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! :)