Knitting Patterns

Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile or fabric, often used in many types of garments.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitting

Messy Mind Map on what I think of when I think about knitting:

Historical Knitting:

In historical times it seems that knitting was used to make warm gloves, or dresses or cardigans for women to wear. Knitting was done by women and usually worn only by women in the historical times as well as the knitting methods were all very similar and tight knit.

Project 4: Exercise 2 ~ Knitting Patterns

Project 4: Exercise 2 ~ Knitting Patterns

Project 4: Exercise 2 ~ Knitting Patterns

In contemporary times knitting is usually done for big comfy sweaters, scarves, or such warm clothing like that and both men and women are known for wearing them. In contemporary times it seems that the stitching in the knitting is bigger and has more visible patterns then in historical times.

Magda Sayeg was the founder of “Knitta Please” which is a group of artists who began the “yarn bombing” movement in Houston Texas in 2005. They are known for wrapping public architecture with knitted or crocheted material. Their goal was to make street art “a little more warm and fuzzy.” 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knitta_Please

What is “yarn bombing”?

Yarn bombing is a type of graffiti or street art that employs colourful displays of knitted or crocheted yarn or fibre rather than paint or chalk.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing

After doing a bit of research on knitting and understanding what contemporary knitting is more about, I find it a lot more interesting and see that is has developed a lot more then what I originally thought. The stereotypes of knitting are very similar to what I thought about, where its just your grandma sending you winter knitted gloves for the cold season, and the knitting just for old grandmas etc. However now I can see that there is a whole movement centred around it now and it has grown a lot more in the new centuries and throughout contemporary times and I’m sure will continue to grow.