Knitting for Beginners

I have started my first knitting project. Its a simple cream and pink colored muffler. I started it yesterday and I think I am going to finish knitting by Thursday. Its been years since I knitted. I learned knitting and purling when I was a kid, and that's all I know. That's why I have started with basic stockinette stitch. I am searching some simple patterns for scarves and purses too.
The knitting has left me with back ache. I wonder how my aunt manages. She is an avid knitter. She has been knitting sweaters for as long as I remember. She is very good in devising different patterns and designs.
I will post a picture of my knitting project tomorrow.