Knitting Withdrawal

In the headlines today, a woman was found wandering aimlessly in the metro area. When approached she was heard mumbling, "Need yarn, need to knit, 5 stitches to the inch, need yarn....." She was carrying a single US6 straight knitting needle and a severely knotted skein of Koigu KPPPM. Emergency personnel responding to the scene, determined that the woman was suffering from knitter's withdrawal. Immediate treatment of yarn petting was administered.

Medical experts have issued a statement confirming that the woman has been deprived of knitting time for more than 5 days. Investigators, speaking with her husband, discovered that she has been spending several extra hours a day work. Apparently the couple was preparing for a long weekend away when she suddenly snapped.

Doctors have prescribed two vacation days from work. They have also recommended that her husband be the sole driver of the 12 hour drive to Bristol, TN and back. This treatment will allow the woman to knit to her heart's content. Doctors believe she will resume normal behavior after a few days.