i was instantly hooked

when i started learning to knit this past winter. i absolutely love it. i love to be creative and i especially enjoy doing things with my hands. but, the biggest thing knitting actually provides is relaxation. it really is the most zen thing i do. its my time to be quiet, to meditate, to sink in to the rythym of the needles and my body. you can't help but be in the moment when you're knitting, so for me it helps me melt away the day and clear my thoughts. i get excited picking out new yarn and projects that i want to create for others. i had hopes to knit christmas presents for everyone, but i've definitely fallen short. i have made a scarf for a friend's birthday and i am very close to finishing a three more scarfs for christmas. i made a baby blanket for nikki's little one, lily, but it hasn't been finished yet and i've started making felted knit projects. i actually knit three pairs of these slippers but was scared to felt them for the longest time. i'm not sure why. i just kept thinking i would mess them up. but finally this weekend i tried felting one pair and they turned out amazing. despite the many mistakes, they turned out fantastic. and they are a perfect fit for mike. i'm going to add a leather sole and then pass them along. i can't wait to felt the other two pairs too. if there is something in particular that you'd like, let me know and i'll try to make it for you.