Hand knitting is one creative and worthwhile pursuit that lets you feel the amazing power of being able to create something beautiful out of a length of yarn, a couple of needles and your bare hands.
The work involved in knitting by hand is pure and simple, earthy and elegant.
There is a reason why we associate images of hand knitting with mothers; grandmothers sitting by the fire side in their rocking chairs-knitting, with relaxation, nothing is as relaxing as that picture.
They are the ultimate images of how much a mundane pursuit can relax and rejuvenate when you are tired.
The act of knitting is inherently soothing and therapeutic.
It lets you create something from almost nothing and you get to choose what you create.
If a color makes you happy, all you have to do to have a piece of it with you is to make a scarf out of that yarn that took your breath away.
While beautiful things that others created are equally amazing, the sense of possession and the ability to create reinforce satisfaction when you are hand knitting.
One might ask why others would choose knitting by hand when there are so many other creative pursuits available out there.
The best thing about knitting is that with some effort, patience and perseverance any one can learn to knit reasonably well within a short period of time, which is not a possibility if you choose some other option like painting, writing, and so on.
While these things are also equally satisfying, with knitting, you are left with a tangible memento of something you created from almost nothing, something comfortable, warm, and that could be used by you day in and day out.
One of the greatest advantages of hand knitting is that you can make something to fit you just perfect.
Beginners may like to start with a scarf, a throw over, or a simple sweater, then move on to a pair of socks, mittens or cardigan.
If there is some piece or design that you like, it is always better to make it for yourself, since that way you can achieve the perfect fit, not to mention the deeply gratifying feeling of being able to make something that you like for yourself, which is probably the most admirable reasons of all, to take up knitting.
Things that we make on our own create an immense sense of satisfaction, and hand knitting completely satisfies this need for creative expression.
The work involved in knitting by hand is pure and simple, earthy and elegant.
There is a reason why we associate images of hand knitting with mothers; grandmothers sitting by the fire side in their rocking chairs-knitting, with relaxation, nothing is as relaxing as that picture.
They are the ultimate images of how much a mundane pursuit can relax and rejuvenate when you are tired.
The act of knitting is inherently soothing and therapeutic.
It lets you create something from almost nothing and you get to choose what you create.
If a color makes you happy, all you have to do to have a piece of it with you is to make a scarf out of that yarn that took your breath away.
While beautiful things that others created are equally amazing, the sense of possession and the ability to create reinforce satisfaction when you are hand knitting.
One might ask why others would choose knitting by hand when there are so many other creative pursuits available out there.
The best thing about knitting is that with some effort, patience and perseverance any one can learn to knit reasonably well within a short period of time, which is not a possibility if you choose some other option like painting, writing, and so on.
While these things are also equally satisfying, with knitting, you are left with a tangible memento of something you created from almost nothing, something comfortable, warm, and that could be used by you day in and day out.
One of the greatest advantages of hand knitting is that you can make something to fit you just perfect.
Beginners may like to start with a scarf, a throw over, or a simple sweater, then move on to a pair of socks, mittens or cardigan.
If there is some piece or design that you like, it is always better to make it for yourself, since that way you can achieve the perfect fit, not to mention the deeply gratifying feeling of being able to make something that you like for yourself, which is probably the most admirable reasons of all, to take up knitting.
Things that we make on our own create an immense sense of satisfaction, and hand knitting completely satisfies this need for creative expression.
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