I've been knitting for over 30 years but took off a few decades to garden and raise 3 kids. I've recently gotten back into it with a passion and it has helped soothe the frazzled nerves that come with having 16,20 &22 year olds who frequently don't want advice and repeatedly make bad choices. Knit, purl, breathe.... I especially love to knit socks and cowls for their immediate gratification.