crafty weekend.

i have decided it is time i learn to knit. also, i was totally taken with pretty much everything in this shop (which i would gladly buy if i had the money!). i realize that those things are probably crocheted, and i fully intend to tackle that next. however, after getting home from no coast last night, amy taught me to cast on, knit, and purl. and i love it. it is exactly the challenge i need that i didn't know i was looking for. here is what it looks like so far (which is infinitely better than my first attempt many years ago when i made a very loopy shawl for my samantha doll):