A few years ago, I knitted a jacket for my friend Robin. It was one of those rare projects that felt like more than just yarn and needles. I used twelve skeins of Ella Rae Amity and US 9 (5.5 mm) needles. The yarn was soft but sturdy, its color a quiet echo of Robin’s calm strength.
As I worked, I kept thinking about her. I wanted the jacket to feel like something special, just made for her to wear. The process took time, of course, but never felt tedious. Just a rhythm of stitches and thoughts, a slow unfolding of something meaningful.
When I finally gave it to her, she smiled, gave me several hugs, and was very happy in a way that tells you you’ve gotten it just right. That moment made every yard worth it.
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