My mother was a beautiful knitter. Every year she would allocate one project to someone in the family, what would turn out to be her last project was intended for me. She never got to finish it but it was lovingly completed by the mother of a dear friend and I treasure it.
On a recent visit to see my Dad he asked if I could find a home for all her wool. My intention was to pass it on the a knitting friend but somewhere in between sorting through all that wool and trying to work out her vast number of needles I discovered 2 knitting pattern books that inspired to take up knitting. Yes, I know I don’t really need a new creative outlet and the cynical cyclist keeps reminding me that knitting is for people who sit still. This has not deterred me and between my books and YouTube I have knitted my first few squares.
I now look at knitting in a whole new light and a greater appreciation for my mother’s talents. It’s probably not surprising then that my eye has been drawn to everything knitted. I’m even working on a couple of knitting inspired digital patterns.
Maybe one day I will be proficient enough to allocate a project a year to someone I love.
In the meantime be inspired by these gorgeous knitted treasures from Etsy:
- yellow mug cozy, mustard cup cozy, coffee sleeve, coffee cozy from Kampsun knitwear and accessories
- Evesham hand knitted beige cable cushion / pillow cover 16×16″ from Lindyknits
- Gray Infinity Scarf with Crochet Flower Chunky Hand Knit from The Knotty Needle
- Designer hand knit leafy handbag purse with wooden handles in burnt orange – A Walk Among Trees – eco-fashion from Evelda’s Neverland
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