Karla Stephan: Weaving a way out of quarantine
March 17, 2021
Junior Karla Stephan ripped open the wrapping on her grandmother’s Christmas gift to her, revealing a shiny pair of knitting needles and a handmade sweater. Since then, her grandmother has taught Stephan how to knit, an activity she’s come to cherish because of its usefulness and for how it has strengthened her bond with her relatives.
Over winter break, the two worked together to weave a little green bag, Stephan’s first knitting project.
“I wanted to learn how to knit because it looked really cool and I wanted to make unique pieces for myself,” she said. “I feel like I also wanted something sentimental that I could make with my grandma and have to keep later.”
Though Stephan’s grandmother has been living with her for a few years, Stephan’s busy schedule limited the hours she spent at home before the pandemic. The quarantine has gifted Stephan the opportunity to get closer with her grandmother and enjoy the simplicity of weaving.
“Quarantine gave me the time and the boredom to do these tasks that I wouldn’t have done in the school year,” Stephan said. “I’m really glad I was able to learn; it’s super relaxing.”