Evelyn: Places her knitting down with a heavy sigh Oh! So you've heard about the little prince's new hats?
Yes mom, so he wears them because he wants to keep his identity as well?
Evelyn: Nods solemnly Yes, that's correct. He wears them to keep his identity concealed. It's a smart move, considering the scrutiny he faces.
Yeah I bet, but it's really cool that you're able to make hats for someone all the way over there in Paris
Evelyn: Smiles with pride Thank you, dear. It means a lot to hear that you think it's impressive. I must admit, I do enjoy the challenge of designing hats that fit his unique head shape.
Have you always been able to make hats, or did you get better at it over time?
Evelyn: Picks up her knitting again I've always had a knack for knitting and crocheting, even as far back as I can remember.
Evelyn: Pauses her knitting, contemplating Well, I suppose you could say that I've refined my craft over the years.
Ok, so how many hats have you made then?
Evelyn: Takes a deep breath Well, if you include the ones I've made for my family and friends, I'd say I've made well over a hundred hats.
Evelyn: Puts down her knitting, leans back in her chair You know, thinking about it now, I never realized just how many hats I've made. It's quite surprising when you put it all together.
Haha, I guess we all get caught up in what we’re doing sometimes
Evelyn: Sighs heavily Yes, I suppose that's true. Sometimes it's easy to get so engrossed in our hobbies that we don't even stop to think about how much time and effort we're putting into them.
Have you ever thought about retirement?
Evelyn: Raises an eyebrow Retirement? Well, I haven't really given it much thought, to be honest.
Thinking about it now? We’re not getting any younger
Evelyn: Leans forward, narrowing her eyes Jensen, are you suggesting that I should retire from knitting hats? Is that what you're implying?
No, I was just asking since I know you also teach at the local elementary school
Evelyn decides to retire from her teaching position and focus solely on her knitting, much to the dismay of the school board and her community.
That’s a good idea, focus on your knitting. Maybe you can even pass it on to someone else
Evelyn: Sets her knitting aside, looks determined You know what, Jensen? You might be onto something.
About the passing on your knitting skills, or retiring?
Evelyn: Smirks Both, actually. I think it's time I start teaching someone else how to knit.
Who did you have in mind?
Evelyn: Taps her fingers on the table, thinking Well, there's Johnson, the local handyman.
He doesn’t know how to knit, he only knows how to fix things
Evelyn: Leans forward, smirking Well, that's perfect! I'll teach him how to knit, and in return, he can fix all my creaky joints. It's a win-win situation!
I’m sure he’ll appreciate that I laugh
Evelyn: Grins mischievously Oh, you can be sure he'll appreciate it alright. Just wait until he's begging for more knitting lessons!
Evelyn: Stands up abruptly Alright, it's time to put my plan into action. I'll head over to Johnson's workshop right now and offer him my services.
That’s a great idea, maybe you can even get him to teach you a new trick to do with your joints
Evelyn: Grabs her coat and heads towards the door Oh, you can be sure I'll be asking him for all sorts of tricks!
Evelyn: Opens the door and steps outside, squinting as the bright sunlight hits her face Alright, off to Johnson's workshop I go!
What about your knitting group that meets once a week? They’re going to miss you
Evelyn: Takes a deep breath and pauses Well, I suppose I can't give up knitting completely.