Knitting – A New Generation

EastBayRI.com: Knitting has become the new trend, and all of a sudden, the crazy stares are gone. The popularity of the age-old pastime has soared in recent years, and even clebrities like Julia Roberts and Cameron Diaz have recognized its theraputic benefits. Sometimes, just being able to sit down and escape the chaos of life and create something is the most soothing thing in the world. Another advantage to knitting is that you can have one-of-a-kind handmade clothing and accessories all year long. There are so many different things that are being knit.
Bella Yarns in Warren is not just your typical yarn store. It’s also home to “Open Knit Night,” where people come to knit, talk, and learn. Thursday nights from 6 to 8 p.m. the shop is filled with knitters of all ages. The crowd varies from night to night. The winter season is a more popular one for knitting, with at least 12 people a night showing up with their projects in hand.
Knitting, the age-old hobby, attracts a new generation [EastBayRI.com]