Lonely Hearts No More

I heard on the radio today that it's been discovered by the University of Chicago that loneliness is as bad for the heart as being overweight or inactive. I believe it. I have been there.

And it made me think of how lucky I am now to have so many Close Knit Friends. I think many of us are blessed, not only with the connection we enjoy on the knitosphere - but the camaraderie we find at the local yarn shop - and for those lucky enough to have one (or two) knitting groups. I think of my friend, Jenn, who moved to Seattle and within days had a new circle of compadres. (Of course, they're probably not as great as her buds back east, but I hear they are better knitters.)

I am lucky to have long-time knitting friends like Deb who taught me to knit 25 years ago, as well as many new pals I've met at craft fairs, yarn stores, through Major Knitter and especially YOU - reading this right now, who may never comment (hint/wink) and who I will probably never meet.

Now granted, I am also the kind of person who absolutely craves alone time. I have thought about launching a National "KNIT-A-LONE" where we, individually, just lock ourselves in our homes for a month or two to knit. Actually, Mary Ann calls this "winter."

But the truth is, when you have the heart of a knitter, you can always find a kindred soul. So, I am spreading the luv by linking us all to a nice graph of a heart to knit,

and a sweet pot holder pattern, which if you haven't tried, is a great way to learn double or reversible knitting. Share with your friends.

Of course, if your heart is in the right place, you could also try whipping up a nice aorta.

                           

 

Comments

[Annie]

I don't comment often, but I thought I would today. I know what you mean about the comraderie of knitters, and it feels weird to feel like you're friends with people you've never met but only "know" through reading their blogs, but it's true. So thanks for writing a great blog. I love that you write almost daily, and that they're short and sweet!

[Chris]

Heh, that "realistic" heart at the top... I'm waiting for someone to knit an entire person, from the inside out.

"I have always depended on the kindness of strange knitters." - me, just now ;)

[Christina]

It is amazing how fast you start to consider the people you meet online friends. The world of knitting has opened such doors to getting to know such wonderful people.

I'm in CT too so maybe one of these days I'll get to meet you. I love stopping in and seeing what you've been knitting!

[JessaLu]

I treasure my 'alone time' - and sometimes the alone time is necessary so I can socialize ;o)

I'm in Western Mass so if you're in the general area it's entirely possible that we'll meet someday :o)

[scribblesnbits]

I find it so odd (but so nice) that I've started to think of the online people as friends, too. I'll be telling someone about something and say, "A friend of mine" meaning someone online. The first couple of times, I sort of weirded myself out by doing that but it just feels kind of normal now. Besides, it sounds a whole less weird when telling a story than saying, "This person I don't know but I read her journal anyway? Well she blah blah blah."

[Carrie K]

Think of it as newfangled pen pals. Years gone by, you'd have a perfectly respectable relationship via pen and post and now it's type and post.

All alone. What a lovely concept. And being able to knit during it!

[Heather]

I agree that the 'instant fellowship' between knitters is very appealing. One thing that I enjoy about it is that you get to interact with people of different generations and learn from them. A really great blog entry!