in pursuit of organised-ness

It's official! I am about to start my first proper project. A peppermint twist jumper from the Stitch n Bitch handbook. I have swatched... ...i have multiplied, divided, drawn and counted and I think I am ready to cast on. I am very excited and will use this as a diary of progress! I will also add pics of the few unfinished objects i have lying around and any advice on actually finishing them would be grrrreat! In fact, I think the only finished knitted object i have done are scarves...i'll probably add those too. Here I go...wish me luck!

I have finally decided on a proper project. The one New Years Resolution I have managed (so far) to keep. I promised myself that I would knit a jumper for myself by the end of this year. One that looks good, one that I will actually wear! So...i finally found a pattern I like, I have bought the yarn and the tools I need and I am in the middle of knitting a tension swatch! Hurrah!! I am very excited, but i think i have to make some adjustments to to the pattern to make it fit, soooo i have been on the knitty discussion board for advice and plan on posting my progress here. Wish me luck!!

I have recently bought 'Stitch n Bitch - The Happy Hooker' in an attempt to learn crochet. I must say I have become a mssive fan of Debbie Stroller (the creator of Bust and Stitch n Bitch). I think i now have all of the Stitch n Bitch books. Anyway - after the quick plug - i am hoping to start crochet tonight, mainly so that I will have something to do ont he ridiculously long flight when i go to Antigua in October (I am very excited) There are only so many books I can carry and I do tend to fly through them when on holiday. Anyway - any tips on crochet learning much appreciated! Or tips on things to do while flying...

It's been a while since i last posted...but better late than never, right? I have recently taken up knitting and gardening. I am 24 years old and thoroughly enjoying them both! The knitting is a fun, cheap way of getting new clothes and accessories, and is very relaxing in the evenings in front of the telly. It's also a great escape from anything thats bothering me. It is very dificult to concentrate on what you're knitting and worry about money, work or anything else that may crop up. I know knitting is in the middle of a massive revival and is becomming cool again, but there still seems to be a lot of people who think it should be left to the grans. Pick up your sticks, boys and girls! There's a whole world of stuff to knit!! My boyfriend and I have moved into our first house in November and the garden is being sorted as a summer project. I never thought I'd get involved and would leave it all to Matthew to sort out. But 3 herb tubs, 14 tomato plants, 12 lettuces,...