May 29 2008
Knitting is fun!
Have you ever heard people say “You’re knitting? That’s for old people!”? I know I have heard that loads of times. Well, knitting isn’t for old people anyone. It’s hip! It’s popping! It’s loads of fun!
If you have your needles, some yarn and your pattern, you can create 
all sorts of things. I have made bags, leg warmers, socks, hats, blankets, loads of dishcloths, cell phone cozy, and more. I have two dishcloths and a bag on the needles right now. I use bright, vibrant colors. I use different types of yarn. I change out my needles for larger or smaller sizes. 
Changing these things are what makes it all fun!
There are lots of places to find patterns of projects that are fun and hip! Do a search online for knitting patterns. You’ll find all sorts of things for free. Visit a local bookstore to find magazines. They have several patterns in there.
These are places online that I go to all the time for things.
Ravelry
HGTV
Michael’s
Parents.com
AllCrafts.com
Knitting Pattern Central
Making things for charity is fun too. There are many preemie babies born all the time and they need little hats or blankets to keep them warm. I go to DailyKnitter.com whenever I want to donate things to various charities and I find out what people need.
Remember that finishing items are just as fun as making the item itself. The satisfaction of binding off a project, weaving in those ends and snapping a picture is totally worth all the work put into it. Especially if you’re able to see the recipient wearing or using the item is a wonderful feeling too!
If you finish a project and want to share your photo, LMK and I’ll write about it! TTFN!
