So now I have gotten myself hooked on knitting. And something tells me this might not be a temporary addiction. I really like how the craft has become a part of my life, filling those small moments of lost time. But even more than that, I love how knitting has become for me a way back into the practice of spiritual disciplines I’ve long neglected. Not only does knitting involve my mind and body, stretching my ability to learn challenging techniques or move my fingers in nimbler ways — knitting draws my heart and faith into life.
You may know that the past year or two has been a bit difficult spiritually for me. When I signed up for this class, I never expected knitting to become a way back into the habits of faith that so nourish my soul. But it has. And I am grateful. So when you see me knitting at home, at the bus stop, in lectures, in your apartments… then know that I am enjoying a craft that links communion and community together.
So, does anyone want to learn?
My time in college has taught me that the regular practice of spiritual disciplines sustains my faith. Prayer and meditation orient my life toward God. Sabbath rest brings rhythm and cadence to my hectic life. Service stretches my faith out toward others. Worship nourishes me in the presence of fellow believers. These disciplines of faith, when practiced regularly, offer countless spiritual, social, and physical benefits. Knitting, I would argue, can function in similar ways, uniting faith to service, rest, meditation, and worship. 
