I do know what you mean, Therese, but I knit on because I realise I may develop an issue which means I have to stop or really slow down. I may have too many shawls for now, but not for life. Arthritic hands run in the family.
But knitting for other people, people I love, is also good.
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On 3 Jul 2020, at 00:18, Therese Shere <
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Yesterday I finally opened up the plastic bin where I'd tucked away most of my handknits in the aftermath of the February 2019 flood. I've had only those few (well, 8-10) things that I actually wear and use frequently accessible since then. I put them away in the
glass-fronted china cabinet where I store most of my knits - they almost all fit there on four shelves, so it's not like I have *that* many. I was looking forward to doing this - but the feeling I got was, not enjoyment at seeing and handling things again, but "lord, I have way too many shawls, hats, and sweaters." And it bummed me out.
Anybody else been there? I'm feeling really saddled with too many finished items, as well as WAY too much nice yarn. Saddest of all, it makes me realize that continuing to knit a lot is kind of ridiculous. Shawls? I've got 20+. Sweaters? Don't really need any. Socks are ok, they wear out fast. Yes, I do enjoy knitting for other people (socks, hats, the occasional sweater) but there are only so many people in my life who really appreciate those gifts.?
Not sure there's an answer for this psychic dilemma, but thanks for listening :-)
--Therese
Th¨¦r¨¨se Shere
Freelance indexing & digital information design
