They Say, I Say

They Say, I Say

When people think about knitting, the first image that pops into their head is little old granny sitting in her rocking chair knitting all day long. They think of cloths making is for women like it was before the women’s rights movement. While others many not think along the lines of all that, they most definitely are thinking it’s boring and pointless. Knitting is also generalized as complicated. People look at all the items knitters can make, and don’t understand how easy it can be. They don’t understand how repetitive knitting is. But also that repetitive factor can be what makes it boring. But they also think all knitting is the same.

There’s a certain type of looming that Loomahat.com claim is easy for everyone; “Round loom knitting is fun and almost fail-proof for people of all ages and of all knitting capacities, even with zero knitting experiences or capacity”. Basically meaning you can’t mess it up unless you don’t read all the instructions and don’t watch the videos available. If a hat is almost fail-proof, then knitting isn’t that complicated anymore. Plus “once you know how to loom a hat all the other projects on this site are just minor adjustments” (Loomahat.com). Some of the other projects you would be able to make are doll dresses, dolls, baby booties, and so much more. So by making just one hat, you are setting yourself up to make many other possibilities.

Another argument that Loomahat.com can push out of the way is importance of knitting; “So before you start, decide on the size of your brim and the size of the body of your hat. This will help you get a custom fit, which is why we knit instead of shop”. Sometimes shopping you have to look for the color you’re wanting, then you have to see how it fits, but maybe you don’t like the style. This can all be fixed if you just want to make your own hat. Don’t want a pink hat? No problem, just stay away from pink yarn. Want a puff ball on top? Great! You can make that too. Is your head somewhere between medium and large? No problem, just stitch as many rows as you need.

I believe that knitting can be great for people who don’t have anything to do. Knitting can be a great way to give back to your community by donating hats, gloves, socks, sweaters, or anything else you can imagine. You can also create your whole wardrobe and it would be unique. Nobody else will have those type of sock you made just the other day. I am excited on what all I can make with some yarn and a plastic circle. I do admit that knitting alone has been a bit boring, however, throw on a good movie, settle down on the couch with your knitting materials, and it’s not so boring anymore. I also get a great sense of accomplishment when I’ve finished a product. It’s a great feeling to know I made that hat, that hat will make some homeless person a little more warm during the cold nights.