What Has Knitting Done for You Lately?

Dear Knitters,

I got the sweetest note and the best text a few days ago and I just have to share. Here's a little background on the note:

I designed a simple little cowl pattern several weeks ago and sent it out to 2 test knitters.  I plan to share the pattern for the Tiny Dot Cowl here at Southern Chicks with Pointy Sticks for free, but I want it to be accurate so that you, sweet knitters, have only joy in your FO, and my hope is the test knitters will find any mistakes first.  

The Sweetest Note

"Actually made it for my friend who's sister had just been told to contact a cancer doctor regarding her breast.  It was a bit of a prayer knitting project.  Well, as the grace of God; her sister's doctor shared with her that it was not anything to be concerned [with].  And my friend absolutely loves her wonderful warm and special cowl."

                                                    

Val and her Tiny Dot Cowl

 The Best Text

I've given away tons of knitted stuff: washcloths, socks, scarves, hats, pumpkins.  So much so that I can't remember every one I've gifted with knitting or what I gave them.  

"I don't know if you recognize it, but you gave me this scarf years ago.  It helped keep me toasty warm through Texas Snowmageddon 2021.  I've had that thing wrapped around my neck, shoulders, head and used it as a mask when the fire department came to help turn off the water.  Very versatile and super warm.  Thank you so much for my scarf!!!

I actually don't recognize the scarf, but I do vaguely remember knitting a scarf for my niece Christie (who lives in Texas, said I could use her name, show her picture, and that she loves me very much!) Well that just made my day! 

How can something as simple as two sticks and a string bring compassion, kindness, warmth, togetherness, love?  .  

Knitting does a lot for us.  It gives us a creative outlet that satisfies us and brings happiness to others. Knitting gives us a sense of community, whether it's with a group of other makers or the community we share with all those who have knitted down through the ages. It brings us a sense of accomplishment, a goal to achieve, a peaceful pastime.  Knitting does all of this for us.  All we have to do is pick up those two sticks and a string.

💗A special thanks to Val and Christie:

Val, thanks for your generosity in sharing your time and knitting the Tiny Dot Cowl, and for sending me pictures and feedback. 

Christie, thank you for wearing something I knit for you and for sharing your picture and story.  I'm so glad your scarf is useful and warm, and I'm so glad you survived Snowmageddon 2021.