I began knitting in early 2005 as a way to make unique clothing and accessories for myself and my family. I started slowly, with my first project being an easy to knit summer shawl. I have to admit that I ripped out my knitting and started over twice before I was satisfied with it. Normally, such problems would make me throw down my needles and never knit again. But this time, I didn't. In fact, I began to crave time knitting. I put off some household chores so that I could knit. I went crazy seeking patterns and yarn. I couldn't get enough. It was unlike me to pursue something that woul... more