Comments on: Love Letters

By: Joyce

Joyce — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:50:05 +0000

Thank you, Ruth, for a very lovely post. Like some others, I was referred to it via Yarnival. It’s a beautiful tribute to your grandmother and to the act of knitting.

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:49:18 +0000

What an amazing tribute to an amazing woman! My grandma passed away almost 13 years ago and it still feels like yesterday. She’s the one who taught me to knit oh so long ago. When I was home for her funeral, I picked up needles and yarn and knit my first pair of mittens, after an extended knitting hiatus. It made me feel so close to her…not a day goes back that I don’t see my yarn and think of Mama. Thank you for your wonderful words.

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:59:12 +0000

I found you on Yarnival. I am sorry about the loss of your grandmother. This is a beautiful post. I’ve often tried to describe what knitting for loved ones means. You’ve described it perfectly - an offering of time and love. That is how I’ll think of gift knitting from now on.

By: stella from new zealand

stella from new zealand — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:17:31 +0000

very very meaningful knitting
it touched a nerve as I am sure others will tell you
I found you via YArnivale

By: sue

sue — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:49:23 +0000

I also got here through Yarnival. I’m so sorry that you lost your grandmother and I share your thoughts about a gift of knitting is a gift of time and love.
I’m glad you have some of the things that your grandmother knit. I also had a grandmother who knit and taught me how as a grade schooler but knitting didn’t really become my hobby until several years after she passed away. I do have some of her notions which I enjoy using such as row counters and a cable needle. Those things are my ‘knitting connection’ with her.
I lost my father to Alzheimer’s Disease almost two months ago. It is a disease that is very difficult for family members. Like one of your other commenters I now think of my dad as all put back together in heaven.
Again, my sympathies in regard to your loss.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 15:42:22 +0000

What a touching story about your grandma. Thanks for sharing it with us.