Knitting Dragonflies

Knitting tarot card for this week: The Ace of Swords: The hand emerging from the clouds can mean a clarity coming to you, sharp and clear, after a murky or confusing period. Or, cutting away at some old thought to make way for a brighter perspective. The crown resting on the tip of the sword with fresh herbs signifies new thought, sharp or keen focus. This is the week you should try that pattern that has you puzzled, or pick up a project that you have abandoned.     The Tarot is a deck of cards that originated over 500 years ago in northern Italy. Although the Tarot was first used in a game called Triumphs , it was quickly adopted as a tool for divination, and popularized by occult societies such as the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn . The early Tarot symbolism was deeply rooted in Medieval and Renaissance Europe. Today, the Tarot is far and away the most popular tool for spiritual introspection in the West. Enoy your knitting this week Technorati Tag

I have always been interested in fiber crafts/arts. That is something that comes naturally for me. It has always been with me, I remember knitting outfits for Barbie, yes of course in pink. My doll babies had their blankets and quilts. I went though a relentless hat/scarf stage that lasted years. Looking back at pictures I see many friends and family wearing hats that are setting on top of their heads (too small) or big enough that it was a problem to see their eyes. But I thought these items were beautiful and was so proud of them. Now when I see the photos I realize that I truly am blessed to know a great group of people that will look silly to please me. In high school I entered my purse, tote bag stage. I had so many purses, what is a girl to do. Woe be to anyone who complimented me on my purse, I could promptly gift that to them and make a different one. I had a huge run on afghans in college, what better way to unwind than sit around the dorm and