despite all of my crafting talents, i have yet to really master the art of knitting.
i learned crochet when i was a very young girl. my fathers mother taught me in an attempt to keep my busy little mind and body still in her house full of collectibles and knick knacks. at least i am pretty sure thats why she had me chain the first row of crochet i ever did. it wasnt long before we both grew fond of our time to sit together and chat while we crochet side by side. i was always told that i have an old soul. i have always preferred the company of those who can carry on a conversation with me... ;) anyhow, i practiced and practiced and practiced my crochet work. i did it at school, at home, at church, in the car, in the store, you get it. i got so good that i could make a granny square with my eyes closed in under a minute! (4th grade, boo ya) yep, i rocked at cats cradle too.
but i never learned to knit.
i met an old friend the other day. she taught me how to knit within a few moments. it was kinda magical, actually. she said she comes from a family tradition of crafting and knitting. she is truly gifted at knitting. her gift extends to teaching, and i was amazed that i was knitting before i even completely understood how. some people have a true gift of teaching, and it is so neat to learn from them! i went out and got some bamboo needles and chunky yarn and i've been practicing my knitting a little every day. its AWESOME how funny a lot of my projects look the first time i try them. i am making adam some socks right now, and the difference between the shape of the first sock to the second is laughable. LOL. oh well, i think i am in a learning phase of life right now anyways. i like comparing the first "rough draft" project to the second or third one. i love evidence of my progress!
since i am not buying any clothing for 2 months, only using or refashioning fabrics that i currently own, i really have to figure this domestication stuff out! adam needs some socks right now and i asked him to let me try to make them before he goes and buys them... no pressure or anything. well, you already know how those socks are going... but you better believe i am gonna keep knitting!
i hope that somehow after this project i will be able to feel more empowered and prepared for the unexpected. i cant help but wonder what it would be like to be in haiti right now? my heart and soul go out to those people in need. how can you be prepared for a disaster like that?
love,
lynsie
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You are such a talented seamstress though!
Lyns you gotta check out this tutorial. I thought it was really cute and perfect for your pledge.
http://tearosehome.blogspot.com/2010/01/tutorialruffle-shirt.html
P.S. Check out this blog
http://knockoffwood.blogspot.com/
I think we should become carpenter's together.
I love that you are learning all of these great skills. i have always wanted to learn how to knit and crochet! will you fly out to Connecticut and teach me? ;) and yes, it is heartbreaking to think of haiti starting over again. to think of the time that it will take to build a new is really difficult to think about. at times like that, it doesn't matter how much money you have, or social status. it doesn't matter if you live in a small apartment or a mansion. all of a sudden you are all equal. . .all equally suffering. but also equally eager to help one another.
i need you to teach me!!!
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