Image via WikipediaKnitting can be a fun and relaxing way spend some "Me" time, while producing something that can be given to loved ones, keep for yourself, or even sell for a profit here and there. There is nothing more rewarding than creating something with your own hands.
It can become quite expensive to begin knitting, so finding free or nearly free patterns is a help.
www.Ravelry.com is a fabulous forum. Create an account and you will have access to new friends who are knitaholics, free patterns and paid, all skill levels are welcome and you can even find local knitting groups.
Knitting Pattern Central - a plethora of patterns ranging in skill levels from beginners to advanced)