So I told Mom we were TTC...

... and she got very excited. I Wasn't going to but shes been rather down lately. I asked her if she would knit or crochet us a blanket when the time comes and she said "Oh I have one that Grandma made for you kids that we never used." Apparently this thing has been sitting in a box for close to 40 years and my grandmother passed away before I was born (I was named for her). I dont know the blanket's condition, but I am glad to know that my child will have an heirloom. I am also wondering why she didnt give it to my brother or sister when THEY had kids . I KNEW I was the favorite!

Anyway, I was glad to put a smile on her face. It will give her something positive to look forward to since losing Dad. I still want her to make me us a blanket! Then again, she bought me wool to make a sweater for college in 1988 and I now have a Bachelor's and Master's and NO SWEATER.

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AWWWWWWWWW

BABY DUST

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That's very cool. (Except the part about the no sweater that is.)

Have you ever tried to learn how to knit? My mom taught me about 5 years ago and I love it. She knit for me for years, but now she has problems with her hand. So now I make her sweaters.

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Im actually going to sign up for knitting classes at AC Moore. I know my mother or MIL could teach me but I figure that getting out of the house and meeting people might be better for me!

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Great. And having other knitters around will be helpful because they can help you if you get stuck. (And I understand wanting to go to classes. I don't feel like I really meet people either.)

I resisted learning about knitting for years--but my mom kept dragging my to the knitting store. Finally she said to me that if I wanted any more sweaters, I needed to start learning to make them.

If you're near Port Jefferson, The Knitting Cove is a great store and they also have knitting classes. The woman who owns the store is also very very nice. And if you're working on a project, you can always stop by for help. (But I'm sure there are other stores out there too. I am just familiar with this one because it's near my parents house.)