I learned to knit as a child, then when I went to college I bought a kit for argyle socks on four needles and the rest is history. I have made socks for every one in my family over time. Then I got into quilting but still keep some kind of knitting project around in case there is a slack in the quilting. Have to have something to do while in front of the TV in the evening. Never could get the hang of crochet. I used to embroieder but now use my machine for that.