make my first bootie of a pair of booties.

Since, like i said above I consider myself a beginner with just basic knowlege of knitting, I have set myself up at the computer with a awesome online knitting help source. I casted on, knitted 18 stiches, now I have to increase, thats where my knowlege stopped! Pretty sad huh? WISH ME LUCK! So, the picture is a where I am on the first bootie. Those blue booties on the book are hopefully, eventually, through the graces of God are what the finished bootie will look like. See, I'll need the luck! Also, since I can't watch a movie, I put the 70s radio station on TV. Depending on how quick I catch on the "increasing" it could be a long day, hence the coffee! If these booties don't turn out looking like "booties" they may become the practice pair!