That's knit! I mean, neat!

After being stuck inside (and on the couch and sick) for a week, when my cousins invited me over to watch the Falcons game - which they ultimately lost - and have dinner, I was really excited.  Jami - my cousin - has cooking in her blood.  Her mom is famous for pretty much everything, but especially her greens on New Year's Day... at least in my book :)

Jami, for some silly reason, is watching her weight and made a FABULOUS Weight Watchers chili.  It was delicious and had a definite kick.  So much of a kick that it totally kicked through my cold!  Pardon the pictures in this post, but I only had my BlackBerry with me!

Jami also happens to be pretty crafty.  She knits and has her own etsy shop!  We were talking earlier in the day about my recent inspiration to become both bloggy and crafty, so she took the time to pass her craft on to me!  I learned how to knit - starting with a dish cloth.  There is still plenty to do... but here's what I have so far!

With my cute ball of yarn, called a skein.  This is what it looks like to "cast on"

So cute!  I love the loops!

Jami being awesome and teaching me what to do (notice the Falcons game is still on... shortly after the channel was changed to watch "Extreme Couponers" followed by "I have a strange addiction"

My progress by the time I left... a little sloppy, but definitely progress!