The moths got to my handknits this year. Every sweater had at least one hole in it. And not just my sweaters, but those I’ve given away, too. The holes were small enough that they were easy to miss. Sickened by spotting one of them, I went on a hole hunt. There were a dozenContinue reading “Finding the Holes, by Br. Aidan”
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The Power of Language
I love the names of colorways. I was perusing the Magpie Fiber website recently in hot pursuit of the yarn “London Rain” that Joji Locatelli used to make her Lightweight Hipster shawl and then I saw “Paris Train” and “Wood Smoke” and “Smoke on the Water.” I noticed how the names of the yarn causedContinue reading “The Power of Language”
Final Checklist for Lenten KAL
Just a few days to go. Gather your supplies, make your plan and subscribe to the blog. Every day during Lent, you will find a post about the spirituality of knitting here. Prayers ascending for all of you! See you again on Ash Wednesday! Check List for Lenten KAL I have identified a time forContinue reading “Final Checklist for Lenten KAL”
Some Guidelines for Contemplative Knitting
How much do knitters talk about swatching? For some of us, it’s like cleaning and sanding an old surface before applying a new coat of paint. It’s necessary but not fun. For others, swatching is their play time. Trying out new yarn, seeing how it behaves, and figuring out how to make it work inContinue reading “Some Guidelines for Contemplative Knitting”
How Will You Track Your progress?
What will you find out about yourself during the forty days of Lent this year? A contemplative practice not only helps us connect with God; it helps us connect with ourselves. Each time we commit to a practice we learn something. The important part about learning is not to become judgmental or get frustrated. Continue reading “How Will You Track Your progress?”
Sustaining Your Knitting Practice
In order to commit to a contemplative knitting practice for the long term, before we even start, we need to develop a plan for when we get off track. In the beginning we might feel excited about starting a spiritual discipline that involves knitting and praying but eventually that enthusiasm will wear off. Then we’llContinue reading “Sustaining Your Knitting Practice”
Contemplative Knitting 