Hi and welcome, I'm Julie - wife, mum of 2 and knitter. My son is severely autistic and so life is a bit of a rollercoaster ride. I write a little about our experiences in the hope of helping others in a similar situation and to give a little insight into some aspects of life with an autistic child. I also write a lot about knitting about which I'm passionate - it has helped keep me sane through some of the more difficult times with my son.
I trained as a graphic designer and since graduating I've worked as an illustrator, in sales & marketing and more recently as full-time mum and part time knitter. When I was 9 my Mum and Gangan taught me to knit and I've never really stopped. I knit to stay sane, express my creativity and simply because I love it.
A little bit about me:
I like the quiet life. I like listening to music - Ludovico Einaudu on a sunny Sunday morning, Nick Drake when it's raining or I'm down and Jack Johnson when I feel full of life and want to dance with the children. I like drinking tea from a nice cup, eating and cooking good food; homemade cake, cold rhubarb crumble, goat cheese, tomatoes and I like wine (a lot).
I like being outdoors, especially the smells of mushroomy earth, cut grass and thyme and the sounds of birdsong and the wind in the trees. I like hills and woods, camping and the sound of rain on your tent when you're warm & dry inside. I like knitting, singing when I'm happy, reading other people's blogs, warm socks and I love my children.
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