I have decided (a while ago) that I needed to teach myself to knit. Now don't get all crazy, I have not turned my back on crochet.  It will always be my first crafty choice!  But I need to learn something new.  I've been practicing and have had quite a few frustrating moments.  One thing I absolutely have to learn soon is how to fix mistakes!  Crochet is so easy to fix.  Rip and do over.  I can't count the number of times I have ripped out rows of knitting to fix a mistake and having it still not look right.  Picking up a stitch?  Yah, tried that. 

I finally managed, after umpteen attempts to finish a little purse with a long strap that is perfect for a wallet, cell phone and keys and leaves my hands free. 

I have two left thumbs so when I saw I would need to use 4 needles to make socks my mind just shut down.  I cannot fathom using 4 of anything at the same time.  I'd hurt myself or someone else for sure.  Crochet has enough counting, and knitting has even more.  It's not a "mindless" activity in the evening.  Unless of course it's a simple stitch that continues row after row.

I'm frustrated and it takes me a while to learn something new so I try not to get discouraged.  Like any craft, practice makes perfect.  Or in my case, practice till you pull your hair out and put it away. I know there are others out there who are talented enough to do crochet and knit.  Share your secrets wouldja?