The Knook

HOW I CAME TO LOVE KNITTING AND COOKING!

The purpose of this blog will be to journal my adventures in knitting and cooking; however, I am sure it will grow into much more than that. It may take me a while to figure the whole blog thing out, and to remember to write posts/write posts that you will care about...so stick with me and hopefully it will be worth it!

Cooking: I have loved cooking my whole life. From easy box cakes to full Thanksgiving meal menus- I find peace in all of it. I enjoy, what some might call, traditional dishes- but love to add my own flare. I like taking a recipe or two and making it my own. I believe that eating dinner as a family keeps a family close. I love cooking for my parents and siblings, but look forward to cooking for my own family someday.

Knitting: I tried to teach myself to crochet in high school- epic failure. I tried to teach myself to knit at the end of 2010- also a failure. So, in January I signed up for a knitting class at the Rose Tree Fiber Shop in Ames, IA. I loved it, and immediately signed up for Beyond Beginning Knitting. I dove head first into knitting and have loved every minute. I have so many projects that I want to attempt.

So far I have completed:

2 Scarves
1 "knit flat" Hat
Countless Cotton Wash Clothes
2 "knit in a round" Hats
1 sock (working on it's mate)

Some projects I hope to complete in the near future:

Baby Hats, Baby Booties, Cardigans (for kids to start), Socks with thinner yarn, an Infinity Scarf, Christmas Stockings, and Blankets (probably baby to start).