Healthy Hobby - Knitting

Just before Christmas, I asked my mother in law to teach me how to knit.  She is a very talented woman and makes all kinds of beautiful things and really enjoys it too!  She knits, crochets and quilts.  I thought starting simple would be a good idea, so I asked her to teach me how to knit.



I was a good student.  I wanted to learn, it took some time to get the tension right and to finish some projects.  My first project was a dishcloth and it was a great feeling to finish.  But I have a made a few a more since and they look better and better.  Just last week, I finish my first big project a scarf for my husband.  It looks great and he wears it with pride. 

Now, I'm hooked!!  I am working on another scarf but this time with a pattern.  I have seen so many other projects that I can't wait to start like circle scarves and maybe even a sweater.  But I'm really finding this is a great creative outlet and a stress reliever too. 

Being a stay at home mom with 3 little kids can get crazy and I was feeling kind of cooped up at home some days.  This is an activity that I find calming and it also gives me a great sense of accomplishment.

If you don't have a mother in law or someone in your life to teach you how to knit, there are some great videos on youtube