Knitting, crochet, weaving and other crafts have been taught in schools over the years. Waldorf schools still offer knitting as an important part of their curriculum. In the 1800s and early 1900s weaving was taught to youngsters who were regarded as retarded. These crafts have more value than just being able to knit your own mittens or weave your own scarf.
From the beginning, we explore with our hands. Linda Skolnik and Jancie MacDaniels say in their book, "The Knitting Way," that we pray with our hands when we knit. Our head, heart and hands join together to make order from the materials. The physical act of creating with crafts such as knitting or weaving has been shown to alter our state of being. There is scientific evidence that it connects the right and left sides of the brain. Even more there are claims that these types of crafts l can release oxytocin, the “cuddling” hormone.
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Funny. I've been watching some old Miss Marple movies and knitting along. Crochet is nice too. I use to do a lot but got tendonitis in my hands Can still knit though
I love to read Agatha Christie books and her character, Miss Marple, was always knitting. I don't knit, but some day I might try crochet.
You are so right. I need to get started on Christmas gifts!
We need the young people to learn these crafts and keep them alive!
The the titles for the guides to learning cross stitch, crochet and knitting. These will make for great gifts all year round. Nice for younger people too, maybe they'll pick up the art. :)K
I could use one here too. I used to belong to the weaver's guild in NH. I haven't been able to join the Houston one.
I'm a knitter. I had a knitter's group going at a Starbucks in CA. I sure miss it and need to get another group going here in Kentucky.
I used to knit watching TV when I had one. Now I watch movies on my computer. Not as comfortable, but still entertaining.
I like to knit while I watch television. It keeps me from snacking! I find it to be very calming as you have said. That picture of the woman at the loom reminds me so much of my grandmother!
Thanks. You are so right - now, where is my knitting....