Letter From The Editor
The scoop from the Editor
photo: AmyCan't hold my breath forever
For a number of reasons, the way I get through hard things is to hold my breath, keep my head down, and push through.
For me, that's not working any more. I have had to peek up out of my hidey-hole and take a deep breath of reality from time to time. Haven't we been taught that taking a deep breath can help reset our fight-or-flight response? Except I don't think those giving such advice could have conceived of this version of the world. Who wants to breathe in so much societal panic and angst?
I'm so grateful for 2016-Amy, because she had carpal tunnel surgery on both her hands that year. A few years later as I healed, my knitting mojo came back full speed. So 2025-Amy (me) has had knitting to help me cope. It has really helped me. I can't concentrate on anything fussy, but I love garter and stockinette, so things like Sophie scarves and Musselburgh hats (<- my Rav profile) are keeping my hands busy. I also listen to Endel's Relax background music sometimes, and others, I pull in BBC Radio 4 Extra or authentic Hawai’ian music to soothe my lizard brain.
What's helping you get through your days?
This issue's theme is Modern Doily. In other words, LACE! Lace is such a perfect between-season layering option. Whether it's hot or cold outside, you can always add a lace layer and feel fancier. We've got all kinds of openwork this issue, and you can find it here.
It's also time for everyone to vote on their favorite reader Clapotis photos as the final step in our Clapotisfest celebration. To find out how you could win a Clapotis' worth of Indie Dyed yarn (even if you haven't knitted one yet), check out all the details here! Voting ends April 1st, no joke, so go and pick your faves!
SOCIAL MEDIA? A reminder that you can connect with Knitty on Bluesky where I chat with readers, announce the latest Knitty news, and the usual stuff we used to do on the other place. Come find us!
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Amy Sadler
[editor, Knitty]