Knitting | Alec Satin

Knitting

Over a dozen years the Starbucks in Jackson Heights, Queens became a regular morning meeting place for a group of locals. One of our dear friends from that time, Tom Hall, a retired priest, was an avid needleworker. He had a habit of making and giving handmade afghan blankets to all kinds of people, and in so doing, touched people all over the world. His example inspired me to learn to knit. Since then, knitting has become a beloved constant in my life. Thank you, Tom. I particularly love to knit bears and other animal creatures as gifts to friends with children (and for the friends themselves).

Question: Are you still meeting? Sadly, no. The CVD policies destroyed the group as normal face-to-face interactions were banned in NYC.