As some of you know, I like to knit. I have been looking for a group to knit with. a lovely little yarn shop opened close to my house and I met the manager at my local coffee shop - what could be sweeter than my 2 favorite things so close to me?! I began going to the knit night on Mondays and bonded with about 4 other women. We decided to knit the Great American Afghan. We each bought the yarn and off we started. I was proud to finish my first square by the next class. But alas I started falling further and further behind. I needed more and more needles so I could at least start each square with the class. In the mean time the shop closed (economic times you know). What were we to do? We banded together and decided to meet at our homes. So each Monday 4-5 of us get together. We have fallen into a light meal (after all, we come straight from work and need nourishment to knit). Then we have show N tell or just talk about life, and then we do actually knit! (Usually). I am 53 years old and have never felt as comfortable in a group as I do this one. I have always said I don't really need people and could live alone on an island - but these are my friends, have a common link and then find we have other interests is great. There is even another nurse! So never say never, don't be timid and do reach out to others - you'll be surprised what you will find! For me it is the nicest group of women and some new best friends to add to my other best friends.
