it took me *FORTY YEARS* to learn how to do the purl stitch.

Is that sufficiently cack-handed?

Nine rows to go - if I counted right.

And if that doesn't mollify you - I have witnesses who are willing to swear to the truth that I frequently find it difficult or impossible to count to two. ('struth! I have demonstrated this lack of arithmatic ability in public performance)

Being unable to remember my name is my own fault.

Owain Cramp - the pre-minstrel