The Strathaven residents knit the past. So much of the past that the past has become
The Knitting Room.
Why?
Says Dot, "I don't think they thought we could do this kind of work. I think it's wonderful - it makes you feel good. You don't feel as though you're just sitting here doing nothing - that's the worst thing out".

There's something about a knitted cake that just freaks me the fuck out.
ReplyDeleteMaybe because it's borderline psychotic? I hope these people knitted a fucking therapist for themselves. Because sometimes doing nothing is a lot better than acting crazy...
ReplyDeleteAt least they have a knitted bible to bring them spiritual succour.
ReplyDeleteCan you get hair balls from eating knitted food?
ReplyDeleteYou'd actually have knit balls then, wouldn't you?
ReplyDeleteThey could knit some balls for the guy who got his ripped off
ReplyDeleteMy mum collects beanie babies and other annoying gonks and fluff-monsters. I was just trying to clarify exactly what it was that horrified me so much about these pictures...then I realised. They remind me of the living room.
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