New Craft * Knitting

Do you knit ?

I learned to crochet as a child with my Grandma – but was introduced to knitting from my Mother in law. I am not very good at it, but I am learning more with each project. If you are interested, join a group or grab a book.

History of knitting :

Knitting is a technique of producing fabric from a strand of yarn or wool. … The oldest knitted artifacts are socks from Egypt, dating from the 11th century CE. They are a very fine gauge, done with complex colorwork and some have a short row heel, which necessitates the purl stitch.

The Numbers :

28.8 million Americans participated in knitting and/or crochet in 2016.
The year, the crafts represented a market of $2.79 billion, with an average monthly spend per household of $20.57.
Knitters and crocheters are likely to also participate in other needle arts.
77% buy their supplies in a physical store. 4% buy outside physical stores, and 19% buy from both. (Remember, crafters are always researching new products online first, regardless of where they buy!)
62% give the items they craft as gifts. However, knit and crochet items are the most commonly donated crafts at 18%. 58% also keep their items.
While 18% consider themselves experts (one of the highest percentages of any craft) the other 82% rate their skills as beginner or intermediate.
71% of knitters and crocheters are female. 29% are male.
37% are employed full-time.
Like we mentioned, knit and crochet age ranges are fairly even across the board: 34% are 18+34, 36% are 35-54, and 30% are 55+.