How has the New Year begun for you, as a maker?

Here, it arrived quietly, sans fireworks, the evening spent in my knitting chair. There was no rush, no spectacle. Just wool, needles, and time.

I cast on a pair of socks for my oldest daughter’s birthday next month, and I’m happy (and a little surprised) to report that the first sock was finished and blocking within 24 hours. That may well be a personal record, especially considering they were knit on US 2 (2.75mm) needles, which hardly qualify as speedy.


What changed?

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2 responses to “🏡 The Maker’s Stash Society – Notes from the Knitting Chair, Jan. 4 – 🏡”

Hi, I’m Sherrill, The 1764 Shepherdess.
I’m a maker based in the Pacific Northwest. With a love of wool, I have hosted spinning and fiber events and now find myself writing to encourage makers to slow down, work with intention, and reconnect with the history of crafting by hand. I look forward to having you join me on this journey!

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