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101 Reasons I Love Knitting

November 11, 2013

I was browsing one of my favorite knitting blogs, Laylock, and saw that Derya had shared a list of 101 reasons why she loves knitting. So I’ve decided to do the same. After you’ve read through my list, share some of the reasons you love to knit by commenting! :)

  1. I feel closer to God (Psalm 139:13)
  2. it helps me not be idle
  3. I can create things people enjoy
  4. it can be engaging
  5. it can be mindless
  6. it’s quiet
  7. it’s relaxing
  8. the possibilities are endless
  9. it’s constant
  10. it helps me think
  11. I can talk to my stitches
  12. they can’t talk back
  13. and neither can my yarn
  14. yarn shops are wonderful
  15. I love working with different fibers
  16. I never grow tired of yarn
  17. the things I can do with knit and purl
  18. I can do skp and it looks the same as ssk
  19. the people I meet
  20. sharing what I’ve learned
  21. it’s portable
  22. I can play with colors and textures
  23. I can make a living at it
  24. designing new things
  25. there’s always something new to learn
  26. Ravelry.com
  27. the feel of needles in my hands
  28. …especially Harmony wood…
  29. the steady rhythm of stitches
  30. I love how the word knitting sounds
  31. it’s an age-old skill
  32. I can do it while watching movies
  33. it’s a canvas
  34. it can be delicate
  35. it can be bold
  36. the places I discover
  37. it’s fun!
  38. it teaches me patience
  39. and determination
  40. it doesn’t criticize when I make a mistake
  41. I can go back and fix my mistakes
  42. it helps me grow
  43. it’s fun with friends
  44. starts conversations
  45. all the fun stuff people create inspired by knitting
  46. and the tools and accessories that can be collected
  47. I can go at my own pace
  48. it changes with my moods
  49. it fuels the handmade revolution
  50. it connects people even through centuries
  51. you can knit outside the box
  52. it’s warm in winter
  53. it’s an amazing way to gift
  54. I love how the word purl is spelled
  55. it’s another language
  56. it’s an addiction
  57. and I never want to recover ;)
  58. working with hand-dyed yarn
  59. it’s a community
  60. everyone has heard of it
  61. it’s for anyone who wants to learn
  62. it’s simple
  63. you can knit with all sorts of materials
  64. it’s patient, waiting for me to pick it up again
  65. it grows with me
  66. there are so many techniques
  67. lace is a wonder to create
  68. cables are irresistible to me
  69. bobbles are fun!
  70. you can never have too many shawls
  71. or fingerless gloves
  72. or hats
  73. or socks
  74. or sweaters
  75. …or hexipuffs for that matter
  76. or even yarn!
  77. everyone always knows what to get me for my birthday
  78. and Christmas :P
  79. it goes so very well with tea
  80. and lattes
  81. and hot chocolate
  82. and cookies
  83. the funny looks I get knitting in public
  84. and the curiosity of those who ask what I’m doing
  85. I can blog about it — woot!!
  86. it makes for great boards on Pinterest
  87. it crosses social lines
  88. and bridges cultures
  89. you can knit something for anyone
  90. you can feel the love that was knit into each gift
  91. I won’t ever put it down for long
  92. you can have as many projects going as you want
  93. knitting got me into yarn-dyeing — yay!
  94. and that, too, has brought some fun people into my life
  95. long-tail cast-on
  96. trying new yarns
  97. getting to touch color
  98. the cute little V’s of stockinette stitch
  99. and the bumps purl stitches make
  100. the metamorphosis of blocking
  101. it can be a life-long journey

P.S. ~ this list has been in the works since May. I’ve added to it little by little until finally it’s done! :)

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