Generation Necks

Last week, I met a wonderful knitter named Arlene. Arlene and her husband spend their winters in Florida and their summers in Guilford, CT. She noticed me knitting, poolside, and we immediately fell into a dialogue about our shared passion. She told me that her mother was a knitter who made beautiful cold weather items from good quality wool for practical purposes. We talked about how much yarn has changed over the years, and how all the new fibers have spurred a whole new level of creativity. She shared with me a few of her creations [click on shawl picture to see the beautiful detail], which, not surprisingly, she sells under the name "No Nude Neck." 

Her daughter, from Atlanta, has also inherited Arlene's talents - and even her 12 year old granddaughter (who was visiting grandma at the time) has started making scarves.

Even though knitting dates back to sometime before the 11th century, I feel oddly reassured when I hear about generations of knitters.  We should all do our part to pass it on.

Comments

[Jennifer]

What a great name for a label! I agree. The craft/art must be passed on. I've got two kidlets who know they'll be taught.

[Chris]

What a cool vacation meeting - love those...

[JessaLu]

I'd *love* to pass it on to my daughter. Unfortunately, she's sixteen. 'nuf said.