Why learn to knit

I'd like to teach the world to sing...um...er...knit

I'd like to teach the world to knit,

In perfect purl and plain,

I'd like to teach the world to knit,

So you'll never go in sane.

'Cause the world today,

Is full of stress,

So cast on now,

I'll lend you a hand,

And we'll knit our worries away.

Reasons to knit are as many and varied as knitters themselves.

Here are but a few:

-In a world dominated by cold steel walking into a yarn shop is a treat for your senses - very seductive.

-Running contrary to our high-tech. time-stressed lives knitting gives you a reason to slow down.

-Knitting reveals the knitter's individuality while they develop their creativity.

-Knitted items make a thoughtful unique gift that show you were really thinking of the recipient.

-Is your back longer than most? Is one of your arms shorter than the other? Every body is unique. Are you frustrated that sweaters never seem to fit. Knit your own - the prefect solution.

-Do you smoke? Do you want to stop? Keep your hands busy by knitting.

-Is the workday commute getting to you? Pick up knitting and you won't simply entertain yourself but also those around you.

-Knitting will develop your self-esteem. One simple phrase: "What a beautiful sweater."

-Do you want to challenge yourself and watch your skills develop - knit.

-Knitting is portable. You can take it anywhere: hockey games, the beach, to meetings, out camping, anywhere.

-Knitting crosses the generation gap: I learnt to knit from my Grandma: sixty years my senior.

-Knitting improves your fine motor skills.

-Do you suffer from stiff hand joints? Many Doctor's recommend knitting.

-Ensure that an ancient craft survives: knit.