Knitting

Casting on with new yarn is not a chore,
it’s satisfying to start a new ball once more.

Colour, ply and texture always play their part,
involving deep thought and searching the heart.

The style is important, I must like it too
for my hands to make the perfect gift for you.

My fingers are not as nimble as they used to be;
looping and slipping rainbows is therapy for me.

Kim M. Russell, 15th January 2025

Just some of the hats I knitted during December.

This week at What’s Going On? Sumana tells us that she stumbled upon the poem ‘Gate A-4’ by Naomi Shihab Nye, which inspired this week’s topic: ‘homemade’.

She says that the word homemade radiates warmth and love just like the poem, and gives us examples of homemade things. However, she also reminds us that some homemade things might not be acceptable, and I know that there are some people who love homemade gifts and others who prefer shop-bought.

I spent the whole of December knitting hats to raise money for charity, and I gave most of them to friends and relations. I really love hand-knitted items.

A short poem from me, and next week I will be away visiting my daughter and grandsons.

26 thoughts on “Knitting”

  3. Aww Kim. Each hat of yours is an art work. I used to knit too and though I was never original, I agree with your first two lines totally:

    ‘Casting on with new yarn is not a chore,
    it’s satisfying to start a new ball once more.’ A delight to read.

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  4. “The style is important, I must like it too
    for my hands to make the perfect gift for you.”

    I have to like the things I make, too (poems, of course). I learned to knit, but never persisted with it. Today it would be physical therapy for me, too.

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  6. Wow, I am so impressed with your knitting. Such beautiful hats. Ten hats, so one every three days or so. What lucky recipients. It is wonderful that you find knitting so satisfying. I learned to make slippers once, but never pursued anything else. I am sure it is good therapy! Enjoy your daughter and grandsons, and hope to see you when you return.

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  10. Very impressed with those lovely hats. I can knit plain and purl… that’s it. I made a huge rug once out of squares and now I am wondering where it is:) Enjoy your break !

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