In a former life knitting, and sometimes quilting, was considered competition for my attention. I was persuaded to put knitting aside for years because it was deemed self indulgent. Spending so much time on Ravelry reminded me of the sense of accomplishment a finshed object gives you, as well as the happiness that comes from wrapping it around someone you love. I've made two pairs of socks since January and now and then I'm gripped with conflict because the happiness of picking up a project is complicated by guilt. I'm confident it will pass ;)The photo attached is the trim on a hat which is an exercise in closure. I found some yarn that I bought to make someone special a scarf and I couldn't bring myself to just give it away. I want the alternate destiny for the yarn to be just as meaningful as the original plan. So, I emailed my friend Naomi in Jo'burg to ask about sending hats and sweaters to the daycare where she volunteers. The facility is subsidized for families living with HIV/AIDS who spend a lot of their income on treatment. I have enough to make several little sweaters and hats, though I am avoiding the green scarf yarn right now. I have six assignments due before the end of school and I don't know how using it will affect me. There's plenty of time for bawling after I hand in my last assignment.
