On the needle

Last night I taught myself to knit.

After a disappointing start (half an hour to find the end of the yarn), I finally worked out how to tie a slipknot and cast on a foundation row:

My second attempt was a little more successful:

My third and final attempt for the evening was actually pretty darn* good:

OK. “Good” was a bit of an overstatement.

*Terrible pun. I am ashamed.