Flasback #1:
A friend recently sent me a picture. The photo is a year and a half ago, so it’s not that old, but for some reason, it felt like AGES ago. Freshly excited from my growing knitting skills, I hosted a tea party + crafting get-together at my place in the summer of ‘05.
Most girls were from my church at the time; eager to learn how to knit. I vaguely remember Cindy, Caitlyn, and I helped everyone learn how to cast-on, and then do a simple knit stitch in one session. And that’s all I can recall from that day. I don’t even remember the tea party portion of that afternoon (What did we drink? What did we eat? I hope we had nice finger foods!).
So here’s my take of what I think was happening at the moment:
It looked pretty fun (if only I can remember it)! Although by now, I’m not sure if there is enough interest level as there was back then. People have asked whether or not the “knitting craze” is over… although, in my opinion, it seems like the whole homemade/”domestic” crafts thing is making a comeback in general. If it seems like the knitting fad is fading, it’s probably transitioning to a bunch of other things - crochet, cross stitch, scrapbooking, quilting, sewing, embroidery, cooking, card-making, candle-making, it goes on and on and on.
Nevertheless, the process of teaching and passing on the tools of these crafts has not only been fun, but tremendously gratifying. Maybe another knitting party again, one of these days? =)
Flashback #2:
Anybody remember this cute little FO? It’s been a full year since I’ve knitted it up, and the parents finally snapped a picture of it in action:
Isn’t she a cutie?? And that dress looks so much better on her than on any old hanger. =)
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I hope the knitting “craze” isn’t coming to an end! I think it might just depend on the people. Even when they are excited about it when they first learn, sometimes they just don’t have the love of the craft to either keep it up or just plain want to do it. I know I have a friend who was bound and determined to learn to knit because a few of us were doing it…I tried to teach her and she put her yarn and needles away, never got them out until around last Christmas. She wanted to learn to do mittens to contribute to the church’s mitten tree…well, she made a couple mittens (not pairs I don’t think) to practice on and she said that knitting isn’t her thing…so much for her excitement. I guess, though, that she wouldn’t have known it wasn’t for her if she didn’t try. She’s a cross stitcher lover by nature though.
By Shelley on 12/14/06 6:16 pm | Permalink
That looks like a fun get-together. I certainly hope that knitting does not go out with the trends.
The little dress looks lovely on the cute chubby girl. Nice job as always.
By Rain on 12/15/06 8:46 pm | Permalink
that party looks like alot of fun.
that little girl is just so cute and chubby..i want to squeeze her! :) the dress looks awesome on her. you did a great job!
By Jen da Purse Ho on 12/15/06 9:34 pm | Permalink
Ahhhh, I remember that dress!! that was how I virtual-met you, which is another nice flashback to think of :)
I never got a photo of the dress I made on the real baby, and I think she’s probably outgrown it by now.. lucky you!
By Ayelet on 12/16/06 4:48 am | Permalink
Your knitting get together to share your knowledge is the way to go!!! Looks like a lot of fun and isn’t it uplifting to be creating something nice? For me it is. Your baby dress and baby girl are adorable. Soooo sweet. Better run, but want to wish you a Joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year!
By Maggie Ann on 12/16/06 12:24 pm | Permalink
awww a Baby!! She is a cutiepie and Yes, the dress looks better on her than on a hanger. It’s still a great FO. and I DO remember it. Isn’t it funny how such good times can fade so fast. I can’t remember any details from the first time I met my closest knitting buddy, except that we both wore our Clapotis!
I too, hope that knitting remains on the uptick. Though I’ve taken up spinning and that’s on equal footing with it. Of course! Once I’ve spun myself silly, I’ll have all these yummy yarns to knit up! Who knew!
By LaBean on 12/16/06 4:34 pm | Permalink
I think some people will get tired of knitting, but for those who truly love it it will never die. However, if it isn’t as popular that means we won’t have as many great patterns/books to choose from anymore. I feel as knitty as I did when I first started…
What a cute baby! I’m so glad the parents sent you a picture.
By *karen on 12/16/06 11:11 pm | Permalink
I love it that you have shared your skills with so many people. I started knitting about 20 years ago, and I’ve been so glad to see new people take an interest. It’s so much more fun with friends.
By Donna on 12/18/06 6:29 pm | Permalink
Oh, yes, this dress is so much sweeter on her. How cute!
By Judy on 12/19/06 11:41 am | Permalink
The dress is so cute and she is such a cutie too.
By ling on 12/20/06 4:28 pm | Permalink
It’s wonderful to see others create gifts…..rather than crowd the malls. Especially this year: mall parking madness totally blows any hope of retaining good feelings.
Goodies look yummy!
By Cynthia on 01/07/07 9:21 am | Permalink
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