Well ive decided to stick with what ive got and learn from the experience!

Don't know why, but I did a google search for "knitting game" tonight and found the following:
http://www.gamesgames.com/game61666.html

Thanks to all for your comments- It's important to have the appreciation of fellow knitters.
I'm going to start making my second pair of socks soon. I'm experimenting with different stitch patterns. I want to try a simple cable. I'm using fingering yarn and 2mm (US 0) needles.