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February 17, 2025

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J

Knitting and crocheting are my therapy. My healthcare provider remarked while observing me knitting while waiting, that I looked calm and relaxed. He said he was going to start recommending it to others.

Years ago,we had a bit of a household catastrophe and a bunch of my yarn got all tangled in the dryer during a heat treatment.I threw it into a trash bag and put it in time out. About a year later, I decided to dig it out and got out a chunky circular knitting needle and cast on a garter squish. I broke all the rules. I cut the yarn out of the tangle. I didn't bother to weave in the ends. I didn't block it. I also skipped the i-cord edging because I didn't feel like doing it. I slip stitched the first stitch of each row instead for a consistent edge. The blanket looks like a hot mess. And I love it. With each stitch, it grew on me literally and figuratively. It has all colors, textures, and some mixed fibers. I knitted until the yarn was almost out, then I bound off.I have it on my bed and use it every night. By the time I was done with it, I felt much calmer about the situation that led to the yarn tangle.

With stressors coming from every angle, I'm so thankful for these creative arts and even more thankful that others who are walking this path are also finding some calm and peace in their creative endeavors.

And I hear you on the kids/teens and the weather, school activities, all of it! Right there with you on that too!

Vickie

From the very first, I've found knitting to be an amazing stress-reducer. For me it's like meditation and I'm grateful for the peace it has brought into my life. When I'm upset, depressed or anxious, I pickup my knitting and before long I feel so much better. Peace and Blessings.

Trudy

I don’t need to hear from you about politics. Just stick to your selling yarn. When I go to buy yarn I don’t need someone talking to me about politics

Allison

Sorry, Trudy! But this is my house and I'll talk about the things that I like. I'm saying nothing offensive or rude, I'm not hurting anyone. I'm simply sharing of myself. You can't control what I do or say, so I'll continue being me. I hope you have a good day and great knits.
Allison

SUSAN

Allison, you have written nothing that is offensive. Kindness is the best tool. I enjoy your posts and wish you and your family the best.

Anne

Allison thank you for your kindness checking in with all of us in these quickly changing and uncertain times just as you did in the pandemic. Knitting is very soothing during any stressful times. And the kindness and generosity of spirit shared by knitters always shines some hope. Also all of your wonderful and colorful options always puts a smile on my face. And I spend a lot of time looking at your shop and planning future projects.

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