I think it looks more like a potholder this time-Knitting Part 2

Last week I proclaimed that I was a knitter and willing to knit sweaters for everyone, I would like to modify that statement just a tad.  I am a knitter (who often forgets how to knit) and I'm willing to make small, misshapen squares for everyone in lieu of sweaters.  Sweaters are too cumbersome and I don't think anyone would actually want one, but everyone has a need in their life for a tiny, square like patch of yarn. 

Before today's knitting class, I was afraid that my splotch of knitted yarn would be least improved since last class, but when I arrived, I realized that it really didn't matter.  All of the other students were still so kind and sweet regardless of how much or how little progress you'd made.  And now that I look back, how silly would it have been if I had been given grief over not producing a ten foot scarf in one week.

We learned to Pearl today which is A) kind of like knitting backwards B) not too easy and C) something I will try to avoid doing during my knitting career.  Some people in class caught on right away to pearling and others struggled a little bit with it, but it really wasn't a huge deal because I think we all had fun in the process.

I feel so good about this class and the bigger picture of what it means to me.  I love the fact that on a Wednesday evening, I can sit, chit chat and laugh with 7 other individuals I wouldn't know if I were in my living room in front of the TV like normal.  I'm impressed with myself that I chose to get up and learn something, and now at the end of each class I actually have something to SHOW for it.  For the entire 2 hour class, I was completely present in that yarn shop.  I didn't think about work, bills, dinner, housework or anything else non yarn related.  I was able to be in the moment and enjoy myself in a way that may seem odd to others, but felt good and right to me.  I'm very excited to practice what I learned all during the week, and I can't wait to go back next week for my FINAL knitting class.  It excites me because I know that I’ll learn something else next week pertaining to knitting, but it also gives me a chill because I know that means I’m almost off to my next “adventure”.  Check back next week as I wrap up my first two classes (knitting and tap dancing), and test myself to make sure I pass before I move on to my next task.

Say what you may but I worked REALLY hard on this