Knitting is good for your mind. The thought processes used in knitting will keep your brain exercised and healthy - think of it like as mental yoga.
Knitting is good for your body. When you knit, you can't snack. Okay, you really can, but you are not as likely to engage in snacking when engrossed in a project. If you haven't seen the Yoplait Yogurt commercial about the woman who knits to stay thin, check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAHWyoZFI00
Knitting keeps your hands and fingers nimble. Also, with the added exercise of your fingertips, your nails could grow more quickly. However, that might cause a dilemma, time out to give yourself a manicure or knit, knit, knit - you be the judge. But on that note, knitting has been suggested as a way for someone to break the nasty habit of nail biting - yuck!
Knitting relieves stress. We all have stress in our lives and knitting can help you with the release of your daily stresses. It is easy to get lost in your project - the rhythmic sound of the needles and movement of the stitches as they are moved from one needle to the other - ahhhhh, just thinking of it lowers the blood pressure. Some might feel a bit stressed as they learn the art of knitting, but it will finally become a relaxing craft for you to enjoy for years to come.
The fun begins when you are planning your project. Looking through patterns, discovering new yarns, imagining the finished product, are all part of the enjoyment.
Knitting is good for your spirit. There is a wonderful feeling of accomplishment when you complete a project. Whether is a gift or something for you or your home, that knitted item is something you created from sticks and fibers.
Knitting for a charity, like Project Linus, Hats for the Homeless, and many others, warms the soul.
Knitting can save you money. Saving money makes you feel good, right? Knitting your gifts saves money and shows the recipient that they are loved enough to have received something made by hand. Yarn can get expensive, but there isn't any need to fall into that trap. Many yarns at craft stores just as good as those from the fancy knitting stores.
Watch for coupons to your favorite place to purchase yarn - just remember to purchase enough from the same dye lot. Think about selling your knitted wares - then you have a self-supporting habit!
How cute are these "yarn" cones?Would you rather knit than eat ice cream?
I certainly would!
Better yet, how about having your yarn and eating it too!
If yarn could be eaten, I would personally be able to feed
a small nation with the "stash" I have collected.
Happy Knitting!!!
