I've started knitting!

So I've always been "crafty"...when I was a kid if I was bored I'd just start making...something. Anything. Just to create. I've lost touch with that part of myself over the years. My need for order, lack of funds (and space) (and time), have constricted me. Well, over Christmas my Mom finally taught me to knit- and it's like that part of me came alive again. I've since finished my first project (a scarf), a hat for Scott, a beanie for Chanelle for when she shaves her head...and now I'm about to start my first sweater! I'm using a pattern I found on Ravelry called Nati. Basically I'm knitting a huge plus sign with a neck hole in the middle. I'm really looking forward to creating something I can actually WEAR! I'd really like to be able to knit my own clothing- living in the Hinterland (aka Edmonton) I love wearing big, warm (yet stylish) sweaters, but they're EXPENSIVE! I figure if I can learn to knit them myself I can A) slow down the pace at which I aquire new clothing and B) get better-quality sweaters. Even if it costs more in time and money- it'll keep me out of the mall and probably make me take better care of my clothing.

So that's my update! If you want to find me on Ravelry and keep up with my knitting adventures I'm under the username Navvan.