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Sunday, January 31, 2010

The Year of Getting Crafty


My mom has always been handy with a sewing machine, a crochet hook and cross-stich. I seem to take after her in many ways, so I have decided this is the year I become crafty.

My church has a prayer shawl ministry, which was another of my inspiration, and you can frequently see women knitting at various functions. I have always a appreciated a good knitted scarf, so that is where I am going to start my craft journey. I am hoping that as I knit, I will also be able to use the time to memorize some Bible verses. Since these are prayer shawls I will be knitting, it seems appropriate to pray the Scriptures over them as they are being created.

My journey began tonight with a trip to the local craft store to buy knitting needles and yarn. I think my choice of yarn and needles may not bode well for this endeavor - I went with what was pretty. I chose orange needles (size 7), because that is one of my favorite colors, and a soft pretty multi-colored thin yarn to begin my creations. Tonight I am going to check the internet for lessons since I am eager to start. Otherwise, there is a well-experienced knitter at church that has offered lessons.