What is Knitting?

I could be nerdy and give you all kinds of definitions, even pull up Wikipedia, but let's be honest. When you hear the word knitting, do you imagine an old lady holding yarn and knitting needles sitting on a rocking chair? You are not wrong, though! But let me tell ya that anybody can knit and crochet. This craft is not limited to gender, age, or ethnicity.

I was a little mind-blown that this summer, a young girl walked in the Shop's door (accompanied by her mom, of course) to check out the different yarn brands Grandma Boss sells, and she sure did buy some good stuff. At the Shop, she saw a hanging basket with several hats. She asked if they were for sale, but those are the "Chemo hats" the knitting ladies make to donate to the local hospital. A few weeks later, she returned to the Shop to bring a hat she made to add to the basket. And that wasn't it. She brought family and friends to buy birthday gifts; a girl, not even ten, with that level of creativity, sense of community, and generosity, is worth spending my time writing and passing this story.

Knitting is more than grabbing a skein of yarn and needles and making hats or scarfs you will never wear. Knitting can help you get through anxious times and connect with like-minded people, thus creating friendships, and sometimes, if you are lucky, you can make your own income.

This blog was created because I wanted you to share the creativity, knowledge, and stories I am blessed to be a part of every time I am at Kunert Kreations, the funky yarn shop in rural Wisconsin.

Here, you will find all kinds of tips and nuggets of wisdom knitting-related; if you have a specific question about yarn, don't hesitate to ask- I will ask the master Grandma Boss Liz. So, grab your cup of coffee and knitting project, and read on!