I have been knitting since October 2007. Well, I actually learned a little the summer before but didn’t really pick it up until deciding to knit scarves as Christmas gifts. Hopefully, I am nearly past the rectangle stage and soon on to bigger, better things. (I have made one hat, but it turned out so small as to fit only a bedknob.) It is wonderful to be able to get my hands on something and go through a creative process. It is a very tactile, satisfying experience. Oh, the joy of knitting!! I believe it has saved my sanity!