As we know, all knitted fabrics are made using two basic stitches, knit and purl. When I have spent hours working on knitting a sweater, I want to make sure it looks as good after a dozen washes as it did the day I was knitting it.
People who are experienced in the art of knitting know the importance of using the best quality knitting yarn they can get hold of. Some yarns are dyed to be either variegated (changing color every few stitches in a random fashion) or self-striping (changing every few rows). Knitting is the delicate balance of holding needles and continuously feeding yarn until a pattern emerges.
The dyeing of yarns is a complex art. In weaving, the threads are always straight, running parallel either lengthwise (warp threads) or crosswise (weft threads). Individual stitches, or rows of stitches, may be made taller by drawing more yarn into the new loop (an elongated stitch), which is the basis for uneven knitting: a row of tall stitches may alternate with one or more rows of short stitches for an interesting visual effect.
Not only will this provide a nice social outlet, but your new knitting friends may also be able to help you locate and use new knitting patterns and new ideas for knitting projects. So, if you want to slow down, and find meaning in your life again, try knitting.
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