Purls of Wisdom from the Witty Knitters

We had another uproarious meeting at the library last night. I really think we need to find a name for this group. Knit Night at the Library is just too unexceptional for us.
I was working on my felt bags and hats, and Joyce was tying a quilt, so we don't just knit. Linda W. was helping Pat with a scarf she had made. She had dropped some stitches while binding off and couldn't find them. Linda said she was "tinking", knitting backwards.

Here is a poem that Shawndra wrote. I just love it.

Row by Row

Look at the skein,
touch it with your hand.
Roll it through your fingers
take the time
Let the memory linger.

Look at the pattern
Read the knits and purls.
See how the stitches flow
find the secret answer
That leads where to go.

Find the Guage and size
Pick up your best needles.
Ones your hands long to hold.
Start casting on
Let your love unfold

count your stitches
adjust it to your need.
Admire your beautiful rows
Smile when you knit,
Because your love will always show.

When you're almost done
Ready to cast off
Give it one more touch
Say godd bye friend
We've given each other much

It's okay to be sad
when the last stitch
from the needle slides,
Because another yarn
Is ready to unhide.

When you knit and purl
remember a few things.
It's not a perfect stitch
That makes the love show
It's the smiling heart
That is painted row by row.

Shawndra Gonzales
5-29-09