Saroyan Scarf

I finished this knit scarf recently. It was a KAL (knit along) with a group I belong to on Ravelry.  This is a free pattern on Ravelry.."Saroyan Scarf"  It had a couple of new stitches for me, so a good learning pattern.

My first knit project!

I finished a knitted scarf...my first knit project! I tried to photograph it so you can't see the millions of mistakes! LOL! But it was a good learning experience and I'm trying to decide which project to tackle next. I didn't make mine out of wool like the pattern is, so mine doesn't look as thick..but wool makes me itch so unfortunately I can't use it. I used Bernat Satin Ombres which is really soft.

I love free patterns

I really want to learn to knit...I try every so often and get discouraged. But I see so many pretty patterns to knit...and here's a nice site that has free patterns in crochet and knit. I especially like the knit "Birds Nest Smoke Ring" neck scarf and the Lustrado Crocheted Pinwheel Sweater. There is a knit pinwheel sweater also. So anyway, hope you enjoy these free patterns.
http://elann.com/freepatterns.asp

Want to knit?

I wish I could knit...I have done a little years ago and have been trying some practice stitches lately. But not sure I can do it. My hands can't do what they used too! But I did run across a website you might like to see...has free knitting patterns and info. This link is to a pattern from 2005 but there is a current newsletter for 2009 at knitty.com. they post a newsletter 3 or 4 times a year I think.
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEwinter05/PATTdanica.html

Also, a question about the crochet bag in my last post....I'm using Bernat Satin Solids in color Denim Mist Heather. It is a soft yarn so I hope it can hold up to weight of bag. But I am going to line it so that will give it support.