Not just for Granny Anymore
Kristin Miranda (Rochester, NY) 11/29/04 -- Knitting is making a major comeback and it might surprise you to know who's picking up the needles.
Jessie, a longtime knitter, said, "It's therapy. It's texture, color, relaxing--it's just 'Calgon, take me away - I can knit.'"
One group of diverse woman who belong to the Rochester Knitting Guild, include Jessie, who has been knitting since she was seven years old; Tina who has been knitting for 25 years; Emily, 17, who just started two years ago; and Anne--the "senior" member of the group--who has only been knitting for six years.
They say they all knit when and wherever they can. Anne said she's seen people knitting in doctors' offices, banks, concerts, even in church.
The Rochester Knitting Guild covers much of the Finger Lakes area it has more than 350 members. Many of them have joined just within the past few years.
While many people knit on their own, the women say there are many benefits to belonging to a knitting organization like the knitting guild. They say it's a way learn new skill and attend workshops--and more importantly--an opportunity to socialize.
They also promise anyone who wants to can learn with the right teacher.
With the advent of multi-colored and multi-textured yarn, there's more for knitters to choose from which means fun and funky projects.
"Well its creative, it's very satisfying. When you finish a project…even though you've made some errors - it doesn't matter," Anne said.
The Rochester Knitting Guild meets monthly. For more information, click here.
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So, knittings making a comeback... Can you? Ever tried knitting? Something that you might be interested it?