I will always buy extra yarn. I will not try to tempt fate.

SABLE- A common knitting acronym that stands for Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy.

When confronted with a birthday in a week I will remember that a book can be a really good present, too.

It's only knitting and it's one of the few times in your life when there are no bad consequences to a mistake.

I explain at the parties that I believe knitting is a transformative and intriguing act that can change the life and brain of the person doing it, and that knitting is a perfect metaphor for life and insight into some better ways through it.

The only difference between an experienced knitter and new knitter is that the experienced knitter makes bigger mistakes faster. Be bold; there are no terrible consequences in knitting.

I recognize that knitting can improve my mood in trying circumstances