Sharon Lee Cahill:  She’s not just my Mom, she’s the reason I know how to knit at all…

It all began one day back in 1997, when my Sweet Man and I were first courting in Alaska. 

Andy remarked upon the gorgeous, handknit fisherman’s sweater I was wearing, “Did you make it yourself?”

I burst out laughing, “Me? Nah, my Mom made this with yarn I got in Ireland in 1994. She tried to teach me once when I was little, then again in college. I guess I couldn’t stay put long enough to figure it out…”

“What a shame… Surely your Mother would have loved passing on such a useful and beautiful skill to her Only Daughter!”

Of course, Andy was right… so, I asked my Mom to teach me, and learned to knit just a few months later…

Who was I before I learned to knit?  I can hardly remember… 
Who would I be without the love and support of my Mom? I can hardly guess…

In fact, if  you have ever wondered how I make close to 200 Heirloom Handknit Hats in a year, now you know… my Mom helps me!

So thanks, Mom, and Happy, Happy Birthday!  You bring out the best in me.