The voice of a knitter! That is what you are Kavitha! Everything you have said in this post resonates with my knitting experience. Knitting is certainly a grounding device that we all need from time to time when life gets rocky. It can also be a tough teacher. Making you go back and start over from time to time. Your mentioning the connection between the making of a garment and your memories of your life at that time, is also my experience. As to how to answer someone's questions about when you started knitting and how long does it take to make a sweater? I usually say I taught myself as a kid from a dime store book. They may say, 'What's a dime store?' lol ... As to how long does it take? Knitting is something that I pick-up in my spare time and that varies a lot. But I try to encourage anyone who is thinking about learning to knit and sometimes offer to let them knit a few stitches to see how easy it is!
Aw, thank you Sandy. That's a beautiful compliment. I love it when you share the glimpses of your knitting life. What captured my heart today is offering someone to knit a few stitches from your project! That sounds lovely to me. I'll look up what's a dime store. :) Sounds like the dad of dollar store to me.
Yes, dime stores were full of things you could buy for 5 or 10 cents. Lots of fabric and notions for sewing and many, many other things. And of course lots of penny candy! :-)
Agree so much with your post - it is fabric making , it can be frustrating, it can bring so much joy and yes - it’s the process that’s important perhaps the end result less so ( but that does not mean we aren’t seeking the best result ). So good to be amongst people who understand these things 😊👍 🧶
I’ve been knitting for about 40 years, which is hard for me to believe, but I’ll be 60 next month (which is even harder to believe!), and I started when I was around 20. I have no idea how long it takes me to make anything. I’m not good with time (ADHD/autism), so it could be 2 months, could be 8 months, it all feels the same.
The voice of a knitter! That is what you are Kavitha! Everything you have said in this post resonates with my knitting experience. Knitting is certainly a grounding device that we all need from time to time when life gets rocky. It can also be a tough teacher. Making you go back and start over from time to time. Your mentioning the connection between the making of a garment and your memories of your life at that time, is also my experience. As to how to answer someone's questions about when you started knitting and how long does it take to make a sweater? I usually say I taught myself as a kid from a dime store book. They may say, 'What's a dime store?' lol ... As to how long does it take? Knitting is something that I pick-up in my spare time and that varies a lot. But I try to encourage anyone who is thinking about learning to knit and sometimes offer to let them knit a few stitches to see how easy it is!
Aw, thank you Sandy. That's a beautiful compliment. I love it when you share the glimpses of your knitting life. What captured my heart today is offering someone to knit a few stitches from your project! That sounds lovely to me. I'll look up what's a dime store. :) Sounds like the dad of dollar store to me.
Yes, dime stores were full of things you could buy for 5 or 10 cents. Lots of fabric and notions for sewing and many, many other things. And of course lots of penny candy! :-)
Omg!! Notions and candy in one shop!? All of this sounds so delightful! Daiso Japan comes close I think, these days.
Agree so much with your post - it is fabric making , it can be frustrating, it can bring so much joy and yes - it’s the process that’s important perhaps the end result less so ( but that does not mean we aren’t seeking the best result ). So good to be amongst people who understand these things 😊👍 🧶
Oh, I love what you said - process is important, but that does not mean we aren’t seeking the best result.
Knitting brings me such joy! Highlighted recently as I’m recovering from surgery and noted my upward progress by, “I’m able to knit again!” 💖
Love your musings on this subject!
Oh Alexa! I am glad to hear you're on the mend and reached the "able to knit again" stage. Loads of hugs and wishes for a speedy recovery.
I AGREE, AND DO GO THROUGH ALL THAT YOU SHARED.
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I’ve been knitting for about 40 years, which is hard for me to believe, but I’ll be 60 next month (which is even harder to believe!), and I started when I was around 20. I have no idea how long it takes me to make anything. I’m not good with time (ADHD/autism), so it could be 2 months, could be 8 months, it all feels the same.
Thank you for sharing about your knitting with us. You had me at "could be 2 months, could be 8 months, it all feels the same".
I might totally borrow that sometime. :)