The yarn has arrived and everyone has chosen their thread (with a few extra for any newcomers). One of the women took responsibility for casting on, and the knitting has begun.
Everyone was very excited and already we have all taken a turn. I think it is the most riotous gathering we've had yet. Apart from the initial excitement we have been playing 'musical chairs.... its much easier to knit the blanket if you are sitting alone on the sofa so we took it in turns to occupy the best seat in the room.
We now have about 8 rows completed, but it will be a while before we do any more. Church leaders have organised the ecumenical Lent Study to fit with our meeting times and the women have decided to join with them for the next 5 weeks. I feel a little sad but am interested to see what happens.
2 comments:
why are you using such large needles?
Firstly because its called extreme knitting.
Secondly... it would take forever if we use tiny ones!! :-)
Seriously, the women were inspired by the larger than life nature of the rug I was making with these giant needles. Using them we are discovering that our ordinary skills can produce extraordinary results. Its a parable of what happens when you let God get hold of your life.
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