My mom taught me to knit one winter in Germany. I picked out peach yarn, because at the time, it was my favorite color. It was oranges' version of pink without the girly stereotypes. My mom only taught me the "knit stitch" which is where you poke into a loop towards the back, becuase it can be done quicker than a "pearl stitch."
Yesterday I took up knitting again in hopes of finding something to do with my hands while I watch tv (don't laugh). It keeps my mind calm too when I am on the phone or listening to music. I taught myself to "cast on" (start) and the elusive pearl stitch by watching youtube videos. I found out, with only the knit stitch and pearl stitch, I can knit almost anything. 
I rubbed my shoulders with old women at Michaels, choosing robin's egg blue yarn. All I want to learn now is how to knit a heart into the fabric. It doesn't seem too hard, but I'm going to give it a try. I also keep adding stitches to the scarf I am knitting thus far, which is just a result of my getting constantly confused and going too fast.
