Today Primogeniture came home from school with a gift he made for me with his own two hands.
No - not the knitting - the knitting needles! My fourteen-year-old son made them in Technology Shop at the high school. The shop teacher gave him a funny look when he said he wanted to make knitting needles. He had never had that request before! I'm so thrilled. The needles are simply gorgeous and they smell good (made out of cedar). Here are the fine points: Not too short. Not too long. Not too heavy. Not too pointy. Just perfect! They're bigger than a US Size 15. Since they're handmade, they're not an exact number. I have a pair of 12mm needles in my stash and these are approximately the same diameter. I think they'll be perfect for a quick scarf in this thick wool/acrylic fleece blend.
Thank you Primogeniture. I really love my gift.
My goodness, the needles are gorgeous. What a thoughtful and talented young man you have for a son! He knows what his Mom likes!!!!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Friday, October 31, 2008 at 09:33
What a great gift! his uncle would be proud!
Posted by: Pris | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 23:55
those are great..What a great job he did..
Posted by: lulu | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 17:00
What a loving son you have! Enjoy for many, many years!
Posted by: cathy | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 15:06
what a thoughtful son, and a lovely gift.
Posted by: vanessa | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 11:35
He knows what you like!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 09:49
How sweet and thoughtful that is!
A young man that is good to his mother will be good to his wife. And I say Lucky You and Lucky Her!
Posted by: jan | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 08:50
How special! Very thoughtful gift!
Posted by: Betsy | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 08:46
Oh wow, how impressive!!!! What a thoughtful gift.
Posted by: Karen | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 08:27
So precious!!
Posted by: Michelle | Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 08:20
That is so special!!
Posted by: rohanknitter | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 22:18
What a wonderful gift! That's one cool kid you've got.
Posted by: Shanti | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 21:29
That is so sweet!
Posted by: Teresa | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 19:59
that's one smart son you have. love the needles.
Posted by: Messy Karen | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 19:07
How gorgeous! You are one lucky Mom!
Posted by: Donna | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 19:02
Hugs for a great kid! Those needles will make your knitting bag smell Marvelous!
Tell him I still use the rolling pin my great-grandfather carved for his bride. Wooden gifts rock!
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 18:50
Oh, my goodness! What a gift to be treasured for life! Maybe someday they'll be passed down to a granddaughter (or grandson!) that you've taught to knit.
You have very cool sons, but you knew that already. ;-)
Posted by: Renna | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 18:27
Lucky you! Those are a great gift.
Posted by: Kat | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 18:20
You'll cherish those needles forever :)
Posted by: hakucho | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 17:35
He did a great job with the needles and you will treasure them forever. I guess you'll be adding another project to your list of WIPs! :-)
Posted by: Joanne | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 16:42
What a thoughtful son! Yeah!
Posted by: Ellen | Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 16:35