30 Days of Knitting Day 4 & 5

I'm combining these two days as the first question answers the second for the most part...

How did you learn how to knit?/How long did it take from the time your learned how to knit, to finish your first project?

I had (re)learned how to crochet (from my grandma) about a year prior. I was totally in love. I crocheted 24/7. The more I crocheted, however, the more dismayed I became that I couldn't make socks (at least not socks that looked like conventional socks*). So, one day when I was more bored than bored (hard to imagine isn't it?) I asked my mom to show me. She did and I hated it *gasp* I couldn't figure it out, it was painstakingly slow and I gave up after about an hour.

I tried on and off again for about six months before I finally got it. After frogging and reknitting the same swatch to perfection I moved on to dpns and things took off from there (even if dpns I do not love).

*Note: I have since discovered this shiny book in the knitpicks catalogue...I will be getting my hands on a copy...

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Teaser Tuesday - April 14th

"My mother would never let the hearth die in her home," Margret said. She felt Agnes turn to look at her, but didn't meet her gaze. "She believed that as long as a light burned in the house, the Devil couldn't get in. Not even during the witching hour." Agnes was quiet. "What do you believe?" she asked eventually. Margret extended her hands towards the flames. "I think a fire is a useful thing to keep a body warm," she said. - Burial Rites by Hannah Kent Teaser Tuesday is hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading . For other contributions click here .

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