Last night as I was falling asleep, I decided something...
I am a Knitter. With a capital K.
I am not just someone who knits. It has become part of who I am. It defines a part of me.
Last night, I felt myself crossing over... I received some wonderful books from my wonderful hubby for Christmas, two of which were by the Yarn Harlot herself, Stephanie Pearle-McPhee. In Knitting Rules! she explains some of the math behind knitting... in an extremely humourous, laugh-out-loud, pee-your-pants kind of way.
I understand sock construction!! I could knit a pair of socks without a pattern now! (I have yet to actually try, but I'll keep you posted on that!)
My whole life, I've watched my Nan knit... rarely with a pattern. She tried to explain how to "eye" things, how it would feel or fit just right, but I never got it. Last night though, I had a light bulb moment. I understand now how Nan never needed a pattern to know how to turn a heel or shape the toe.
I am no longer bound to the pattern, following line by line, counting exactly where I am! I have crossed over!
I AM A Knitter!
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Whoo-hoo!! Partay!
Now, all I have to do is figure out how to actually follow a pattern...Yes, quite a novice knitter here...Only on my second project!
But Jo? Wow, she's great. I'm still smiling at my mp3player cozy, taking it where ever I go, and showing it off to all my friends!
Love ya,
Mandy.
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