You all know I love to knit, and ultimately we knit to create. I learned to knit probably 4 or 5 years ago at this point..but in 2012 is when GGmadeit was born, it’s when I began knitting to save my life, it’s when I began knitting to avoid my fears, its when knitting became my therapy.
I woke up to a post on Instagram that rocked me to tears. Because it is Thursday we must THROWBACK in the form of pictures, so a friend posted a pic in one of my first sold pieces. She went on to “tell a story” and that story should be titled “Why I Knit..by Gaye Glasspie”
She said “I have a story to tell about this scarf/hat thing. Lol. The person who made this is so special to me. She started knitting at a time when everything was going wrong. She could have given up but we encouraged her her to pursue her gifts, talents and passions. She lost a lot during that period, but she has gained so much since then. She is a true testament to the power of faith, prayer and perseverance. This was my first piece from ggmadeit and I rock it proudly every winter….”
I am truly blessed to have some wonderful people in my life. Melanie, I love you girl!! You helped me decide on colors, patterns and even gave me my baby Yarnae 
 yes my mannequin has a name! lol! She made me laugh when I wanted to cry and prayed when I COULDN’T stop crying. I love this chic and this is one of the many reasons why.
I can’t explain how knitting has and continues to keep me from falling apart. When I tell you EVERYTHING THAT COULD GO WRONG DID! Woo wee, just thinking about it makes my eyes leak. I thank God for my yarn, as it is definitely the string that holds me together.
When life presents a challenge..KNIT
GG
My eyes got misty reading this post. I can relate to knitting being the thing that helps keep you together when everything else seems to be falling apart. It truly has kept me sane. Some may never quiet understand but that’s ok…my yarn and needles don’t ever need explaining
Yes you so get me. My yarn doesn’t ask questions!
“Keep Clam and Knit On”? I need some knitting therapy myself this week. Too busy to find the time but I’m taking some this weekend.
Same here, but I try to get in a little bit on my commute. But lookout weekend
I can relate to the storms and how knitting helps bring the calming winds! You are so real and so inspiring! I look forward to messages weekly.
Reblogged this on The Confessions of a Yarnho and commented:
“When life presents a challenge I knit” that was true then and is true to this day. I mean it from my core when I say knitting has saved my life
~GG
It is beautiful to read a bit of your herstory, and even more beautiful to be along for the day to day moments now. You are such a beautiful soul.
I even knit when there is no challenge girl…it is how I get in touch with the creative side of My Creator and I dig it!!
I hope you have had a wonderful weekend and that your week is smooth and may there always be knitting involved 😀
Yes I am happy you are here with me as well. I too knit all he time..very limited times can you find me without my needles. Enjoy the remainder of this weekend my friend!
Thank you! YAH for knitting!!
Gale, you may not believe how many tears rolled out of my eyes reading this. thank you for all of them and for hope… stay blessed and knit coz you want, knit, coz you love…not coz you must.
hugs,
Oh first…feel this cyber hug!!! second..I love that “knit coz you want, knit coz you love..not coz you must” I am there I love it! and you for posting *smooches*
GG, you bring tears to my eyes! I do knit more today than ever before. I have alot of time on my hands. For over 50 years I worked a lot!! Raised my 3 children. I did needlepoint.
When I was 29 my mom passed away! It was beyond devastating! My husband understood somewhat how I felt. I told him I lost my best friend! He was a little startled & tried to understand. My mom had made an afghan – while she was dying! I decided to make the same afghan. Panels of org., gld., & brn. I made it in the moss stitch!! And it was really good. I was going to give it back to my dad. He said that it was ok for me to keep it. 2 blankets, 46 yrs. later & the blankets in dire need of help! Gaye, you are someone who gives others a lift & an incentive to better themselves. You have been an eye opener! I am going to get those blankets out & repair them…. of course I have 3 children & 7 g-children. I might have to make a few more!
Thank you Gaye! I knew you were my new best friend! 😊
Oh what history!! And imagine the memories of whoever is blessed to get it once it’s repaired? Those are happy tears, tears of understanding, let me out! I do all the time. Juts not on the yarn! 😂😘
Oh. I have goosebumps and teary eyes. And you’ve only been knitting for 5 years? I just starting knitting because I was bored…!
LOL I love you!!
Love this post
Girl, you know we were all there in the beginning saying DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!! Mel has no time for us lately because she is traveling and getting her French toast tan on, and more importantly is deeply in love, but I am so glad she pushed you to do this and since then we have all posted pics of us in our GGmadeit creations! We love you and your amazing talent and now it is out there for all the world to see and you are getting the attention and love you so richly deserve. Knit on my dear friend, love you, HUGS!!!
Don’t make me cry!! I love you!