Stitches - in Time

One

twist of colored wool

becomes two ~ 

ten ~ 

a thousand...

each turn of the crook

a stitch

in time

enduring warmth

borne of

one

twist of colored wool

Author's Note

A poem for the millions of stitches that have flowed from my grandmothers' hands - and my mother's - and yes, even mine...

Reviews

[Michael G. Smith]

Each one forms a warm blanket of memories over your life.

[Rita L. Sev]

Indeed it does... Thanks, Michael, for visiting this older piece.

[Joyce S. Greene]

I learned to knit and crochet at my aunt's knee and those were some of my fondest childhood memories. You have written a beautiful poem in tribute to your family's love for crocheting. There is nothing warmer than knitted hand-made mittens and scarfs!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Joyce - I too have fond memories of watching my grandmothers and my mother work the yarn; my mother and I still laugh about her teaching me (I was a stubborn student...) And I agree that handmade items have special warmth...

[Tom]

Glad to hear some ladies still knit these days !

A poem that brings back fond childhood memories, well penned Rita !

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Tom... I crochet; it's easier than knitting! :)

[Adam M. Snow]

Very thought provoking, well done

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Adam.

[Great Aunt Astri]

A very lovely poem about knitting ... but also an analogy for the creative spirit. It takes little steps to realise an idea.

[Rita L. Sev]

The journey of a thousand miles, or the blanket of a thousand stitches... it all begins with one step. Thanks, GAA!

[Girl Friday (Sarah W.)]

I can remember being a child at my grandmother's feet...holding and sorting her yarns as she stitched and stitched. I was always mesmerized by the transformation from what I held in my hands into what was eventually created. Brought back memories...thank you.

[Rita L. Sev]

I have similar memories... Thank you, Sarah.

[I Am Svetlana]

I love the thought of homemade items, be it clothing or other types of things. They are so vintage and can last a lifetime. Each stitch holds a new memory as each item holds a memory also. Great job!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you very much, Svetlana!

[SyberRose]

my mother crocheted my first born sweaters and hats to match and booties....I myself did a little sewing but not knitting...Rose

[Rita L. Sev]

My mother's mother could knit; the rest of us crocheted because it's easier. Oddly, my niece can knit; she is left-handed, as was my grandmother. I wonder if there is a connection... :) Thanks for reading, Rose!

[NeiL ArandA]

Im fascinated by pictures and art made of cross stitches . The finished product once framed is a site to behold. But the process itself is a very tedious task . Well done Ms Rita for capturing this rare art in your own words .

[Rita L. Sev]

Tedious for some, but the repetition is meditative for me. I can feel the generations working through my hands... Thank you, Neil!

[Marie]

I crochet myself--I know what yarn can turn nto...

[Rita L. Sev]

Amazing, isn't it? Thanks or reading, Marie