I realize that my girlfriends are very sensitive to things that make us “look  old”. Knitting in the mind of a fifty something woman connotes the end of an era and the beginning of the end. I have actually felt people moving away from me when I am knitting so as not to be considered one of those people. So what! As one of the Bergen Crafters said last night our get togethers may replace the need for a doctor’s visit, a sleepless night and other things that life in 2011 might bring. Rather than fall asleep concerned about the next days appointments, bills to be paid, work to be done in the house I now often fall asleep thinking about my next knitting project. Better sleep, less stress!

When I am knitting I am peaceful and quiet. I can knit at home on the train, when visiting friends (if they don’t mind). I do some of my best thinking when I have knitting needles or a crochet hook in my hands.

It has made me be patient, and deal with frustration better. In the past if a mistake occurred I would  become frustrated and put the project aside never to be touched again. Now I am learning to deal with mistakes and ways to correct them. Sometimes that means starting over! Maturity without a doubt.

One of the greatest things that has come out of my knitting has been my joining the Bergen Crafters. I have found kindred souls! And guess what? They are all ages.

I say knit on!