It's Official! "We" are a knitting circle!

Last night was our first meeting and it was so awesome to see so many people with "like" minds coming together. I saw a beautiful scarf being created, a baby blanket knitted with loving hands, an adorable pink toddler sweater for a sweet four year old daughter. Our new knitters were learning how to cast-on and knit. It wasn't long before all were talking and smiling and helping each other. As a community, we were coming together for fun, friendship and learning an Art that will not be forgotten. It was exciting to see all eighteen hands crafting and enjoying our first knitting circle. "We" are the Chicks With Sticks Knitting Circle!

Everything Old Is New Again!

See what CBS News says about the health benefits of knitting! Click here  to watch the CBS video. Now, we can all unite and knit guilt-free!

The Knitter's Hand Workout!

Here are some simple exercises for those hands that craft.  I've used them both before and during knitting and I can tell you, they really do work.  Check them out for yourself here and see if they make a difference to you!

Top Ten Reasons To Love Knitting

 It's so easy.  Knitting is a combination of two stitches, knit and purl.

2.  It's addictively creative.  We are inspired by the thrill of making  something from scratch.

3.  It's can actually exercise and tone your arms, shoulders and back!

4.  It can make gift-giving a job.   Our lovingly hands make a special gift for someone we love!

5.  Friendships that are born out of knitting run deep. Knitters Unite!

6.  It can beat the economic crunch!  It's a relatively inexpensive way to get a high-quality wardrobe.

7.  It keeps you sharp!  Concentration, coordination and attention to detail makes a brain healthy.

8.  Minor knitting achievements are genius!

9.  It feeds out imagination.  There's always something new to try!

10. It helps calm us down!  The greatest rewards are patience and relaxation!

Make Your Own Needles!

Making your own knitting needles can be fun and rewarding. Here are a few pictures of my handcrafted needles. It's easy, inexpensive and fun! Follow this link and you'll be knitting with your own beautiful handcrafted needles in no time!