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Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts A look at the resurgence of knitting in the 21st century

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A Look at the Resurgence of Knitting in the 21st Century

In recent years knitting has enjoyed a massive increase in popularity as women and men around the world pick up their needles and begin to cast on either for the first time or following a long hiatus. What makes knitting such a popular hobby these days?

It's analog. Two needles and some yarn, plus some time, patience and skill can yield a wearable or usable knitted product. In a world where many people spend their days in front of computer screens, doing digital work in a digital world, it is very grounding to work with simp...

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