Knitting
The art of slow fashion
Knitting is great. I first learned to knit when I was a young girl, and made one terrible, ill-fitting sweater and stopped knitting for a long time. Then, when I was struck with a complication during my twin pregnancy, a friend taught me how to crochet. After about a year of crocheting toys, blankets, and dresses for my twins, I wanted to make myself a garment but was unsatisfied with the finished look of crochet. Back to knitting I went and I haven't stopped!
Some reasons why I like to knit:
- Keeps my hands busy: After years of knitting I can do it without looking (for simple stockinette sections)
- Make clothes completely customized to your style and body
- The satisfaction of creating fabric with your own two hands