Long since, people have created something with their own hands. Men searched for food, and women made clothes from animal skins. DIY has many branches, and in each a master achieves amazing results.

From the history

You will be surprised to learn that hand knitting was invented by men and for several centuries women were not allowed to do this! Until the 18th century, there were only men in the Guild of Weaving, women were also not allowed to get involved in such activity.

Nowadays hand-knitting is very popular. This creative process brings many positive emotions and pleasure to skilled workers! Flight of imagination gives birth to beautiful masterpieces, performed in a single copy.

Who wears

Bright, warm and beautiful knitted things are suitable for almost everyone - from children to celebrities. A huge variety of models impresses with its splendor. Embossed sweater knit are in trend, dresses that make every woman elegant and unique.

So, what is so good about hand-knitted clothes?

In each knitted product there is warmth of the good hands of the master, the flight of his/her boundless imagination. Besides, usually knit from natural woolen yarn. Things warm their owners in any cold.

Did you know that…

• The Englishwoman Gwen Mattman holds the world record in the fastest knitting. It's hard to believe that in just a minute she manages to tie 111 stitches.
• 32200 m is the longest knitted scarf. It was made by the residents of Abbeyfield House.
• Julia Hopson can knit on spokes with a diameter of 6.5 cm and 3.5 m long. The Record is listed in the Guinness book of records.
• And King Eric of Sweden, who lived in the 16th century, had a weakness for knitted socks, he had 27 pairs. Each pair was equal in value to the annual income.

Handmade and celebrity

Life of celebrities is very energetic and tense, and hand knitting is relaxing and soothing. Many world-famous people as well as we like to sit in privacy with a ball of yarn and spokes. Even men are no strangers to this occupation. Remarkable masters of crochet are Audrey Hepburn, Julia Roberts, Sarah Jessica Parker, Russell Crowe and Brad Pitt.

There is hardly a person in whose wardrobe there are no knitted things. Sweaters, cardigans, dresses, scarves and hats! Well, what about your favorite knitted socks made of wool yarn, in which the legs are so cozy and warm?

The secret of the popularity of the DIY directions in knitting

What is it?

Females like to dress nice and stylish. At the same time, few people will be delighted to meet a man in the same clothes. Handmade excludes such a situation in life.

Firstly, the clothes fit the figure of the owner and sit perfectly, besides the taste of the owner is taken into account. Relief patterns, chunky knit, openwork, flat sheet, whimsical interweaving of strands, each will find the most suitable pattern!

Secondly, a great variety of 3 hand knitting yarns from classic wool to therapeutic dog. Natural wool yarns look beautiful and original in the products, easy to use.

Thirdly, knitted things have a beneficial effect on the body and do not cause allergies.

Handmade is not just hand knitting, but a kind of culture, the possibility of self-realization of a person, an expression of individuality and uniqueness. And you will not be able to hide from admiring glances of others!