Why?

WHY KNITTING??

1. Knitting makes a difference - receiving a handknitted blanket, jumper or toy lets someone know that they are loved – that someone in the world cares about them!
2. Knitting is easy!!  Once you have started you will never look back – just give it a shot – there are patterns for all skill levels so try the ‘never know til you try it” pattern and go from there!
3. Knitting is cool! – even Vogue publishes a knitting magazine!
4. Knitting brings people together - If you have never knitted before – find someone that is ‘super savvy’ – bond over knitting lessons and once you can knit – why don’t you still meet each week/month and pray and knit!
5. Knitting makes useless time useful! Whether you spend time on public transport; watch too much TV; wait in doctor’s offices; wait for the bus; wait for your kids to finish soccer practice, dance class etc rather than make that wasted time – knit something for someone and change the world while watching TV.
6. Knitting provides a creative outlet – The mere act of creating something from scratch not only gives a huge sense of satisfaction but also allows you a creative outlet as you pick the colours of the wool and see your knitting form under your hands.
7. Knitting is portable – you can take it anywhere!
8. Knitting is therapeutic – truly!! Knitting is good for you! Some people believe it can lower high blood pressure, relieve back pain and generally add to your wellbeing by relaxing your mind and body.
9. Knitting gives you free hand lotion - all that lanolin – of course you have to use real wool for that but hey – we can dream!!
10. Knitting relieves stress – Some doctors recommend knitting to relieve stress – not only is the repetitive action of knitting soothing to the mind it can give you the time to go through the issues of the day and process them!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have at knittingsisterhood@hillsong.com