Recently I learned that the former owner of our house was a knitter, and that when she died all the dresses and suits that she knit for herself went to my neighbor, Harriet. I mentioned to Harriet that someday I'd love to see the outfits Mrs. T made.
Last Monday Harriet came by my house and dropped off a large bag for me - it was full of knitting needles and odd bits of yarn that had belonged to Mrs. T. Harriet said she thought I should have it all, since I knit, too. It's been fun looking through the bag and sorting it all. I can use all the needles, and am thankful to have them.
The yarn is from years ago - I'm guessing the newest might be from the 1980's, although I seriously doubt it from looking at the labels. It's more likely to have been bought in the '40's, '50's, and 60's. Most of it is wool, although some is a blend of wool and silk. And after she used up most of a skein, Mrs. T wound up the rest into a very tight ball of yarn. Some are the size of a marble, others the size of an egg.
Nice gift. I've knit with some of those yarns. Blast from the past, for sure.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is back where it started. How neat!
ReplyDeleteChery, I wish there was enough of any one of the yarns to knit an entire item. I have lots of vintage patterns from Fleisher and other companies.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's just what my daughter said, Tracy! We thought it was neat, too!