On the Austin Shop Hop last weekend, I happened upon these wall trophies at The Stitch Lab, in south Austin. These alone are reason enough to learn to knit.
Bear and Zebra wall trophies at the Stitch Lab
Cute knitted bear
A Zebra for all seasons
Trophies
It's a long story ... 
They’re adorable! Love the bear. Will have to add The Stitch Lab to my list next time I go to Austin.
The “trophies” are in the classroom building. I think you’ll like the Stitch Lab!