Learning a new skill or hobby is consistently in the top 10 things people add to their New Year’s resolutions list. Among all the “good for me” resolutions like “eat healthier” and “go to the gym,” learning a fun new skill feels less like an obligation and more like an aspiration. If knitting is the hobby you aspire to this year, let me tell you a few reasons why you’re really smart and that’s a really good idea.