Crafts Knitting—as a hobby, rather than a necessity—seems to have lost some of its popularity with the advent of the knitting machine and the modern woman's easy access to stores, mail-order catalogues, and inexpensive knitted garments. It seems that the desire to knit went out with the necessity, that the hobby existed only because of the need. Yet knitting is one of the most relaxing, and after the initial learning stages, one of the least demanding hobbies. Busy woman find they can read', listen to music, and create something by knitting all at the same time; women who are otherwise idle find it a godsend. This hobby takes a sudden upsurge just before Easter, Christmas or birthday time, but it is such a pleasant one that it really deserves more faithful attention.

Knitting is a hobby, too, that can produce an income because most people—even those who have now become used to shopping for machine-made sweaters—still prefer hand-knit garments to the mass-made merchandise of our times. If you have ever taken pleasure in knitting, try it again. Then show off the articles you have made for yourself and your family, and let your friends know that you will take orders for any kind of knit goods they want. Your first few sales will start your friends talking to their friends, and you'll be in business.




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October 6, 2008