A Life With Actual Knitting In It

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mar402003 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:28:45 GMT

Love your article Sandi so many of us push our passions aside to do whatever comes our way in life...

I have a friend who is 86 and all she does is knit and crochet..

she tells me she is so grateful to have that passion as it keeps her going now that she is housebound due to poor eyesight she has given up her license this past year and now this year left bowling behind...

she donates bags and bags full of socks,scarves,mitts,hats,cat blankets and kiddy blankets to charities

we collect yarn for her as does our local Guild..

what a wonderful way to pass your day in the so called Golden years helping others...

good luck with the move

Mary Ann

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SusanF@26 — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:54:35 GMT

Moving or not, sometimes the knitting gets set aside. And I find myself bored, tired, whiny. Pick up the needles and the project, and I'm happy again. Yes, it is a joy to knit. NOT busy work, but mind clearing and heart calming. It feeds my soul.

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AnneB — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:45:17 GMT

I just took a week vacation, which I spent cleaning out my new work room (our son's old room). Still have shelves to put up and stash to organize - with or without cat - an open box is an invitation to explore. I found that I needed to take knitting breaks, just to remind myself why I was spending my vacation cleaning! I have the first sock of my own design almost done.

So, Sandy, remember to take some knitting breaks while unpacking! God Luck!

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PAMH — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:01:24 GMT

I can't believe it took me this long to find your blog. Good grief! Now that I've caught up with you, Sandi, I realize how much I enjoy your writing style, your insight, your knit-savvy wisdom, and your cat sensibility. Good knitting to you!

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Craftyam — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:56:26 GMT

I've missed you on the daily page. Its not the same without you there. She is ok, but your spice is gone. I'll be checking on your blog to inspiration. Amber

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delmar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:16:31 GMT

I have just moved the last boxes and "stuff" out of my house that was sold. I did not knit for ten days and I realized that I felt deprived and more tired because I had not been knitting AT ALL. Keep knitting and sharing your blog with us. I miss your daily posts.

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September_sky — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:23:59 GMT

I have a toddler and another baby due in about 6 weeks, and I've been finding I have no energy for so many of the things I "should" be doing (like getting the nursery all set up... or doing dishes). Yet more than anything else, I find I'm craving knitting... even on nights where I the idea of running a bath seems like too much work and I worry I'd just fall asleep in the tub, I find the drive to knit... most of the stuff I am working on is small and simple - stockinette baby sweaters, hats and mittens to put aside for Christmas - but it makes me feel I am acheiving something even when I don't have the energy to get off the couch. I've been feeling like I really should be doing something with my free time other than knitting, but reading your post I think maybe knitting is exactly what I should be doing. RIght now, knitting may sometimes feel like a guilty indulgence when I really should be making something more balanced for my son's dinner than boxed mac and cheese, but it's also keeping me sane (and believe me, there are lots of hormones conspiring against my sanity right now!). Thank you, Sandi, for the support. :-)

P.S. Recently taught a neighbour to knit. Was thrilled when she showed up at the block party, saw me, and said "Oh good! I brought my knitting, just wanted to ask you about something..." Yay, another addict... err, convert.

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Karen@5 — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:59:59 GMT

Good luck with your move Sandi ! You are so right about knitting-a woman came up to me as I was working on a toe up sock while waiting for my son at soccer and said "Oh you have "busy work"-I bristled at her comment and basically said it was far from it-a respite from my 60 hrs a week at work, taking care of my family and home and nourishment for my creative spirit and beautiful socks to wear at the end!. Working those small stitches on size 0 needles kept me calm !

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Sheryl — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:34:53 GMT

Sandi, best of luck with your move.

I can't tell you how timely this was as I just found out three days ago that we will be moving for certain. The boxes are here, the tape gun is reeling out it's clear, plasticky stickiness, the acrid aroma of Sharpies fill the air, and my knitting has taken a back seat. No more. I will find time, if only to add a few rows here and there, to do that which gives me joy.

Thank you so much.

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staceyfish — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:57:50 GMT

I just went through a move too and the knitting went all but neglected for weeks. WEEKS. I found that when I was finally able to get back to the needles, I was bursting with inspiration and a renewed sense of appreciation and excitement for the craft. Knitting is good for your mind, your soul, and your body, but sometimes a break is good too :)

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ALA — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:54:38 GMT

Love the kitty-in-a-box photo. Good for you for making your creative time a priority!

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LisaL@57 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:04:00 GMT

That is the most neat and organzied moving picture that I have ever seen! Good luck with the total move.

Whoop! Whoop!

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JasminC@2 — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:55:22 GMT

Moving is so AWFUL. The way I got through it was to set a timer, and declare fifteen-thirty minutes of knitting time for every couple of boxes I packed.

Whoop-whooop!

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Michèle G — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:13:42 GMT

Good luck with the move Sandi. I hope everything goes smoothly. And yes, keep on knitting.