Knitting
Like meditation - but with stabbing
Knitting is a method for production of textile fabrics
by interlacing yarn loops with loops
of the same or other yarns. It is used to create many types of garments.
Knitting may be done by hand or by machine. Knitting creates
stitches: loops of yarn in a row,
either flat or in the round (tubular). There are usually many active
stitches on the knitting needle at one
time. Knitted fabric consists of a number of consecutive
rows of connected loops that intermesh
with the next and previous rows. As each row is formed, each newly
created loop is pulled through one or more loops from the prior row and
placed on the gaining needle so that the loops from the prior row can be
pulled off the other needle without unraveling. Differences in yarn
(varying in fibre type, weight, uniformity and twist), needle size, and
stitch type allow for a variety of knitted fabrics with different
properties, including color, texture, thickness, heat retention, water
resistance, and integrity.
Studies have also shown, that hand knitting provides several significant
health benefits. The rhythmic and repetitive action of hand
knitting can help prevent and manage stress, pain and depression,
similar to meditation.
Find out more on Wikipedia.
Coded by Silke