I caught the bug

Last night after Hubby went to bed (I wasn't tired yet) I was surfing the internet in search of cool cardigan patterns (a BIG thank you to ShadKitty who sent me some AWESOME ones). While I was searching I came across this:


Now as far as a scarf goes, I'm not sure it's immensely practical. It seems it would be a bit bulky under a coat, etc. That and I found the pattern difficult to understand. But I was inspired. I want to make this...but different. Same color, similar idea, but something totally different. I spent a while trying to ignore my intense longing to start knitting lots of garter stitch and after an hour or so I gave in. I found some yarn, did some swatching and knit to old episodes of Grey's Anatomy while garter stitching my little heart out. Then this morning as I was waiting for my brain to boot so I could do things that make money, I sat and knit this. This is where I'm at:

You can tell from the dictionary and other clutter on my desk that I was supposed to be doing something else while I was taking this picture (but that's besides the point). But I have this odd compelling NEED to knit this thing. I don't know why. I don't even like garter stitch. I feel in general garter stitch should be used only for dishcloths, cupcake tops and afghan squares but I'm making something I'm (gasp!) going to wear.....assuming it turns out okay.

But I've got to go. I need to go do some more money-making stuff before Husband comes home and I knit while watching Grey's. Hooray!