Anne nodded. She was glad that he was taking it slow and giving her time to offer instructions. "Here..." she reached out and changed the position of his hands a little, showing him how to move them more efficiently. "Now, carry on until you reach here." She pointed at a part in the row above where the pattern changed.

She had never seen a boy knit before, let alone taught one, and she had never met one who even wanted to learn. But rather than shock her, it fascinated her. She glanced up at the fair face. He fascinated her.