TOKYO, Japan — Hobbies are important, even if you happen to be a world class athlete at one of the biggest events of your life.
This is honestly something that British diver Tom Daley exemplifies, and people on Twitter (and elsewhere, such as my friend and his biggest fan, Courtney who texts me daily photos of this happening) are here for it.
If you have no idea what I'm talking about, let me refer you to the photos shared of Daley -- who won a gold medal in the men's synchronized 10 m platform diving event -- knitting in the stands while watching other athletes compete.
Seriously though: it's adorable.
And it's happened more than once.
The item seen here is actually a sweater for a dog (the Brits call it a "jumper" and that's important information).
Daley has an Instagram account dedicated to his knitting, and it's worth noting that he's actually made quite a few dog jumpers, like any pure and talented knitter would.
Things most knitters can't do, because they don't have one? Knitting a little pouch for a gold medal, which is something Daley did.
He also made this little sweater, which should be mass-produced.
This tiny couch for a cat, meanwhile, is a work of art that belongs next to the Mona Lisa.
Also, can we talk about this little unicorn?!
Daley will compete in the Olympics again at midnight on Friday in the preliminary round of the men's platform. Hopefully we all get some images of him knitting before then, because it's what we need.
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