Getting Crafty

About 8 months ago, I got an itch to get crafty. I love to do craft projects...it's very relaxing for me. I feel like I have a few crafty bones in my body so I immediately headed to Michael's Craft Store to walk the aisles for the perfect craft project. As I turned the corner, I came face-to-face with the perfect project. Yarn....I have always loved the way a knitted blanket feels...something so warm and inviting about a homemade throw/blanket. Along with the feel of the blanket, I love all the history involved. Who made the blanket? Why did they make it?

Well...I decided that I was going to make a throw/blanket for our future children. No, we aren't trying to start a family just yet but having never made anything so large and so time consuming, I figured I should start as soon as possible. I picked out the softest, whitest ball of yarn I could find and a pretty pair of needles (not sure of the size needed for a blanket, so I just went for the size that was a pretty color). I started the pearl stitch and didn't look back...I was out of control. Well all the excitement lasted for about two months and then it came to a dramatic stop. I'm embarrassed to even show you how much I've done(or not done) in the past monthsYeah....not very much, huh? I'm hoping this post will get me motivated again to pick up the needles and continue making this dang 'ole throw. I know that the size should be a little wider but initially when I started I was planning on making different blocks and then putting them together somehow. I'm not sure that's even possible. Can't you tell I've never done this before??
So for now, I'm going to try and add a few pearl stitches each night. Wish me luck!