Knitting and Not Knitting

For those who know me, many are aware I have become Obsessed with knitting. After finding that this little positive addiction is shared by many in this world, I can now come out of the knitting closet and I often take a few minutes to knit a row or two when I'm waiting or stressed. (Yes, I have taken much from Stephanie Pearl-McPhee books and she's empowered me! Many thanks!)

Like so many others, my family wonder why I love it, with the evidence of frustrated groans and blue language that tends to accompany some of my work. They also wonder when they see sites like this -

...or stop seeing projects like this...

But it seems more productive when they see useful finished projects like this -

Already, this nice cozy shawl had kept me warm when the air conditioner gets too brisk at my desk.

In the past I've made loads of great things - there's the winter hood/scarf I made for my sis-in-law and then one for myself, the boot socks for the hubby and daughter, the warm around the house socks I made for myself. With my new-found obsession, I'm teaching myself to make a sweater, which will, if it turns out, keep some newborn warm.

So, what has all this taught me, other than I can be totally frustrated and enamored at the same time (much like being a wife and a mother!)? It's given me a sense of creation and an outlet for my artistic side, which isn't always satisfied with other interests. I've already begun making friends I wouldn't have otherwise. I've even made myself a Twitter account (though sometimes I don't think I really have the hang of tweeting!). If anything, it's broadened me and given me a sense of community outside the cherished ones to which I already belong.

So for now, I hope everyone is well, and yes, once again I'm aiming at blogging more often! Until I write again (soon!), I hope this finds you blessed.

txdonna