You must have a lot of patience when you knit. I have unraveled many projects and started over, very frustrating to do. Today, I started knitting a cable hat for Shannon, but ended up unraveling it after a lot of work. I was creating cable stitches correctly, but the hat was not looking correct. I have talked with some knitters that will not unravel, even if they make a mistake they just leave it and deal with it, they will not go back. I can't do that. I make a mistake, it will bug me, it's not perfect. What am I thinking when I unravel? I try not to think what a waste of time that was! I try to think that this is a learning experience, and the more I do it the better I will get. I am not afraid to try new things with knitting or with life, even if I fail, I am always trying to learn something new, which gives me purpose and motivation in life.
I have a lot of patience, from years of being a stay-at-home Dad. Being with my kids all day with no car at times, requires a lot of composure. Sure I have blown up at times, but I try to be as attentive as possible with my kids. I really try and listen to what they are saying, whether through play or conflict. That is what it is like for my knitting, try to learn from what challenges I come across.
What does knitting do for me?
It makes the time go by so fast when I get into a groove and when I see the end result of a project (hat, mitten, or cowl). I have this great sense of accomplishment when the thread is finally on the threading needle and I am finishing a hat. I am not going to lie, I like the attention of other people seeing me knit too. A guy knitting is weird and different, but fascinating as well. Isn't this life too short to be doing things you do not enjoy?
Peace and Happy Knitting.
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