Ella decided randomly one day that she wanted to learn how to knit. Now, I know how to knit, but I don't think I inspired her, as before this particular day, I hadn't knitted since college. That's at least mumble mumble years ago. She's never seen me knit. I had no knitting supplies. Anyway, not keen to deny her creative impulses, we headed to A.C. Moore (a local craft store) to get needles, yarn and such. We also got a book that could help me remember some of the knitting details. Like how to bind off (I think I never actually learned how to do that in 4-H, as our knitting instructor moved before the end of the year, actually).
I did warn the child that knitting can be hard, but she wasn't swayed. She wanted to make a pair of socks, like our friend, Annie, made for her earlier that month at the beach. I suggested that we start with something easier like a scarf. Or a pot holder.
Ella: what's a pot holder?
Me: it's for holding things that are hot.
Ella: Like hot pots? Wait, why don't they call it a hot holder.
Me: I don't know, kid. I don't know.
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