I Knit London - Chocs, Chat & New Addiction !

Well, I did it. I ventured out into a crowd of strangers, dove right in and came away smiling.

No, it was not the mosh pit at some metal concert - it was I Knit London's tuesday night knit group.

I got there a wee bit early so hung out at the Starbucks round the corner as I hate to be the first to arrive for anything ... ask my dates, I am always late :). I needn't have worried though because when I walked in at 5.45pm there were already three or four people there. I found myself a seat next to someone and being the shy reserved person I am I immediately badgered her for help with adding a new ball to my scarf. She was fantastic, didn't even hesitate to help me and I was off and running with a new ball within minutes. So simple .. can't believe I thought I would mess it up.

By about 6.15 the place was nicely packed. Literally. Every seat was taken yet more folding chairs kept appearing like magic. Everyone got settled in, projects came out, chocolates started to appear and they wonderfully kept stopping in front of me.

The conversations around the room made the night fly by and I suprised myself by how much I had knitted when I started to pack my things away.

I admit I did end up making a purchase (thanks to the lady who I have nick-named the 'chocolate pusher' who helped me pick out some wool and more needles) but have to say I was highly impressed with the fact that there was absolutely no pressure to buy anything. When it said on their website that the knit nights were free to attend they really meant it !

I will definately be going again next week and I highly recommend it to anyone who is a little nervous about attending a knit group for the first time. I know that walking into a room of stangers can sometimes be daunting but I got over that as soon as my coat came off !

Oh .... don't tell the boss I brought the 'work in progress' into work with me ;)