A new member of the family

Here is a picture of the newest member of my cat family. I wanted to learn how to knit this summer so yesterday I went to my neighborhood Michael's to buy some 100% cotton yarn to make a dish cloth. Before I even got in the store, this cat jumped out at me and pleaded for me to give him a good home where he would be loved. How could I say no to such a needy fellow? He joins the other 200 or so cats I already have and is quite happy to be living here!

I did actually go into the store and was quite pleased that they had purple cotton to make a dish cloth. Thanks to Marie N I had a website which gave me instructions and illustrated what I needed to know. I bought the yarn, went home and dove right in. I finished with my project today and had quite a lot of fun doing it. I learned how to cast on, knit, add a stitch, decrease a stitch and finally how to bind off. I noticed there was one error in it but since this was my first and just for me, I decided not to take it out. It was a real struggle for me. Everytime I'd see the mistake, I would remind myself that no one is perfect : )

It was a great day for the 1st day of summer vacation. In addition to knitting my first item, I went with my husband to a confessional study on private confession and absolution. What a fantastic way to start the summer!