My First Knitting Project

So I wanted to chime in and give you all an update on my first knitting project. So if you know me, you know that I am a die hard crocheter! But I went to the store with a friend of mine and decided I wanted to try a knitted project, so I bought some needles. I'm making this sweater that is deemed easy by it's website, and the stitch is...the fit, however is not. I've discovered recently that fitting knit and crocheted tops (let alone bras) when you're well endowed is not the easiest of tasks. Previously, I had been making patterns straight from books, sort of wondering why they didn't fit right, but wearing them anyway because I thought they were soo cute...now that I've joined Ravelry I've discovered that you can modify patterns to be shaped more appropriately to your body.

This is really not happening with my first knit project though. I'm still trying to master holding the needles and yarn correctly (which is quite different than crochet I might add). So I had the size that fit my bust measurements (L, or 40" bust) and when I finished the back it is like 23" wide...my back is maybe 17"...so I have to frog it (unravel the whole thing) and start over, perhaps making a size small or medium back...I'm not sure. I am pretty sure I need to make a size large front to cover the girls, since I don't know how to do short rows yet or make any shaping.

Who knows...this is where I'm at so far, so I wanted to share.