I cannot believe that I am on 8/13 reflections, this time and semester has flown by.
This reflection is an update on what I am doing, learning and experiencing throughout this entire assignment.
As of today here’s what I have completed.
1. 1. Started and restarted a hat with the knit stitch many times
2. 2. Gave up on a hat due to boring learning
3. 3. Decided that I am going to learn many different stitches through making small swatches
4. 4. Made 2 swatches, one knit stitch and one purl stitch
5. 5. Had a knitting lesson
I had the realization today that I do not have much physical proof of my learning. Yes, I have learned a lot, but I really only have two small swatches to prove it. This gave me a panicky feeling and I rushed to learn some more stitches. I then realized that this assignment isn’t about physical outcomes of learning, nor is it even about knitting; it is about my process of learning and putting myself in a situation where I am a new learning discovering things as I am learning.
My roommates seem to poke fun at me whenever I am sitting on the couch at nighttime knitting; now that I am getting sort of proficient at this process; I feel that they are genuinely interested. This, to me, is recognition that I am learning, that they don’t see me as an awkward goof on the couch trying to knit, rather someone who is creating something.
Today’s Mood: Relaxed
For now...
Daniel
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