Let's Knit, Part 2!!

Yesterday, I went back to Arrow Acres Farm

for my second knitting class.

The same beautiful table was set, sitting outside waiting for me.
The same wonderful, fun loving, knitting empowered people
were there as well.
This is the perfect setting for knitting lessons,

 

although the "view" can be a little distracting!!


I brought my practice piece, I have been practicing a lot
and I did make a few mistakes.
Did you think this beauty just landed on the table like this?
ummmm, no, it was strategically placed, masking all my little oopsies!

Here's what it really looks like...
I practiced knitting and pearling on this,
that's why some rows look different then others.
I also forgot which way I was going at one point...
that's the "what the heck is going on here" mess about one quarter
of the way down...oops!!

I also learned how to get that baby off the needles...
that was easy peasy!!

Next up was felted soap,
I have never heard of this and it's so fun to make.
If felted soap interests you,
I found a great video on youtube you can view that here.
Each of us felted 2 bars of soap and we were sent home with lots more fiber,
so we could make a few bars at home.

Next up, I learned to "cast on", which means to start a new project.
That, my friends was my biggest nemesis.
Leanne is so very patient and with her help, I got it done!

I am no longer considered a "beginner" so I am going to take the next class,
and make the 400 Yard Scarf, pictured here!!