My Grandpa Knit Them

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My Grandpa Fritshaw knit. Grandma got him started to give him something to do in the winter. He mostly knit mitts and socks. If you are a Fritshaw, you have at one time proudly worn an item that Grandpa knit.

I loved when people used to ask me, "Where did you get your mitts?" I reveled in telling them my grandpa made them and seeing the look on their face when I did it. In fact, most of the time people would think I said my grandma made them. And it would take a few, slowly enunciated words to get them back on track.

Grandpa Fritshaw made these socks. I want to have them forever, but I know my Grandpa is looking down at me thinking, "Jordan, those socks were meant to be worn." So as some sort of compromise I wear them, but only on special occasions.

Yesterday was one of those special occasions. Those socks represent comfort and love. And you can never have enough of that.

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  1. AngieMay 2, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    That's really cool :) I have a few cherished items that my grandma knit for me over the years, and now that I knit, it helps put into perspective all the time and love that went into them.

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  2. AnonymousMay 2, 2012 at 8:21 AM

    Lol, I still have a pair of mitts Grandpa knit me. I have worn one complete through the thumb but refuse to let them go!

    Jes

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  3. CHMay 3, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    My Grandma has been knitting me socks for years - they wear out fast and get holes in the heels easily. Save them for special occassions, that is a great idea :) I love the picture you added of your Grandpa - great post!!

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