Confession time. I’m the Knitting Monk, and I’m writing Lenten reflections on contemplation and knitting. I also haven’t touched my crafting of any kind, knitting included, since the pandemic began. Oh, I stitched a few lines on a quilt, but that doesn’t count. I tell you this, not for absolution, but because I have foundContinue reading “True Confessions by Brother Aidan”
Tag Archives: Lent
Singing is Praying Twice
I have a chapter in the book Contemplative Knitting entitled “Knitting with Music.” It talks about the power of music to take us to a sacred place. I love music and it has always been my way to God. I got my call to the ordained ministry while I was singing in the choir. ItContinue reading “Singing is Praying Twice”
Consistency
There are so many sweaters on my wish list. I put them there in the first moments of passion and then let them linger to see if we are going to have a longer-term relationship. They wait in my favorites on Ravelry like wall flowers at a dance. I am astonished at how quickly IContinue reading “Consistency”
When Struggle Becomes…..Gratitude by Rev. Georgia Carney
A package arrived in the mail from a close friend maybe a year ago, though it may be more like 2 years, and I was excited to open it. There was a card in it and some goodies and under all of that was a yellow bag with something soft in it. Hmmmm….whatever could itContinue reading “When Struggle Becomes…..Gratitude by Rev. Georgia Carney”
Time – The Most Precious Gift by Rev. Karulynn Koelliker
We do not know how much time we have. It is a precious commodity and a most generous gift when we choose to “give it away”. This realization struck me about 20 years ago. Each year we are asked to ponder our resources and give sacrificially. Instead of dollars what I was able to giveContinue reading “Time – The Most Precious Gift by Rev. Karulynn Koelliker”
The Forgiveness of Scrubbies
By The Rev. Karulynn Koelliker Have you ever picked up your knitting when anxious or angry or impatient and found that the stitches were too tight? You had to struggle to get the needle into the stitch to complete a new stitch and the new stitch did not want to slide like it should onContinue reading “The Forgiveness of Scrubbies”
Why Scrubby? by Rev. Karulynn Koeliker
I’ve been drawn to most fiber related endeavors, where some form of “needle” is critical, since I was 6 years old. (That was many decades ago). I have developed a very experienced sense of touch. The better it feels the more expensive it is likely to be. I enjoy working with fibers that feel goodContinue reading “Why Scrubby? by Rev. Karulynn Koeliker”
Forget Your Perfect Offering by Sr. Diana
When I was a beginning, baby beader, I didn’t know that there are many brands and qualities of beads, so I have acquired a plethora of beads; some better than others. In the midst of Day 1 of Contemplative Knitting Beading, reflecting on Julie’s thoughtful commentary about what God needs to pull out ofContinue reading “Forget Your Perfect Offering by Sr. Diana”
Knitting Through The Night
I have knit socks in the past. My first pair of socks were tube socks which don’t have a heel but are knit in the round until they are deemed long enough to start the toe decreases. The kirchner stitch is used to join the stitches at the toe. This was over forty yearsContinue reading “Knitting Through The Night”
Rascally Rabbits by Rev. Patti Blaine
Rascally Rabbits I struggle with contemplative practices. I am fairly good at being silent, being still, being solitary. I am an extreme introvert, after all. My thoughts, though. They scurry and rabbit around like, well, rabbits. One thought can produce ten more, and off I go, sitting silent, still, solitary, but planning the next day’sContinue reading “Rascally Rabbits by Rev. Patti Blaine”
Contemplative Knitting 