I actually managed to finish a knitting project (its been years and years... in college I think I managed a scarf and three mittens). It's a little knit case for my laptop with a button flap. I used TLC Worsted Weight 5978 Country Club yarn on 8 US needles. Here's a photo (with my laptop snuggly inside).
Not exactly as I hoped it turned out, but I'm just excited to actually have completed something! Now I have to figure out what to make next so I can bring some work to tomorrow's knitting group!