Philosophical Musings

Back to the concept of life and yarn-

Knitting is a lot like life- you pick out a pattern, then you decide on the details, what color yarn , what type of fiber, etc. Sometimes you have the color and yarn in mind, you just to find the perfect pattern. Then you set upon the course by reading the instructions on the pattern. Sometimes re-reading because you didn't' "understand" the first time around. You may have to get help along the way from someone more experienced. You may drop a stitch or two along the way (friends, relationships). Once you discover this mistake you have the option to pick up the dropped stitch (if it's not too far gone), or you can start over. Forgiveness often plays a role in life and knitting. Knitting is one of the most forgiving crafts for these reasons. Most mistakes can be remedied with a little patience, but sometimes you have to go back to square one and begin again.

Sometimes things don't work out, and the finished product doesn't fit, isn't what you expected, and again you have another choice- rip it out, learn from your mistakes, or decide another course by selecting another pattern, or yarn.

I think people who actually have a passion for some form of craft understand the connection between the object created and life experiences. Anyone who paints, does wood working, scrapbooking, anything that requires time and effort on the part of the artist.

Knitting is so simple, but very complex at the same time. Knitting consist of only 2 stitches knit and purl, it's how you manipulate those stitches that produce the intricate designs and patterns. Simply changing the type of yarn, or the size of the needles can make a huge difference in the outcome. Isn't that a lot like our lives. We can make our lives very complicated and intricate by weaving in lasting friendships, enriching our lives with music and art, or it can be very simple by showing love to others, and admiring nature. Bottom line our life is based on the choices we make, and the mistakes we learn from along the way. It's choosing to tackle the 15 color fair isle pullover, or staying safe and knitting the scarf.