I've just started the 4th repeat of the center block! Finally :-)
This Stonecrop wrap has a lot knitted into each painstaking row. Let me tell you more... Just prior to casting on my father-in-law passed away. He was elderly and suffered with Alzheimer's for many years. It was hard, but a blessing.
Since casting on, we've lost a cousin to pancreatic cancer, experienced the outrageous joy of welcoming our first grandchild, said goodbye to our son who embarked on a year-long trip around the world, moved out of our home and are in the midst of a 3-month remodel, and I'm in the middle of a pretty significant job change.
I don't have a lot of time to knit. But when I do, this Stonecrop has been an incredible refuge - a place to disappear for a bit, focus on the soothing repetition of the pattern, and give me a little mental space to process all that life has given me. It's been relief, a harbor, and continuity. In each row are the events of the past 6 weeks. It will be a wrap that represents a lot of significant moments for me and as I wear it in the future (maybe 2017 at the rate I'm going???) I will remember the gift it was to have this piece to knit and help me navigate this exciting life.
I am using Brooklyn Tweed LOFT in Faded Quilt, purchased at Tolt Yarn and Wool in Carnation, WA.
