I just wanted to send out a quick message adding one more joyous reason to knit. As you know, if you watched my "Why I Knit" video, one of the reasons I picked up knitting was due to the financial struggle of going out and purchasing birthday presents every year. However, as time passed, I began to not only appreciate knitting on birthdays because of the savings, but also because of the special essence in receiving something hand made.
Tomorrow is one of my best friend's birthday, and the only thing she wanted from me was a knitted toy. So I picked up my knitting needles and the five knitting books I own, and began flipping through them to find a pattern of a small creature that reflected what our friendship was and our goofy companionship (I will post a picture of my completed artwork upon completion).
Anyways, getting back on topic, I am writing this with the main point of gratitude to the art of knitting. It provides me with this joy I have in making my friend's birthday/holiday/random presents. In addition, it is a process that adds to my finger fitness and to the whole significance of the gift.
So I summon you, think about it, and decide....is it time for you to buy some knitting needles yet?
