Knitting+scarfs

I learned to knit when I was in fourth grade. Several kind, retired ladies volunteered at my elementary school and taught needlework skills to anyone who wanted to join a "circle." I learned to knit from one of these kind ladies.
 * Knitting Scarfs by Laura**

I am not a competent knitter, and really did not develop my skills past fourth grade. Nevertheless, a few years ago, I realized that I could pay attention better if I knit while I am listening. I find that I can even stay awake, on the couch, for a whole movie, if I knit! This phenomenon even covers Friday nights, during the school year, much to the joy of my husband and teenage sons, who are used to me conking out at 8:00pm or so, at the end of a busy week.

The trick is to knit simple items, that more or less require the same pattern over and over. To vary the final product, I buy interesting yarn. Someday, I imagine I will be a "retired lady," myself. Perhaps then I can find a tutor, and knit something ambitious, like a sweater!