MY LATEST DESIGN: FELTED HANDBAG
Since I still can’t knit very much, I decided to explore creativity in a different way. Here are photos and a description of how I made this handbag.
It’s relaxing, fun, therapeutic, and even meditative to let your imagination run wild…
Namaste, Jane
PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT YOU PROBABLY KNOW ANYWAY
It’s been one month since I’ve had to stop knitting because of over-doing by continuing to knit too much without listening to my painful thumb joints when they were shouting out in pain. The joints were stiff, sore, and swollen.
I’ve since been to two physical therapy sessions, and am 75 percent better…thankfully.
This reminded me of what I already knew but ignored. Pay attention to your body and mind. Don’t push through pain. Honor and respect your body. Don’t take it for granted. Be grateful for when both body and mind are in a state of well-being and balance.
Namaste, Jane
IF YOU CAN’T KNIT, DESIGN
I’m taking a break from knitting because of such sore thumb joints. Since I can’t knit now, it gives me an opportunity to create my own designs. Here is my first:
Toddlers’ Delight Vest Pattern
Toddlers' Delight Vest made for grandson, Max
KNITTING AND YOGA
Why am I posting my knitted projects on a yoga website? Because I am finding that knitting can be so meditative and also provides good lessons for life. It can be “yogic,” in a sense.
The birth of my grandson, Max, 2.5 yrs. ago and Zoe, born just four days ago, has inspired me on to a knitting craze.
Knitting fills me with love and delight as I think of the tiny recipients of my creations.
Knitting has taught me that when I make mistakes, I accept them, learn from them, search for imaginative ways to fix them, move on, and most important, ENJOY!
Next week, I will see Zoe for the first time, and this is what I made for her.
- Zoe’s kimono cardigan
Namaste, Jane
HOLIDAY KNITTING
Are you making home-made gifts for the holidays? If so, let’s get together and knit (or crochet, or work on whatever you are making).
Where: Tranquility Yoga’s new studio – 235 Littleton Road – Westford, MA
When: Saturday, December 10, 2-4:00 p.m.
Who: With Jane Hallowell
We’ll provide tea. If you can bring munchies or cider, let us know.
Cost is free. Donations to Master Yoga can be made, if you wish.
It’s OK to show up at the last minute. If convenient, please register (978-729-4731), so we can get an idea of how many of you plan to come.
TEACHING ATTIRE
Here’s a shrug I made to wear when I teach yoga.
Love it! 
Namaste, Jane
P.S. Click on the photo to get a better view of the shrug…
