I started Knit Cafe today after school and what a lovely time we had. I had five girls show up, four of whom are in my homeroom, and they are all just the sweetest things. They loved the yarn I picked out and they loved the idea of sitting around learning how to knit. I decided to put all the cotton yarn in one basket and all the wool in another, just like I store yarn at my house, and they really seemed to appreciate the aesthetics of it. It was so relaxing and nice to sit and chat with them, and I can't wait for our next class. My plan is for them to make a washcloth out the cotton, and a small purse/pouch out of the wool so I can also introduce them to felting. I told them I'll bring my button jar in so they can embellish it as well.
Dinner tonight was a clean out the refrigerator type meal; salad with roasted chickpeas, and homemade hummus. Just what we needed on this lovely spring day.
Orwell’s unicorn
11 hours ago
How lovely these girls are to have an adult take a special interest in them, get to know them on a different level and teach them a craft that really may impact them the rest of their lives. You are wonderful.
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Meredith
Sounds like you had a great day! Have fun with your group!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun thing to do with the kids. Teaching them will hone your knitting skills, too. And take you on even wilder adventures - youth will do that!
ReplyDeleteFabulous thing to do with those girls. What a great way to connect with them.
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