Amazing, stellar, awesome, first knitted project ever… Complete!

I’ve finished my first try at knitting koozies… to grand success I do humbly believe.  The picture below speaks to my accomplishment.

Indeed, I think that all the little holes, mis-stiches, and loose threads add a lot of character to my creation.  I couldn’t be more proud of it, regardless of the fact that it is a tad too short to cover the entire can.  Or that I had to overlap the length of it, since I cast on too many stiches.

I tried to follow the pattern supplied by my friend, but I must admit that a couple of times, I figured I’d just go out on a lark and reverse the order of the rows.  I think it lends the finished product an affect similar to pointellism, wherein you get a much better sense of its true grandeur when viewed from afar.

All in all, what I’m trying to say is that although it may have plenty of little mistakes, I couldn’t be happier with it.  It was big learning experience for sure, and I’m glad I pushed through all the hiccups along the way.

Next time, I’m going to refine it so that it fits a little snugger.  And maybe with fewer dropped stiches.  And maybe with finger holes to hold it with.  And maybe… ah, I just need to get started!

I hope the commencement of Holiday Festivities finds you well.  Cheers,

Greg