What is the importance of knitting? Why do humans spend so long clacking away with a pair of sticks and wool, creating a piece of clothing or otherwise that is so material, so otherwise meaningless? Well, it is because there is a need for sentimental value in correspondence with material items, namely a scarf or a beanie. We feel the need to attach emotions to the things we possess, and what better way to do that than to flaunt grandma's new scarf? We are very naïve creatures, us humans, and we cloud our minds with the need for love and affection and appreciation. Therefore, by labouring over the binding of wool, we can showcase these primitive human desires and curry favour. The currying of favour is very important in such matters as well, namely because it opens the gates towards the recipient of the initial knitted gift, and prompts them to return the favour.
English: Man of Taquile knitting. He is also weari...
Knitted fabric showing a single red course of plai...
Flat knitting. The loops on the metal needle are t...In this way equal love can be shown through both parties, depending upon the quality of the knit work, of course.
In recent times knitting has become less popular amongst younger crowds, resulting in a huge decline in overall sentimental knitting production. As the grandma's die off, so does the needles and wool, and away goes the tradition of sharing knit work. It is tragic, really. More stress should be put upon sentiment, and younger children should be exposed to knitting more often. I personally recommend including references to it in pop culture movies, and sponsoring movie stars to promote knitting to their fan base. With the help of the media, knitting can become popular again, and we can bring about a new aged based on an old age based upon the sentiment of gifting knitted wool to sentimental family members.
What is the importance of knitting? Why do humans spend so long clacking away with a pair of sticks and wool, creating a piece of clothing or otherwise that is so material, so otherwise meaningless? Well, it is because there is a need for sentimental value in correspondence with material items, namely a scarf or a beanie. We feel the need to attach emotions to the things we possess, and what better way to do that than to flaunt grandma's new scarf? We are very naïve creatures, us humans, and we cloud our minds with the need for love and affection and appreciation. Therefore, by labouring over the binding of wool, we can showcase these primitive human desires and curry favour. The currying of favour is very important in such matters as well, namely because it opens the gates towards the recipient of the initial knitted gift, and prompts them to return the favour. In this way equal love can be shown through both parties, depending upon the quality of the knit work, of course.
In recent times knitting has become less popular amongst younger crowds, resulting in a huge decline in overall sentimental knitting production. As the grandma's die off, so does the needles and wool, and away goes the tradition of sharing knit work. It is tragic, really. More stress should be put upon sentiment, and younger children should be exposed to knitting more often. I personally recommend including references to it in pop culture movies, and sponsoring movie stars to promote knitting to their fan base. With the help of the media, knitting can become popular again, and we can bring about a new aged based on an old age based upon the sentiment of gifting knitted wool to sentimental family members.