Source: Wintergirls
“As I get older, I just prefer to knit.”
Tracey Ullman (1959) English-born actress, comedian, singer, dancer, screenwriter, producer, director, author and businesswoman
"Q&A: Tracey Ullman" http://www.newsweek.com/newsmakers-127011 (Newsweek, 19 September 2004)
“I want a sword not a knitting needle
-Kalen”
David Eddings book The Diamond Throne
Source: The Diamond Throne
“You don't knit because you are patient. You are patient because you knit.”
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (1968) Canadian writer
Things I Learned From Knitting
“Son, suppose you tend to your knitting and I tend to mine.”
Robert A. Heinlein book Double Star
Double Star (1956)
“I recognize that knitting can improve my mood in trying circumstances”
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (1968) Canadian writer
Source: At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
“I will continue to freak out my children by knitting in public. It's good for them.”
Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (1968) Canadian writer
Source: At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
“I do wish you wouldn't argue with me when I'm knitting.”
Gerald Durrell book My Family and Other Animals
Source: My Family and Other Animals
“Our souls are knit. We are one person, James.”
Cassandra Clare book Clockwork Prince
Source: Clockwork Prince
“Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together.”
Ray Charles (1930–2004) American musician
Roughing It, p. 155
Brother Ray : Ray Charles' Own Story (1978)
Context: Affluence separates people. Poverty knits 'em together. You got some sugar and I don't; I borrow some of yours. Next month you might not have any flour; well, I'll give you some of mine.
That's how my band made it. We swam through a lot of shit together, we swallowed a lot of pride, but we managed to do what we needed to do.
