The monster scarf...

I have been knitting since 2005 or so.  I remember working at the salon, (back when I was working as a massage therapist... it seems like a thousand years ago!)  knitting in the break room between clients.  Back then, it was straight up garter stitch all the way... I didn't even know how to purl!  I completed a few scarfs and the hobby died, like many other interests did that way (not without buying lots of stuff of course. My hobbies include but are not limited to jewelry making, scrapbooking, knitting and crocheting, and sewing).
Within the last 2 months, I decided that I wanted to knit like my aunt.  She has made my kids several pieces and her talent is amazing!  I knew that to get to her level, I would have to work my booty off and really commit to learning.  Since I don't work outside the home anymore, I have a little time to dedicate!
The first thing I decided to make was a scarf for my husband.  At our monthly craft night, a wonderful friend taught me how to purl stitch!  I picked out a skein of yarn and practiced.  My husband saw and said that's how he wanted his scarf... 6 feet of ribbing. Eek.
I started on the project, not really realizing how tedious it was going to end up being.

Several hours, days, and weeks later, the scarf was completed.  I did throw a few projects in the mix to break up the crazy of the ribbing.

In case anyone wants to know how this beast was created:

Ribbed scarf

CO even # of stitches (gauge doesn't matter at all, tho I would use a sz 7 or bigger needle, just for sanity's sake)

Rows 1-(@) *k2, p2* (repeat * until infinity)

@ = enough rows to make a scarf, or until you run screaming into the night.

BO with rib.

Needless to say, I can purl like the dickens now!  I have sufficiently gotten my practice ON!

Stay tuned for other projects and patterns!