Mitten "A" has been completed and I have just cast on for mitten "B.". I am pretty sure I am using the same set of double pointed knitting needles my Mom used for her famous cross country skiing mittens.
The crafty-ness gene is strong on both sides and both genders of the family. Photography, needlepoint, beading, knitting, woodworking, tinsmithing, rug hooking, cooking, sewing... Wow, its pretty amazing when you think about it.
I think crafts and hobbies are really important. The great feeling you get when you make something where there was nothing before! It's stress reducing, fun, and keeps your brain engaged.
And I know that there are studies that show that knitting can reduce stress and reduce your blood pressure - which will make for cheaper life insurance quotes.
