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It’s not the destination

Is it the destination or the journey that’s important? A couple of years ago you could not have convinced me that I could be happy spending as much time producing eight square inches on teensy needles as producing a square foot on size 17’s. Lace knitting has taught me to enjoy the process. You have to take the time to understand the pattern to enjoy it. Hand painted yarn has only added to the pleasure. I love seeing the developing shapes in each colour.

OK, I am as crazy a knitting woman as my son thinks I am. Sweet boy of 14 saw comments on my first day of blogging and said, “How neat, you’re part of a community.” Smart boy, I thought. He proceeded to say “I can imagine all these old ladies sitting in front of their computers.” bry_and_li_smallThis from the boy who thoughtfully knitted his own contribution to the Knitter Critter knitalong. No sense arguing with a 14-year-old. Like knitting, I have to remind myself that I can enjoy the process of growing another teen in my house, and not hold my breath waiting for the hopefully successful product.

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5 responses to “It’s not the destination”

  1. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Haha don’t you just love kids!

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  2. Bryant Avatar
    Bryant

    Ahem… I AM this 14 year old boy. I would like to clarify some points. The knitting I did was on my friend’s KNITTING MACHINE and I needed to do it for service hours. The only correct thing in that submission of my mothers is that I AM a “Smart Teen” and there is NO sense in arguing with a 14 year old… I’d win the arguement.
    Sincerly
    -Bryant
    PS: I will NEVER be a “successful product” as my mother seems to think.

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  3. Rebecca Avatar
    Rebecca

    Old ladies? I just turned 30!!! I suppose that’s “old” to a 14 year old, since I’m twice his age, but…to top it off, I’m a librarian (with a master’s degree)! I also have fire engine red hair-with some white and black in it, which I have cut very short so I can’t wear my hair in a bun, as well as various tattoos and body piercings, and I have been knitting for 23 years. Hah!

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  4. Karin Avatar
    Karin

    Well, my 15 year Goth-son is knitting with scoubi-threads (plastic straw). It is an artproject for school (its going to be a bag).
    It makes me a very PROUD mum indeed.
    He is not in this room now, or else I couldn    t have posted it (obviously)
    Very old lady (45!)from Holland

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  5. kelli ann Avatar
    kelli ann

    hello from part of your community! i am not old but sometimes i do knit in front of my computer screen, which worries me somewhat. followed your link here from Thomas in Denmark – good work on the blog! where are you in B.C.?
    -kelli ann in Montreal

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