So what’s your big fat hurry, anyway? The whole wide world seems to be in a race with itself. But everything that can be made to go faster doesn’t necessarily need to.

Think about it: Do you want to get to the end of your vacation any faster than you strictly have to? Of course not. Would you like to have that hot bubble bath over and done with as quick as you can? Not on your life. And what about those precious few minutes you get each day with your family and friends? See any need to optimize their speed and efficiency? Nope. Knitters understand this better than most: Faster is not always better. Make a hat to help you remember; it’s okay to take it slow.