Ancestors

Written by Linda Woodrow on 2025-01-12 at 02:18

Today's #SpendingStrike #OptOut thought is about is about the irony of spending money to save the work of homemade, when the work is actually the fun and joy and point. I was thinking about knitting a dishcloth, and how foolish that would feel when disposible dishcloths cost next to nothing. Then I remembered this post from years ago, and how good those kind of repetitive craft activities are for creating thinking time. Making as its own reward, not something to avoid. https://witcheskitchen.com.au/things-born-of-mindfulness/

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Toot

Written by Leah on 2025-01-12 at 03:26

@lindawoodrow I find knitting dishcloths to be a great task in moments I would otherwise being doing nothing - watching cricket (like I am now), being a passenger on a car trip, video calls where I only need to listen, etc.The knitting is so straightforward that the hands just do their thing. Even though the bought ones are cheap, the cotton isn’t expensive. They get thrown in the wash and last much longer.

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Descendants

Written by Ellane W on 2025-01-12 at 06:12

@leahmac @lindawoodrow Yes, and they make lovely thoughtful gifts. Knitted dishcloths connect me to days when life’s pace was slower and people spent more time connecting with other people over daily chores.

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