Knitting and Spinning Philosophy
Not really sure when I learned to knit, but unlike most people, who learn from a relative or friend, or maybe take a class, I taught myself to knit. After a lot of trial and error, (did I say months that turned into years?) I somehow managed to finally “get it”. Whew! – you know that was more than a relief and I was walking on the ceiling. So, yes, you can say it’s a passion of mine.
And just when I thought I was sailing smooth, I decided to take up spinning. I’m still not sure why I took that route. Maybe I have some kind of self-sufficiency obsession or maybe it’s a driving need to one-up myself. Sure I thought it was a perfect match for my other acquired skill, but I didn’t want to knit with inferior crap. I wanted nice yarn – you know, that soft wool/silk-blend stuff with the bright colors and incredible hues. I originally took an 8 week class, and learned how to make beautiful yarn that I could never afford to buy. And the process of making it is so calming, so meditative.
I wonder if people had knitted or crocheted or had other creative outlets earlier in life and continued it as a lifelong pursuit, would they have developed patience, anger-management, and other social skills at a younger age? Well, it’s never too late to learn. Anyway, take a spin around my site and you’re likely to find all kind of paraphernalia. It’s another outlet I have, so keep coming back. You know I’m going to be adding more…