A Knitter’s Journey

A Knitter’s Journey

By Anne Dublin

From the time I was twelve years old and taught myself to knit from a book, I’ve been an avid knitter. Over the years, I’ve knitted sweaters, toques, scarves, and mittens for family and friends. Nothing fancy, mind you—I use mostly basic stitches like knit and purl. Knitting is one of my favourite pastimes as I watch TV in the evening after a busy day. Even if I’m watching a less-than-wonderful show, I can at least feel that I’m doing something productive. I also love the meditative feeling I sometimes get by knitting row after row of knit and purl.

So, how did I begin knitting baby sweaters for Temple? A number of years ago, during a break in choir practice, I was chatting with the late/great Matilda Bigio. ^Z”L She told me how she was knitting sweaters for our new babies and how Sisterhood needed more knitters. She assured me that the pattern she used was “easy”. I decided to give it a go and haven’t looked back since!

One of my greatest joys is to attend a Shabbat service that includes a baby naming. When that shiny gift bag containing a baby sweater is opened by the new parents, I “kvell” inside to know that the sweater I knit will give warmth and comfort to our newest Little Blossom.

If you’d like to join me on this “knitting journey”, or even if you have balls of wool you’d like to donate, please contact Women of Holy Blossom. More knitters are always welcome!