What is it, this continual flow of ideas, this constant urge to be making something? In school, I pour this inner drive to create into my journal. I record happenings, details, feelings, and thoughts. Somehow, my life itself seems to be a fulfillment of the urge to make. When I am too busy to knit, my journal satiates that desire.
But I am not in school now. I am home. And my needles are calling me.
What to make first? I am in the middle of a sweater for Amanda. One boring sleeve to finish and another bor-r-ring sleeve to do from the beginning. Do I try to finish it before I begin something new? Or do I follow my imaginations for the next thing?
And what to knit next? I've been leaning towards two things. Gloves, which I have never made a complete attempt at before: probably knitted out of some of my old stash of spinning...and OH. A huge project. A sweater for myself (when was the last time I made something for me?) which I would design. I find a thrill in the uncharted waters, and designing has become an interest I am eager to pursue. I would love to make this sweater out of something I spun as well, but I don't have the raw materials, and before I can get started I need to work the planning details out anyway.
Or do I reach for a hook and thread? It would take so little time to crochet some lace. Or to tat it...
Oh the options and the delights of deciding. Deciding is half the fun.
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Millie Jo Talks about family, avocations, education, and life in a small town on the High Plains.
About Me
- Millie
- My grandparents met and were married here on the prairies where my great grandfather became the first rancher to own electricity and telephone in our county. He kept cattle and she kept the house (dirt floor) and the children (7). Three generations later I am creating artwork inspired by this heritage and using the skills my grandmother taught me when I learned to knit at age seven. This blog is my space to reflect on the processes of creativity and explore how our roots intersect with a modern life.
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Psalm 69:13
But as for me, my prayer is to you
O LORD.
At an acceptable time, O God,
in the abundance of your steadfast
love, answer me in your saving
faithfulness.
3 comments:
What a choice to make!!!!
Some of your other things on your blog are a little hard to see....just in case in matters
You are one interesting little girl! I do love the way you word things...usually. There are occasions it drives me absolutely crazy, however.
You should write a poem on knitting. Lol. it'd be cool.
Hey Millie - nice job on the blog! I've often looked at the "harvest potential" after spending a good hour brushing the dogs. Ever think about spinning some dog hair into yarn?
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