Hi
I am Paola and I came up with the concept of Knitting Meditations after experiencing a sense of calm and relaxation from knitting small projects, more specifically mobile phone socks.
I haven't been knitting for about 20 years (I obviously started in my mother's womb!) as I have always been very restless and impatient. The knitting bug re-emerged with a vengeance on 1st January 2009, so I guess it was a sort of new year's resolution that I executed straight away.
So... during the last Christmas break I needed to keep my hands busy, instead of using them to stuff my face. Watching my mother's frantic knitting never inspired me before, but this time round something was switched on in my brain, a proper lightbulb moment to be honest. I had this idea of making mobile phone socks as belated Christmas presents to give to my friends in London after my usual Christmas break in Italy. Ah yes, I forgot, I was born in Trieste, North East of Italy, but moved to London 13 years ago.
I have become really passionate about creating unique pieces, not just mobile socks but all sorts of things from scarves to baby clothes.
The more I talk about knitting with friends, the more knitting buddies I find! I am looking forward to going to my first Stitch and B*tch event this year and compare notes with more like minded friends.
That's it for today!
Paola
