Photo Credit: Photo Courtesy of Kelly Knight Allen
Substitute Needles Her Way Into The Fall Season
September 29, 2022
Substitute Kelly Knight Allen enjoys specializing in the hobby of needlework in her free time, bringing smiles to both her and the people she gifts them to.
The art of crochet and embroidery first caught Knight’s attention when she was just eight years old. Watching her mother do embroidery and her neighbor crochet, she soon began learning the technique, starting her lifelong talent and passion for it.
Knight specializes in crocheting different items along with doing needlepoint, embroidery and cross stitch. Most of which she learned from her mother and neighbor, but now watches videos to catch new patterns to tackle.
“I crochet afghans, baby blankets, scarves, hats and stuffed animals,” Knight said. “For me they are easy gifts to make and I also just enjoy staying busy.”
Along with making things to keep busy, Knight specializes in making things for those close to her and is currently planning to make a Christmas tree skirt for a close friend. The item she is most proud of is an afghan she made as a wedding gift for an alumni couple that took her about three to four weeks to make.
“They were members of the Sparkman High School band when my oldest son was in school, who became very special to me,” Knight said. “They are expecting their first child at any time, and I made a baby blanket and a lovey for the baby.”
Knight enjoys using this hobby as a way to relax. Along with her favorite aspect being the ability to share her love for those around her through the gifts she makes.
“I enjoy my hobby because for me it is relaxing and I can do it just about anywhere,” Knight said. “And I so enjoy making people smile when they receive something I have made”
After finishing one piece, Knight searches for the next piece that catches her eye, never missing the chance to learn something new or put a smile on someone’s face.
“When I finish a piece I usually go through the process of washing and drying it and checking to see that everything is good, after that I am looking for something else to get involved in,” Knight said. “Another afghan or a cross stitch, unless something comes up I usually jump into the next project, always looking for new patterns.”
