People always ask, “Why are you knitting?” And we all have the socially acceptable answers: “Because it’s fun–really”, “To keep my hands busy”, “I like to make things.” But we knitters know down deep there are other reasons that only other knitters will understand…
To improve our relationships.
How many times instead of saying what’s on your mind, you keep knitting instead?
Card was originally from Oatmeal Studios but it doesn’t look like it’s still available.
It’s Relaxation With Benefits
From the novel No Ordinary Matter by Jenny McPhee
Survival
Deep down, when the zombie apocalypse comes and all the stores are closed, we can break out our yarn stash and be hailed as king.
Knitting – it’s not a hobby. It’s a post apocalyptic life skill. Click here to view on mugs, tshirts, tote bags, and more.
We like helping others
We hate drama
Because we are easily bored
To avoid less fun things by doing something useful
Housework is for those who don’t know how to knit. View on mugs, tshirts, tote bags, more
For our mental health
Knitting – Cheaper than therapy. Available on tshirts, mugs, totes, more
To save lives
See this item and others on Etsy.
But ulitmately, we know the question doesn’t really matter because
To Knit or Not to Knit. View on journals, tote bags, mugs, and more
