The Benefits of Knitting

Knitting requires a little bit of skill and a lot of determination, however once you learn the art of knitting and pearling, it becomes a wonderful pastime. Once you master the art of knitting there are a number of things that you could put your hand to. You could use you talent to make some extra dollars that are sure to come in handy. Knitting sweaters and trendy teenage clothing is also a good pastime and then you could also buy second hand wool at a charity shop; most of the time they still have their labels on and are sold at throw away prices. Knit some dolls clothing and some household articles like a tea cozy, pretty doilies, blankets, socks, scarves, shawls etc and have a car boot sale. Everything depends on the extent of your creativity.

There are a number of knitting magazines out there that abound with fresh ideas. Add a personal touch to your birthday and Christmas presents and present your near and dear ones with various pieces of knitted garments, they are sure to appreciate your lovely gift. If you feel that you would like to perform an act of charity and put your knitting to some use you could go a step further and try to teach differently-abled women and children the art of knitting. This is something that would bring you immense joy that no amount of money could buy.

Today there are a huge number of people who either have high blood pressure or who are simply stressed out.  Knitting could help you relax. Even if you have a full time job, when you want to relax, just pick up your knitting needles and try knitting something for your children or for your home. It does not matter if you take an age to complete it; what matters is that it calms your nerves and helps you unwind.

If you are grandparent you could probably pass on this knitting talent to your grand children, they would be eager to learn from you and with a lot of patience and encouragement you could teach them this wonderful art and leave behind a legacy. Knitting is a wonderful exercise for the old; as it helps them move the intrinsic muscles of their hand and will most certainly go a long way in preventing them from contacting arthritis. It will also help old people keep their minds sharp and they would be able to remain focused, if they try out different patterns. As they will also be using their eyes more than they normally do, their eye sight is bound to benefit as well.

About the Author

Daniel Blinman is writing on behalf of Cocoon Knit; who are Yarn Suppliers and sell Knitting Wool