Casting on!

So I am a new knitter. I have done several scarves, but never progressed out of the scarf zone.
Last night I went to a local "Stitch and Bitch" meetup and got some magnificent help from a group of awesome women who helped me get started on my first highly ambitious project!
Ok, you may not think that some fingerless mitts are ambitious, but seeing as I have completed only scarves.... this is truly terrifying.
I hit a bunch of snags right away (of course) but after some great guidance last night and some major rescues today, I think I am well on my way. I will post as this progresses.

I also finished another scarf today and have another scarf cast on. I bought TONS of yarn last year when I wanted to learn to knit, and it's been collecting dust in a wicker basket since then. I am trying to use up all of this yard (most of which I threw out the labels for and really had no plan of action as to what I would do with them)

I have since learned the following.

Always save my labels.
Don't buy yarn unless I have a project in mind.
One size needle most definitely does not fit all.
Not all needles are made alike.
Buy enough yarn to actually finish your project.

Wish me luck!