Verity Guiton

Hooks, Dolls and Blankets

My mother always said I was good with my hands. When I was a child, she'd patiently let me French braid her hair for hours at a time. I was fascinated with her knitting and begged her to teach me basic stitches. At school, I fervently made friendship bracelets, which helped me form social connections. I freely handed them out to my peers and taught them how to do it themselves. We spent lunchtimes winding and knotting colourful embroidery thread together.