UPS Delivery
Dec. 22nd, 2007 08:42 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
avanta7The UPS man brought a box of memories yesterday. My mother sent me my late grandmother's stash of knitting and crochet supplies: yarn, needles, pattern books, and other accessories.
Included in the box were some finished crochet items, which are now family heirlooms. My grandmother did exquisite work.
You can see details of these doilies plus more of her work in the Flickr photo set, Grandma's work.
I remember when I was a little girl, watching my grandmother's needles and hooks flash as she diligently worked on her latest project. She made slippers and sweaters, hats and scarfs, pillows and doilies, all manner of yarn and thread work. As soon as my hands were dexterous enough to hold a crochet hook, Grandma taught me to use it. She and my mother also taught me to embroider and sew. Knitting, however, escaped me.
Last year I picked up a crochet hook again, after having abandoned the craft for some 20 years. And it was last year that I finally learned to knit. Although I have no hope of achieving my grandmother's skill with crochet (only coming back to the craft in the last year), I have aspirations, and Grandma's doilies as inspiration.
I will cherish these beautiful pieces forever.
Included in the box were some finished crochet items, which are now family heirlooms. My grandmother did exquisite work.
You can see details of these doilies plus more of her work in the Flickr photo set, Grandma's work.
I remember when I was a little girl, watching my grandmother's needles and hooks flash as she diligently worked on her latest project. She made slippers and sweaters, hats and scarfs, pillows and doilies, all manner of yarn and thread work. As soon as my hands were dexterous enough to hold a crochet hook, Grandma taught me to use it. She and my mother also taught me to embroider and sew. Knitting, however, escaped me.
Last year I picked up a crochet hook again, after having abandoned the craft for some 20 years. And it was last year that I finally learned to knit. Although I have no hope of achieving my grandmother's skill with crochet (only coming back to the craft in the last year), I have aspirations, and Grandma's doilies as inspiration.
I will cherish these beautiful pieces forever.
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Date: Dec. 22nd, 2007 05:24 pm (UTC)Even if you never match her level of skill, your memories of, and love for, her will be in every piece you make.
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Date: Dec. 23rd, 2007 06:18 pm (UTC)you are so lucky to have these precious items to treasure.
I adore knitting but cant crochet beyond the single stitch chain one strand.
The doilies are fabulous your Grandmother really was a very talented woman.
Being creative is in you so I look forward to hearing all about your future projects made with these wonderful tools passed down to you.
Have you tried the Knifty Knitters looms yet? If you are not too sure about knitting an entire piece with needles/pins then these are for you. They are so simple to use and you can achieve something wearable within two hours.
Let me know what you think or if you want any links to groups or info on the Knifty Knitter Looms or other knitting looms.
Huge hugs and Happy Christmas to you
Helen xx
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Date: Dec. 24th, 2007 04:00 pm (UTC)~~~~
Oh gosh, the last thing I need around here is another gadget! *grin* Thanks for the recommendation, though, and the kind words. Merry Christmas to you too!