You've decided to pursue a Ph.D. in Extreme Knitting. Congratulations! You're about to spend the rest of your life studying the intricacies of yarn patterns and the aerodynamics of knitting needles.
The benefits are many: you'll develop a deep understanding of cable knit patterns, learn to make scarves that resemble the surface of a tornado, and cultivate a social circle of fellow enthusiasts who will tolerate your constant use of knitting jargon in casual conversations.
But be warned: the drawbacks are many too: your social calendar will be filled with meetings about gauge and yarn choice, your family will begin to wonder if you've finally lost your mind, and the constant smell of hot glue and polyester fiberfill will drive you to the brink of insanity.