It is important for knitters to know two things about frogging: that cats are capable of this knitting action, and even seem to enjoy it and seek opportunities to do it; and that foul language is a normal, healthy accompaniment to frogging, whether it is you or the cat that accomplished the task.

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

The chances of running out of yarn on a project are directly related to the difficulty that you will have getting more.

The twitch above my right eye will disappear with knitting practice.

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

I will resist the urge to underestimate the complexity of knitting.

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.