C R E AT I N G CONNECTION We’ve done a lot of missing this year.
'Tis the season of giving—whether
We miss seeing our friends and family
it’s giving thanks or giving gifts to
in person and up close. We miss hugs
loved ones! And so this year, let’s keep
and kisses and holding hands. We
each other in our thoughts more than
miss sharing dances and dinners and
ever. If you’re knitting or crocheting
parties and game nights.
a gift for a friend, really keep them in mind as you work. Let the gift
But this physical distance has also shown just how close we actually are to
giving process become a creative collaboration!
each other. Because we can’t be in the same space, we’ve connected through
Reach out to your intended recipient,
so many other meaningful ways. Long
make sure you each have a cup of tea,
phone calls, virtual knitalongs and
and find out what they love (the 'Good
tea parties, handwritten letters, care
Choices Checklist' could help here, see
packages—even
page 8). You might find out something
quick,
emoji-filled
texts bring us together!
new about your closest friends! Send them updates as you knit—what a way
We’re not really sure what the
to keep in touch all season long. (Plus,
holidays will be like yet. (2020 has
if you get your giftee involved in the
certainly kept us on our toes!) What
making, they’re certain to love and
is certain is that we won’t miss out on
wear your gift.)
the good cheer, good company, and good will the season always inspires.
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