Knitting Matters
It's been a tough week to blog ~ between so many personal events happening in my life and the recent events in Boston, my mind has been a bit scattered, and frankly, I have felt a little funny writing about knitting as much as I love it. But then, the other night, I realized that I hadn't picked up my knitting ... at all! I was busy at work and then busy at home and before I knew it, I was tucking myself into bed ready to go to sleep when it struck me that I hadn't knit one stitch, let alone one row.
So, yesterday, I picked up some new needles and a skein of self-striping yarn that that I got over the weekend and cast on for a pair of toe-up socks. The yarn was gifted to me by my lovely sister Esther and it's basically the perfect sock yarn. And the needles ... I'll be doing a little review on those soon. Seeing the cheerful colored stripes develop on this pair of baby socks made me smile and calmed my mind.
Yes, knitting matters and I really shouldn't go a day without some!
We all find hope in different things. Rainbow striped sock yarn doesn't seem like a stretch to me :)
ReplyDeleteMade me smile. Happy and fun yarn.
ReplyDeleteI have also felt too overwhelmed with personal things- caring for my grandparents while one of them was in the hospital- to get any knitting done for a few days. But today she's home and I checked on her to see she's feeling great and I picked up my project with such relief. It really is a stress relief. I think that's why I've knit so much this year. I hope all is well with you and I'm glad you have the wisdom to nurture yourself with something you love.
ReplyDeleteI understand. Knitting is like exercise for me now. It's part of the lifestyle, the decompression, the "creative" meditation. Like you said, sometimes you don't need much. A little goes a long way.
ReplyDeleteI hear you. Things have been similar here too. I'm glad that little ball of rainbow joy has given you a much-needed pick-me-up.
ReplyDeleteIt's good therapy. Your socks are looking pretty. Take care X
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see what that skein of "color" can become!! It looks so sweet...keep smiling...xoxo
ReplyDeleteI know that feeling, I have barely knit this week also.
ReplyDeleteThe events in Boston affected me as well. It was a really shocking thing that happened and I hope that all those injured are healing. I like the beginning of your sock, so colorful!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Hi great reading your poost
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