Knitta, puhleeeze!

Man, today was good. I got to teach my friend Amy how to knit.

She's got no previous yarn experience, so she was a clean slate and so excited about it. I let her knit a few rows to get her 'on the sticks', then put her on circulars to make a baby hat so she can play around with decreases and double-points.

Good times.

She's beside herself with excitement. I miss that so much. I miss teaching knitting. I miss Unwind. I miss giving someone a gift that changes their lives rather than just bagging their groceries.

Sigh.

I will have to look for more opportunities to do this. Yarn is plentiful here on South Whidbey, but knitters are not a visible group.

I miss teaching kids, especially.

There's a fire in my woodstove today, cider in the pot, and celtic music filling the rooms with the sweet and sad tunes of fall.

Hope your day offers something to treasure...