Ok… this may be a tad premature, but I need to share! In my first post, I listed 5 things I wanted to commit to for 2012 and today, I’m happy to report that I begin my knitting classes this coming Wednesday!
Maybe this calling things out, publicly, into the universe is the key, because before posting yesterday, I called the Finely a Knitting in Swarthmore, PA and tried to register for the class and I was told the last space had just been taken. The owner of the store went on to explain her policy for only allowing 8 students per class, but took my name and number told me I was first on her waiting list if someone backed out. This pleasant woman obviously sensed my disappointment and promised to be in touch either way, and assured me that folks often drop the class at the last minute and she urged me not to be discouraged. She also said we’d work out something if I didn’t get a seat in the class.
I hung up the phone, kicking myself for not calling sooner and began googling other knitting lessons in the area. I found a website for local knitters and identified a woman who lives in my neighborhood and offers private lessons for $10 per hour. Not bad. I bookmarked her info and tried to remain hopeful about the classes at the knitting store in Swarthmore. In addition to wanting to learn to knit, I think I’m also in search of a community of knitters. I envision sitting around a large, round table getting to know a group of women, sharing our stories, helping each other in acquiring this new, creative skill. Sappy… maybe… In actuality, I could end up in a class with a bunch of folks who have no interest in sharing anything about themselves. I may not make any new friends, but I am determined to learn to knit and to finally exert some of this creative energy I’ve been itching to scratch!
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