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Knitting - it's not just for Grandmas
Over the lockdown, I picked up knitting. I've grown to love it more and more ever since.
Here are 10 reasons why I love knitting, followed by the very first tutorial I followed to knit a beanie. If you do decide to pick up knitting and make a beanie too, post a photo of your creation and tag us on Instagram @lsereslife!
- It's relaxing - knitting is perfect for easing into your morning, taking your mind off of things or calming down at the end of a long day.
- You get to have a finished product - what's more satisfying than seeing a creation of your own come to fruition?!
- It can help you focus - ever find yourself fiddling while watching lectures or movies? Knit instead!
- Less screen time - more time knitting = less time on your phone
- Handmade gifts - making something for someone you love is always a heartwarming gift.
- Endless possibilities - there are so many patterns out there and once you gain a bit more experience you can let your creativity fly with your own experiments and inventions.
- Visual progress tracker - you can quite literally see the progress you make when making an item and from comparing your first knits to later ones.
- It can be social! - knitting parties with friends are a thing!
- Often a way to connect to the older generations who used to knit - what's more wholesome than showing your grandma what you're knitting and having her give you a million and one tips or create something alongside you!
- It's slower fashion - you can make your own clothes and they will likely (hopefully!) last for a long time!
Convinced? Follow the tutorial below to learn how to knit your own beanie!
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