
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! :)
- I feel closer to God (Psalm 139:13)
- it helps me not be idle
- I can create things people enjoy
- it can be engaging
- it can be mindless
- it’s quiet
- it’s relaxing
- the possibilities are endless
- it’s constant
- it helps me think
- I can talk to my stitches
- they can’t talk back
- and neither can my yarn
- yarn shops are wonderful
- I love working with different fibers
- I never grow tired of yarn
- the things I can do with knit and purl
- I can do skp and it looks the same as ssk
- the people I meet
- sharing what I’ve learned
- it’s portable
- I can play with colors and textures
- I can make a living at it
- designing new things
- there’s always something new to learn
- Ravelry.com
- the feel of needles in my hands
- …especially Harmony wood…
- the steady rhythm of stitches
- I love how the word knitting sounds
- it’s an age-old skill
- I can do it while watching movies
- it’s a canvas
- it can be delicate
- it can be bold
- the places I discover
- it’s fun!
- it teaches me patience
- and determination
- it doesn’t criticize when I make a mistake
- I can go back and fix my mistakes
- it helps me grow
- it’s fun with friends
- starts conversations
- all the fun stuff people create inspired by knitting
- and the tools and accessories that can be collected
- I can go at my own pace
- it changes with my moods
- it fuels the handmade revolution
- it connects people even through centuries
- you can knit outside the box
- it’s warm in winter
- it’s an amazing way to gift
- I love how the word purl is spelled
- it’s another language
- it’s an addiction
- and I never want to recover ;)
- working with hand-dyed yarn
- it’s a community
- everyone has heard of it
- it’s for anyone who wants to learn
- it’s simple
- you can knit with all sorts of materials
- it’s patient, waiting for me to pick it up again
- it grows with me
- there are so many techniques
- lace is a wonder to create
- cables are irresistible to me
- bobbles are fun!
- you can never have too many shawls
- or fingerless gloves
- or hats
- or socks
- or sweaters
- …or hexipuffs for that matter
- or even yarn!
- everyone always knows what to get me for my birthday
- and Christmas :P
- it goes so very well with tea
- and lattes
- and hot chocolate
- and cookies
- the funny looks I get knitting in public
- and the curiosity of those who ask what I’m doing
- I can blog about it — woot!!
- it makes for great boards on Pinterest
- it crosses social lines
- and bridges cultures
- you can knit something for anyone
- you can feel the love that was knit into each gift
- I won’t ever put it down for long
- you can have as many projects going as you want
- knitting got me into yarn-dyeing — yay!
- and that, too, has brought some fun people into my life
- long-tail cast-on
- trying new yarns
- getting to touch color
- the cute little V’s of stockinette stitch
- and the bumps purl stitches make
- the metamorphosis of blocking
- 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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