International Crochet Day (12/09)

September 12 marks the «creative» holiday – International Crochet Day.

This knitting technique is considered simpler than knitting than knitting, which currently provides itself with the greatest popularity. More accessible in terms of training, crocheting has also become more widespread.

For knitting lovers, both beginners and experienced, the day of September 12 has become the date when you can demonstrate your ability and creative results by participating in events dedicated to this holiday. Most often, this wonderful holiday is celebrated by holding flash mobs, master classes, demonstrations, exhibitions, and simply exchanging photographs through social networks.

It is believed that this knitting technique has an ancient history, but it is documented that it did not appear and become widespread until the early 19th century. At the same time, crocheting gained popularity in all strata of society. Both representatives of wealthy sections of society and the poor were fond of knitting. Subsequently, this hobby did not bypass even representatives of royal families.

The difference was that people from different social strata used materials and devices of different quality. Some people used simple bent needles in cork or wooden handles, while those who were richer could afford hooks with silver or ivory handles. The same applied to the quality of the threads used.

For the first time, people started talking about International Crochet Day on the Internet in 2007, thanks to the initiative of an American blogger who was fond of making crochet hooks. Either jokingly or seriously, he announced on his blog that an international holiday dedicated to crocheting was being held. The idea, thanks to the popularity of knitting techniques, was immediately supported, and from that moment on, every September 12, many fans of crocheting began to organize all kinds of events dedicated to this hobby that was interesting to thousands of people.

Crochet allows you to create beautiful, unique and varied items (Photo: © Elf+11 /Photobank Photojenica)

Today, there are many stores offering a variety of devices and materials for anyone who wants to start or is already involved in knitting, including crocheting. On the Internet, a huge number of sites, blogs and forums are devoted to this topic. Bloggers conduct master classes on their pages, and those who prefer to learn knitting techniques with their own eyes can attend special courses.

In addition to the fact that crocheting allows you to create beautiful and unique various objects (bags, skirts, dresses, belts and capes, napkins, blouses and even coats), this hobby also has a beneficial effect on a person’s emotional state, as it allows you to take your mind off everyday problems, relax and relieve stress. Knitting promotes attentional training and visual memory, and the result of creative activity, which is a way of self-expression, allows you to raise self-esteem.



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