"Knitting -- The Master Plan" -- "Hiatus ... continued"

I continued my break from knitting by focusing on crocheting at today's meeting of the local library's needlecrafting group.  I worked on finishing a large project ... I thought I made great progress during the two-hour session only to discover an error that must be r-i-p-p-p-t out and rehooked.  <Insert Sigh Here!>

I do have a new weapon in my arsenal ... a slim "at a glance" reference card for knitting stitches and hints.  It's come in handy several times since I received it as a gift last week.

The vintage mitten pattern I plan to use is rather daunting at this point in my adventure.  I tried to read and follow the instructions, but I'm not "there" yet.  Sooooo, I backed off and found a booklet filled with textured knitting "samplers" that can be used as dishcloths once completed.  Not too sexy a project, but I need to start somewhere other than with a scarf!