This is Gus, working on his knitting. He learned to finger knit at school, and really enjoys that because (I think) it is simple and very relaxing. But I also taught him how to knit using needles (and to purl) and he's pretty good at that too. They are also working on knitting at school now too. But sometimes we sit together and each work on our respective knitting projects. Obviously I love the chance to do something I love and spend time with Gus at the same time. But I also hope that even if he doesn't continue to be a knitter later in his life, that he'll remember getting to sit and do something I love with me. Often parents are the ones who do what their kids enjoy, even without too much of their own interest (anyone who has played with wooden trains for hours and hours can commiserate I'm sure) and thereby find a way to be interested in the activity through their child. I think knitting is little bit like that in reverse for Gus, he wants to knit because I love to knit so much so he wants to see why I like it and he wants to spend time with me.
He's also knit a few presents; art knitting I think you'd have to describe it, rather than functional. I hope he continues to enjoy it, even if he takes a long break, just by learning now he'll find it easier to re-learn later if he decides too.
This is going to be a special wedding present for my cousin, in just three weeks!
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