(with a nod to Rodgers & Hammerstein)

Skeins in a basket and needles nearby,

patterns stacked up high in a pile,

the smiles that a hand knitted hat brings:

these are a few of my favorite things.

 

Norwegian sweaters and Fair-Isle gloves,

headbands and cowls the whole family loves,

knitting with cashmere and fancy stitch rings:

these are a few of my favorite things.

 

Hand knit stockings hanging beside the tree,

crocheted afghans draped across the settee,

angels in the garland with roving wings:

these are a few of my favorite things.

 

When the wind bites,

when the news stings,

when I’m feeling sad,

I simply remember my favorite things,

and then I don’t feel so bad.