Reflecting on my creative process

I've spent some time reflecting on my creative process in regards to my knitting this week.  I've decided that I'm going to stop worrying about creating a big project for now (my coveted scar) and focus on improving my skill.  I keep knitting rows, finding holes, and unraveling everything so I can start over.  I know when I do finally get going with a "final product" I will want it to be perfect.  If not perfect, at least free of gaping holes and including a variety of stitches.;  I've recently learned that the "pearl" stitch looks very different from the "knit" stitch, and that the two can be alternated to create an interesting checker board pattern.  I imagine different people would attack this task in different ways.  My first thought was that I would just keep going, not worrying about little mistakes, until I finished a scarf.  However, I now appreciate the work involved in this and feel like if I'm going to spend so much time on something I want it to be just right!  In the mean time, I'll keep on practicing.