iheartchocolate

[Kelley Petkun]

Wouldn't you think that this would be one of the first Ravelry names taken? Knitting? Chocolate? Well, you would be so wrong!!

Let's go back a couple of years to a lovely spot in Mexico. I'm sitting by the pool with Xena, knitting away on something when a young girl and her brother come up to me and ask if they can say, "Hi" to Xena.

Of course Xena is doing her wiggle/wiggle thing which translates into, "Oh boy, new slaves to pet me!"

Stella, and her brother Jack, stayed around for long enough for me to learn that Stella and her mother had tried knitting a few times but never really fell in love with it!

Of course, I had extra yarn and needles for just this situation. Over the next couple of days, the three of us enjoyed knitting sessions by the pool.

We've kept in touch - even got together when Bob and I were in Los Angeles. A couple of weeks ago Stella sent me a note saying she had been knitting quite a lot lately. I suggested that she join Ravelry and - Can you believe it? - she was able to get the name iheartchocolate.

Please drop by and "Friend" Stella. Her Ravelry space is very blank right now. I think she needs a little bit of encouragement. Maybe suggest a couple of Groups that would be particularly good for a beginning knitter and/or a young knitter.

Thanks!

[AudKnits]

I love the story, as well as the photos of Xena and Stella. Stella is lucky you came along to introduce you to such a wonderful obsession hobby.

[Jeanne Fangman]

I think Knit Pick Lovers should be the first group Stella joins!

[Knit4Many]

I love her Ravelry name. Can you imagine your face when she logs on and see all our friend requests? Fun!! Hope she joins us here too.

[Tara Addesa]

Really Is a CutE Story :) I Think Little Miss Chocolate Will be Overwhelmed with New Friends This Week :) hmm Wonder if the Nick QueenOfChocolate is Still Available ?? BG

[KnitterGirl39]

Great story! I sent a friend request to her. She should come to the KP community too!

[Xena]

Thank you for the apples Peggy! Yummy!!!

[Susan the Blue Lake Knitter]

Kelley, How wonderful that you could introduce Stella and her daughter to the wonderful art of knitting! I sent a friend request, but I would imagine she would be happier over here at KP! ♥s

[Peggy]

Great story Kelley. I befriended Stella. It's so nice she can share knitting with her mom:)

[cherylbwaters]

This is one of the best stories yet! She looks like a lovely young lady. And she is now on my friend list in Ravelry. I ♥ chocolate too! ♥c

[Peggy Stuart]

I will be happy to "friend" anyone named "iheartchocolate! And Stella looks like a good friend, too. Here's something for Xena, because she worked hard modeling for the camera--