Casting on…
By nutcase101. Filed in Creativity Abounds, Friends, Future, Random Thoughts, Yarn |
Saturday I did something that I don’t normally do, I was social with strangers. Not in the “Get out of my way” in the grocery store manner but a nice “How do you do?”
The week before I had decided to be adventurous and check out a new local knitting store that is right down the road from our apartment. (B, sorry, that means a lot more yarn is going to be adopted and making it’s home with us.) The owner had converted an old craftsman style house into a yarn store but kept all the warmth of walking into someones abode when you crossed the threshold.
You walk into a livingroom that happens to house yarn on the shelves instead of family photos and books. The dining area is ready for you to sit down to supper but the china hutch bursts forth with color of cashmere, not Grandma’s fine china. This repeats from room to room, except for the kitchen where tea, coffee, cookies and cupcakes await to be eaten.
Basically wants to make a knitter/crocheter fat and happy.
Anyone who walks in the door is encouraged to bring in their knitting, sit on the couch and just chat. So, this past Saturday I did. I was bold enough come in (and spend a pretty penny on some Cascade Ultra Pima), then work on the hat that I’m making for B. I met some wonderful ladies, learned about the various classes and had people complement me on my knits.
And the good news, I survived. I put myself out there to interact with strangers and it wasn’t too bad. I’ll definitely be back.
Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 at 12:38 am |
Good for you! I wish I could come with you. Love to see pictures sometime…
Thursday, March 4th 2010 at 12:02 am |
That’s awesome! I know it can be scary to meet new people – I’m a bit antisocial and I’ve had to work on it too. You’re braver than me though – my step forward was going out with people I already knew! It sounds like a nice place to sit and relax and meet some new people.