Comments on: More than a Ball of Yarn

By: Susan Fisher

Susan Fisher — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:15:46 +0000

Mary, I remember my mom teaching me to knit and crochet also. But somehow, that art didn’t get passed down to my daughter. She is now a young wife, but maybe, next time she’s here, we’ll get out some yarn and knitting needles….

By: Sheepish

Sheepish — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:32:18 +0000

I have knitted for 33 years now–seriously for 20–and I’m only 40! It’s so wonderful that these arts have returned with such an impact. Knitting is so relaxing (although my husband has a hard time believing this when I’m muttering and “unknitting” several rows). A woman at my church recently said how wonderful she thought it is that I take my craft with me to so many activities. And, in spite of my dear hubby saying “Can’t you just BUY socks for like, $5?”, I enjoy it so much and know that the recipient is getting something special, from me, with love and care in every stitch. When I’m knitting for my kids, it’s a great encouragement to focus on just one of them at a time and pray for their special prayer needs.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:23:36 +0000

Hey Mary, yarn isn’t just back, it’s HUGE. A friend got me back into knitting after a 20-year absence and I discovered a whole culture out there. The internet is bringing back handmade in a big way (just look at etsy.com) and knitting is in the vanguard. So your next step is to join ravelry.com and start drooling… I could spend hours looking at hand-dyed hanks and ridiculously complicated lace patterns I may never master.

The beauty of it all is that you can now be a seriously important businesswoman AND knitter, or just leave the office behind and turn your knitting skills into a business. It’s a wonderful trend that honors our God-given skills and puts the slow crafting of beauty ahead of mindless consumption. Keep crocheting!

By: e-Mom

e-Mom — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:04:59 +0000

Loved this post! About a year ago I had a similar epiphany. My 13-year old niece asked me to teach her to knit… it’s becoming popular among her friends. I agree. As women, we’ve lost so much.

Nostalgic Baby Bomer,

e-Mom @ Chrysalis

By: Jody

Jody — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:20:36 +0000

This is a great post Mary, I love the part about being deceived by an elaborate yarn. So true. I have three daughters who someday want to be wives and mothers and I pray I’ve been the godly model, although imperfect. Love this web site.