Is there anything that you really enjoy doing but never seem to find time to do it?
I find myself wandering through the knitting wool section of John Lewis again – always looking and never buying.
And there on the table is a masterpiece in production – still on bamboo needles. I pick it up, scanning the colours, enjoying the softness of the yarn, inspecting every detail. How are the ends joined . . how are the colours carried through . . what is the tension like?
This is a long-sleeved Fair Isle jumper dress in the softest of 4 ply.
“You could never do that” says the voice in my head. “You would never finish it.”
“Maybe I will finish it by Christmas.” Her gentle voice lets me know that I am holding her work. She not only knows she can do it, but she believes she can finish it.
She is petite, beautifully dressed in another hand knit garment and wearing her official Rowan badge.
We have the most delightful conversation. Me speaking about what I used to be able to do and my doubts and fears about starting again. She speaking about opportunities and possibilities.
My sisters and I wore Fair Isle berets, gloves and jumpers when we were young, knitted by my grandmother. She won championship prizes for her work.
My hands caress the soft masterpiece they are holding and my grandmother’s genes stir inside me. I hear the accusing voice changing to “Yes you can!”
“Maybe you would like to come along to the monthly group I have started – we meet next Thursday”
‘Knit and Knatter ‘– now that sounds like a great idea.
Go for it! Great to be able to enjoy knitting again – the genes ae obviously in place. I look forward to seeing something beautiful when you are ready to show.