First major project for a beginning knitter

[TEMA]

bmay - I wouldn't worry about frogging too much... I've gotten very used to it.
But frogging a piece is about much more than correcting a mistake; it's a total learning experience. I've done enough frogging to know how really true this is.... and I find it kind of fun, if somewhat frustrating especially if you've done 80% of the work and find this really awful mistake about half-way down the piece...
The sweater I'm working on right now... I hate to admit it - but I've frogged it back 3 times now and I'm hoping like all get out that the 4th time is lucky.... so far so good.
But re-knitting is not a waste of time. Think of it as refining the craft of knitting so that the art of knitting will come shining thru one day.
TEMA

[lulubell]

I'm with Artlady and MoniDew on this one, any other colour would be too much and distract from the stitches. Stay monotoned for this one!

[bmay33]

bmay -
But re-knitting is not a waste of time. Think of it as refining the craft of knitting so that the art of knitting will come shining thru one day.
TEMA

I knew it was a good thing (in its own evil, twisted, devil's advocate sort of way LOL) to help me learn.. but it just started getting frustrating after starting 7 or 8 separate projects, only to frog each and every one for some reason or another, never finishing anything at all (The fact that I kept wanting to "keep" my pretty yarn instead of using it for something didn't help either..LOL!)

But, as they say, "practice makes perfect"!!

[melmac51]

Thanks!! I'm glad its looking at least decent to someone other than myself..LOL Its a bit nerve wracking since I'm making it up as I go

Making up as you go???? You CAN'T be a beginner! That's beautiful.

[bmay33]

Making up as you go???? You CAN'T be a beginner! That's beautiful.

I am, but Thank you! That gives me hope..lol

I'm praying it turns out right and I don't have to frog it like everything else so far!

[AH1OZ]

it looks fantastic! even more so knowing that you are a beginner knitter!!

i love your use of texture with the different stitches!

can't wait to see more in the future!

[luvmykid28]

ALl I can say is WOW!!! That is amazing.

[bmay33]

Thanks I'm about 75% of the way done with it (starting on the crosses on the opposite end tonight). I'm hoping to get it finished before school starts back on the 7th so I can start on some winter stuff for the kiddos.

[Dimpledapple]

Gorgeous blanket! Can't wait to see the FO!