For several weeks my Gracie has been begging to be taught how to knit. Finally, last night, I sat down with her and began the process of teaching.
Through, around, over and off.
She was determined. She’d sit there and not complain. Though dropped stitches, added loops, and more. She persevered.
Then, today, less then 12 hours after learning she presented me with this scarf.
And promptly asked for more yarn.
I love that creating occupied her time. Not video games, or television — but using her hands to make, to create. She told me – mom, I love to knit, it’s so relaxing. It’s ironic how the simplest tasks can bring the greatest joy.
I wish I had sat down with her weeks ago. Despite that, I am grateful for the hour that I intentionally sat next to her on our couch coaching her and encouraging her little hands. I remember thinking about how this task is a task passed from generation to generation. And I was thankful. So thankful for that sweet gift of time.
And now, today, I’m off to find more yarn.
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Last year my second oldest taught ME to knit. I was really glad that I had given her knitting classes as one of her birthday presents!I’d rather see them doing something creative any old time.
How cool is that! I’m even a little jealous! 🙂
I don’t have the patience ha.
Kudos to her.
Love,
Makay
Wow, that’s true commitment. It took me forever to learn how to knit and I am still not very good at it.
I love the scarf 🙂 Beautiful colors!
Blessings,
Kate
Beautiful scarf. I don’t know how to knit or crochet, but wish I did. She is so blessed to learn at such a young age.
that’s awesome! i learned to knit for a school play i was in six years ago, and it’s indeed relaxing!
That’s so wonderful. I tried to learn to knit by my grandmother but didn’t have the patience I guess.
Wow! That is so cool!!! It makes me feel inadequate…hahaha…
I tried knitting a couple years ago and famously was given up on by my man’s grandmother who was teaching me. Or, TRYING to teach me.
She looks adorable in the scarf…of course she needs to make another! 🙂
xoxo Caorline
That is so COOL! I loved her scarf, she’s adorable 🙂 Your a lucky Mom!!
Yeah! Good for both of you!!!
Please tell your daughter I think she did a great job. Thanks. 😀
Corine
What a gift you are giving her buy teaching her how to knit! That is just wonderful and I love the picture of her with her new scarf. Enjoy!
Great job, Gracie! 🙂
Wow, she’s a fast learner! Looks fantastic!
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Just precious. I’m sure she will make many a priceless piece. And as you spent that time with her on the couch, I can only imagine, that God used that time to also knit your hearts together a little deeper.
Tell her that her scarf looks WONDERFUL! 🙂 Learning crochet with my dd is on the list this fall/winter! 🙂 Thanks for the nudge!
I love to knit, but I can’t make a scarf *that* fast! Lovely job, Gracie! You look adorable in your scarf. 🙂
Love,
Elizabeth Rose
Yes, how wonderful that she is already enjoying such a great past time. So many kids today will never know the joy that something as simple as knitting or crocheting can bring. Good for Gracie and good for you for setting such an example in the simple things of life.
Blessings for a beautiful Lord’s Day!
How wonderful. My daughters and I used to garden together. They each had their own that the planned out. I miss that time when they were younger.
You’ve given her a treasure in creating. I have a feeling that this is the beginning of many more beautiful creations. I wish I had the patience to knit.
These words are so very comforting! Praying in Seattle!
Job 19:25-27 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God: Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
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