That lead me to more research on all things slow. I stumbled across this site called Slow Down Now which is done tongue in cheek but has some valid messages I found. Do less slowly. Do one thing at a time, slowly and well.
Doing more investigating I came across this:
"Slow hobbies have never been hotter. The number of knitters under age 35 is up 50 percent since 1998, and two-thirds knit to reduce stress. "Studies show that the rhythmic, repetitive dance of the needles can lower heart rate and blood pressure, lulling the knitter into a peaceful state," according to In Praise of Slowness. Among the knitterati: Uma Thurman, Courteney Cox, and Debra Messing. "
(I will have to look up where I got that quote.)
Yes knitting is one of the slow hobbies. It will only do you good!
Now the big task is to do only one project at a time....well that isn't happening for me! But, the idea of doing one thing at a time, slowly and well seems to allow me to concentrate completely on the task at hand and not feel overwhelmed by all the projects that are waiting for me.
Are there types of knitting that are slower than other types? Is sock knitting the fast of the slow? Is lace knitting the slowest of the slow? What do you think?
What is the type of knitting that you do that makes you slow down and relax?
My favorite knitting is cables (if I have to follow a pattern). Most enjoyable for me though is just picking up the needles and some yarn and starting without a game plan. Usually it ends up being a bag of some description because sizing is no issue at all.
Want to join a group and slow down? Join us on Thursday nights at 7 at Kniterary or better yet check out one of the Wednesday Lazy Days of Knitting and book a day off the fast life to slow down and knit. Check in the classes page on the web site. Next up is the felted accessory bag. Be sure to call the shop and register for the class soon!
Remember to slow down and knit!
