Knitting

Knitting might seem like it has absolutely nothing to do with running, and to be fair, it really doesn’t, so this blog is just my attempt at trying to tie in a little hobby of mine with running. Hopefully this blog will give you the inspiration to try something new that might end up making you feel more stylish and warm during your runs this winter.

Knitting is something that I enjoy doing while I am watching TV or listening to music, because I find the constant rhythm of it relaxing. It is also a craft that is actually productive because when you are finished you have a cute product that you can show off.  Most people seem to think of knitting as a pastime for grandmothers who listen to classical music while sitting in a rocking chair and knitting for their grandchildren, but lately this has been changing. Many teenagers have begun taking up knitting, and several of my friends knit as well. People around school always ask my friends and if we can knit them a scarf of teach them how to knit one themselves when they see us wearing ours around school. Scarves are definitely a fashion trend right now, and making your own gives you more flexibility in the style and look of your scarves. Step into any Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or Walmart and you will see a large selection of yarn to choose from, and they are usually at pretty affordable prices that are way cheaper than buying a scarf at a department store.

            As far as knitting and running go, temperatures seem to be dropping ever more quickly, and scarves can be an essential component to making sure you are safe, warm, and healthy this winter. So why not make your own scarf? Make yourself a scarf that you can be proud of and get a lot of use out of at the same time; a truly win-win situation!