k2tog
Knit two together - or in this case, Two knit together.
Long ago - before hubby and I moved to Alaska - so, about 30 years ago now - we lived in Ohio. And, while Alaska winters can be harsh and they last a long time, Ohio winters are very cold as well.
So, hubby and I each began to knit sweaters together - he, knitting one for me and I, knitting one for him. We chose a simple pattern - k2, p2 throughout - because this was his first project ever. And, he worked so very hard on my sweater. Somewhere (this was back in the day - you know, BEFORE digital cameras) we have pictures of us knitting together.
I recall that many of his pictures showed him concentrating madly - sticks held tightly - a slight grimace on his face - and tongue peeking out from between his teeth.
Being a more established knitter, I finished his sweater first - then had to finish my own. He got all of the pieces done, but I sewed the seams and then cast on and knitted the turtleneck/roll collar.
The sweaters came to Alaska with us - and we were grateful to have them in the drafty trailer where we lived the first nine months of our Alaskan life. They also came in very handy whenever we went out on a boat fishing - the wind can be pretty chilly coming off the Cook Inlet waves, let me tell you.
I wish I could tell you where the sweaters are now - I CAN tell you this - neither of us could wear them still. Too many body changes over the years.
But what I do have is many fond memories - of knitting together - and of the joys it brought both of us. That is priceless, my friends. Truly priceless.
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