Remington
Posted on | February 3, 2008 | 20 Comments
Shirley May (Beasley) Remington
Linda May (Remington) Chase
Melinda (Chase) Hunt
I love how our names are tied to one another. I love how my knitting ties me to them. Though the exact history of this sweater has been lost over time, it holds no less importance or sentimental worth. It came to me nearly complete, having been knit and partially seamed by one of the first two women. I do not remember Mom working on this particular sweater, so it seems more likely to me that it was Nana’s, but it’s not certain. What is certain, by the look and feel of it – the condition of the yarn and style of the stitch holders, is that it was left unfinished for years. It could have been something that was worked on when I was a child or even before I was born. I wonder why it was never finished, but at the same time I’m rather glad that it wasn’t, so that I could. I took my time with the finishing, seaming it carefully, knitting a collar, picking the perfect buttons. My guess is that this was knit for herself – as the fit of this sweater would have been perfect on either Nana or Mom. And it’s perfect for me. Wearing it, I feel warm, strong, capable, and loved.
I’m calling it Remington.
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February 3rd, 2008 @ 9:53 pm
What a wonderful heirloom to have and so nice that you have given it your touch!….your hair is such a gorgeous colour in the photo too!
February 3rd, 2008 @ 11:59 pm
What a treasure! It looks great on you.
February 4th, 2008 @ 12:41 am
to be able to wear a piece of your heritage/lineage in such a beautiful way is truly special — i hope you get a lot of comfort and warmth out of wearing this.
February 4th, 2008 @ 12:56 am
Man, that’s great. Beautiful sweater.
BTW I patched some jeans the other day – thanks for referring me to the Wardrobe Refashion thing…it’s a great thing to be doing. I posted a little patch tutorial too…now onto some fabric destashing!
February 4th, 2008 @ 1:25 am
Beautiful! It suits you perfectly!
February 4th, 2008 @ 5:48 am
there’s a saying here – i don’t know if it translates well, but it is something like “men make strings, but women tie knots”.
this jacket is definitely a beautiful knot.
February 4th, 2008 @ 9:20 am
It’s beautiful, Mel. I know just what it feels like to get to finish and wear a family object, and I’m glad that you’ve had that experience.
February 4th, 2008 @ 9:33 am
Oh, how lovely! All those delicious cables- I can see you getting a lot of love out of this sweater.
February 4th, 2008 @ 10:40 am
The sweater is beautiful! And what a beautiful story to go with it.
I’m amazed that an unfinished sweater could last for so long. Perhaps it was waiting for you.
February 4th, 2008 @ 11:13 am
What a beautiful thing!
February 4th, 2008 @ 11:54 am
How lucky you are to have a knitting/fiber heritage! If there’s any in mine, I’m not aware of it. I’m sure I’ll be leaving quite a few unfinished items and hope they’ll be given such loving attention as this beautiful sweater!
February 4th, 2008 @ 12:44 pm
Beautiful! Both the sweater and the history. You will be closer to them each time you wear it.
February 4th, 2008 @ 6:06 pm
This is a real treasure; you sure will get a warm feeling and not only by wearing the material but also from the love your mom or nana will have put in it. You’re a lucky woman!
February 4th, 2008 @ 6:32 pm
What a treasure! I know you’ll keep it for your daughter (or daughter-in-law).
And let me just say – I want your hair – the color is divine! Lucky you!
February 4th, 2008 @ 7:06 pm
You all are amazing. Thank you so much for your words & thoughts, they mean an awful lot.
February 5th, 2008 @ 9:32 am
definitely a treasure – it is beautiful!
February 8th, 2008 @ 9:18 am
I can’t imagine a more beautiful gift to leave to leave a loved one.
February 8th, 2008 @ 11:53 am
Another post that just made me smile…so great that you are connected to the women in your family not only by the sweater, but by your talent. It’s a beautiful sweater…and even more beautiful by the fact it’s an instant connection to these women every time you wear it.
February 10th, 2008 @ 10:15 pm
What an utterly special gift to have. Of course, I am crying.
My emotions aside, the sweater is perfect. So classic and timeless. It suits you perfectly. Also, your hair looks great! Wow!
February 18th, 2008 @ 11:05 am
Just perfect. What a great history.