There’s nothing like the joy of giving something to loved ones, especially if it’s a gift you created yourself. But the time and the effort and the pressure that goes into getting it finished on time can also be the cause of unnecessary stress. It could even risk you falling out of love with one of your favourite pastimes. If knitting is your ‘me’ time, then make it 100% about you and use your knitting time instead to create a gift for yourself.
Don’t feel guilty
There’s nothing selfish about it. Knitting for yourself is no different in principle than treating yourself to a spa pampering session, and nobody frowns on that. Knitting has been proven to be therapeutic. British Olympic diver Tom Daley famously uses knitting as a method to maintain his mental health, as reported by Verywell Health.
Express your individuality
Knitting for yourself means you’re putting your own preferences first – your colours, your designs, worn your way. Even when a loved one says ‘surprise me’ when you ask what they want you to knit for them, it’s difficult not to try and guess what their preferences may or may not be.
Use the time to try new things
You may have seen something that challenges you but you’re not confident enough to give it a go. That’s where online craft outlets like www.woolcouturecompany.com come in handy. Purchasing a knitting kit with just the right amount of wool plus the right tools needed for the pattern means you can focus better on the project.
And, if you find your friends or relatives admiring that scarf you’ve started wearing or that throw that’s appeared in your lounge, you could purchase another knitting kit and encourage them to make one for themselves.