Thank you Fi, for your wonderful letter. I LOVE sharing these letters so much, it’s a joy to explore and experience other’s love of different types of creativity ✨💛
I love this line from the article: 'The threads of creativity never truly break; they simply wait to be picked up again.' It's a beautiful reminder that our creative spirit is always with us, even when it seems dormant. It's a call to embrace our creativity, no matter how long it's been since we last indulged it.
Thank you so much Alexander. Your comments are always so thoughtful and always appreciated. I’m glad that line resonated with you. It’s comforting to remember that creativity is always there, patiently waiting for us to return to it, isn’t it? I hope it inspires you to keep embracing your own creative spirit 💛✨
On my very long list of 'things to do during half-term' somewhere, nestled in-between the never ending strimming and mowing (hopefully the last for this year but I'm not holding my breath) is knit two pairs of gloves to replace those lost last winter...
I am a winter knitter, it is too hot here (usually - this year was an exception) to knit during the summer months so I gather projects to keep me busy through those that warrant more warmth... knitting is a warm pastime which I relish in this draft old farmhouse! So watch this space, maybe I'll take some pics!
I loved this Fi "I remember being small and sitting next to her on the settee, feeling the nudge of her elbow and hearing the click of the needles through the (original) Poldark..." heavens that brought back memories! My much missed mum was an avid knitter, shed have knitted our knickers if we'd let her! She taught all three of her girls to knit too and all three of us still do... although nothing Ive ever created is as gorgeous as your blankets. But of course, now I want to try!
Thank you to you both for such a wonderfully inspiring post! 💛🧶xx
I don't think anyone wants knitted knickers however much love goes into the stitching 🤣. I find it too warm here in the UK for summer knitting so the same, I tend to start up again in September, when the leaves start to turn 🍂
Knitting is definitely for warm cosy autumn and winter nights, I feel!! Knitted socks and knitted gloves are on my creative bucket list - I've knitted gloves before, but never socks... and need to invest in some needles and also find a pattern that's novice-proof! Happy winter knitting Susie 🧶
I’ve always wanted to knit socks too… maybe this winter (after urgent gloves) I’ll try but Emily, that Solstice blancket… that is what I’d like to make!! I fell in love 😻 x
Lovely guest letter. I love the detail . I have thought about learning to knit for exactly the reasons you describe but until I read this I had no idea that’s how it is.
My sister and niece started knitting after mum taught her and she has just passed away. Knitting seems to be part of mum’s legacy so I have every reason to learn
Thank you for sharing this, it sounds like knitting would be such a beautiful way to carry on a piece of your mum’s legacy. There’s something so special about learning a craft that connects generations, especially when it’s woven with memories and love. I hope that, if you do take it up, it brings you comfort and joy, and a little closeness to her too. Sending warm thoughts your way as you consider this new creative journey. 🧶💫
Much like Fi, as a child of the seventies I was taught to knit (by my Granny, not my mother who is not a knitter). I too picked up my needles many years later when expecting my first baby. I knitted various items for my precious little ones but have put my needles aside recently other than an attempt at sock knitting which leaves me still with just one sock….. Time to get going again perhaps! x
Knitting myself some fluffy socks is on my creative bucket list!! I don’t know if I’ll manage it for this winter though. I don’t actually have a pattern, or needles, and not even sure I have the right yarn for the job…. But it’s on the list 🤣⭐️
What a beautiful way to describe rediscovering knitting and the way it was/is a springboard for other creative pursuits. When Fi said: "I love the way a piece of knitting can be picked up and put down, worked on in tiny pockets of time and almost anywhere." I immediately thought: "Yes! That's one of the beauties of crochet for me." It's nice to know I'm not alone in this.
Yesterday I knit ONE round on a jumper sleeve while waiting for the kettle to boil, that was it for my day's knitting 😄. Some might think 'why bother if you can't do a huge chunk of it", but I've found this approach has really helped me to understand that progress, however slow it is, is still progress!
Yes! Yes! Any tiny step of progress is still progress. So, so true. One stitch made, is one stitch closer to the finished project. After a while you start to trust the process. It's a nice feeling.
I LOVE this. I can just hear the clicking of knitting needles as I read. 😊. Particularly like the solstice blanket Fi. Funny to hear how the Scandinavian shows influenced your knitting. Being part Swedish I would love to bring some Scandi style into my life but don't have the knitting skills.
Thanks for this Emily and for always celebrating other creatives such as your wonderful self. 💛
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The blankets are so beautiful aren’t they!? I love how inspiration can come from unexpected places. I always appreciate your kind words and your support for this creative adventure Jo 💛✨
Thank you Emily for your beautiful introduction and summing up of my words here - you captured it exactly. I do hope you'll knit those fluffy socks.
Thank you Fi, for your wonderful letter. I LOVE sharing these letters so much, it’s a joy to explore and experience other’s love of different types of creativity ✨💛
I love this line from the article: 'The threads of creativity never truly break; they simply wait to be picked up again.' It's a beautiful reminder that our creative spirit is always with us, even when it seems dormant. It's a call to embrace our creativity, no matter how long it's been since we last indulged it.
Thank you so much Alexander. Your comments are always so thoughtful and always appreciated. I’m glad that line resonated with you. It’s comforting to remember that creativity is always there, patiently waiting for us to return to it, isn’t it? I hope it inspires you to keep embracing your own creative spirit 💛✨
On my very long list of 'things to do during half-term' somewhere, nestled in-between the never ending strimming and mowing (hopefully the last for this year but I'm not holding my breath) is knit two pairs of gloves to replace those lost last winter...
I am a winter knitter, it is too hot here (usually - this year was an exception) to knit during the summer months so I gather projects to keep me busy through those that warrant more warmth... knitting is a warm pastime which I relish in this draft old farmhouse! So watch this space, maybe I'll take some pics!
I loved this Fi "I remember being small and sitting next to her on the settee, feeling the nudge of her elbow and hearing the click of the needles through the (original) Poldark..." heavens that brought back memories! My much missed mum was an avid knitter, shed have knitted our knickers if we'd let her! She taught all three of her girls to knit too and all three of us still do... although nothing Ive ever created is as gorgeous as your blankets. But of course, now I want to try!
Thank you to you both for such a wonderfully inspiring post! 💛🧶xx
I don't think anyone wants knitted knickers however much love goes into the stitching 🤣. I find it too warm here in the UK for summer knitting so the same, I tend to start up again in September, when the leaves start to turn 🍂
Knitting is definitely for warm cosy autumn and winter nights, I feel!! Knitted socks and knitted gloves are on my creative bucket list - I've knitted gloves before, but never socks... and need to invest in some needles and also find a pattern that's novice-proof! Happy winter knitting Susie 🧶
I’ve always wanted to knit socks too… maybe this winter (after urgent gloves) I’ll try but Emily, that Solstice blancket… that is what I’d like to make!! I fell in love 😻 x
It is gorgeous isn’t it!! ✨💛
Stunning! I absolutely loved them both💫
Lovely guest letter. I love the detail . I have thought about learning to knit for exactly the reasons you describe but until I read this I had no idea that’s how it is.
My sister and niece started knitting after mum taught her and she has just passed away. Knitting seems to be part of mum’s legacy so I have every reason to learn
Thank you for sharing this, it sounds like knitting would be such a beautiful way to carry on a piece of your mum’s legacy. There’s something so special about learning a craft that connects generations, especially when it’s woven with memories and love. I hope that, if you do take it up, it brings you comfort and joy, and a little closeness to her too. Sending warm thoughts your way as you consider this new creative journey. 🧶💫
Thanks Emily, yes weaving memories, love and family tradition all in one
Much like Fi, as a child of the seventies I was taught to knit (by my Granny, not my mother who is not a knitter). I too picked up my needles many years later when expecting my first baby. I knitted various items for my precious little ones but have put my needles aside recently other than an attempt at sock knitting which leaves me still with just one sock….. Time to get going again perhaps! x
Oh do... especially if you're a sock short! 😊
The one sock and accompanying wool etc are sitting right by the sofa…… no excuse! x
Knitting myself some fluffy socks is on my creative bucket list!! I don’t know if I’ll manage it for this winter though. I don’t actually have a pattern, or needles, and not even sure I have the right yarn for the job…. But it’s on the list 🤣⭐️
All I can say it definitely have a go, but perhaps without any time pressure! Xx
What a beautiful way to describe rediscovering knitting and the way it was/is a springboard for other creative pursuits. When Fi said: "I love the way a piece of knitting can be picked up and put down, worked on in tiny pockets of time and almost anywhere." I immediately thought: "Yes! That's one of the beauties of crochet for me." It's nice to know I'm not alone in this.
Yesterday I knit ONE round on a jumper sleeve while waiting for the kettle to boil, that was it for my day's knitting 😄. Some might think 'why bother if you can't do a huge chunk of it", but I've found this approach has really helped me to understand that progress, however slow it is, is still progress!
Yes! Yes! Any tiny step of progress is still progress. So, so true. One stitch made, is one stitch closer to the finished project. After a while you start to trust the process. It's a nice feeling.
Thanks so much Klamo. I thought this might resonate with you! 💛🧶
😁🧶 You already know me so well. So nice.
I LOVE this. I can just hear the clicking of knitting needles as I read. 😊. Particularly like the solstice blanket Fi. Funny to hear how the Scandinavian shows influenced your knitting. Being part Swedish I would love to bring some Scandi style into my life but don't have the knitting skills.
Thanks for this Emily and for always celebrating other creatives such as your wonderful self. 💛
Thank you Jo!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment. The blankets are so beautiful aren’t they!? I love how inspiration can come from unexpected places. I always appreciate your kind words and your support for this creative adventure Jo 💛✨