In the beginning..

This is the story all about how my life got flip turned upside down, by trying to do my Queens Guide award in lightening speed and complete the whole challenge in a year.

So far it's going well, but so far all I have done is plan and knit so really it's working well for me. The Queens Guide is a very prestigious award that can be gained by GirlGuiding UK members up until their 26th birthday, which is why I am on a race against the clock. My partner is doing an OU degree so I take the opportunity whilst he is studying to sit on his study floor and knit as then I have no distractions (apart from the numb bum so I made him buy me a bean bag). I have to complete 60 hours of my chosen hobby and prove that I have improved in that skill over the time, by the way I chose knitting as my skill)

I have set myself 3 main projects. My first project was related to my unit and one of the other guiders who helps me. Rachel is pregnant so I decided I wanted to make her something baby related. I thought with it being small it would keep my interest and help me improve my skills. My second project is one I found in one of my 'research' trips to see my Grandma. As the most seasoned knitter I know I knew she would have some good ideas and patters. Luckily she had just 'treated' herself to the latest Lets Knit magasine, with an amazing jumper on the cover with the pattern inside. This jumper is an oversized chunky knit, with a big heart pattern on the front. I thought this would be good for me as I'm desperate to wear it! The last challenge will be to master cabling, and my boyfriend has requested a cricket style jumper so that will keep me busy!

In between all these I have my normal guide unit to run, I have my indoor camping license to gain, and a research project on an issue that I choose amongst many many other things. I hope this gives you a good insight into what I am doing and you enjoy reading the rest of what I have to say.