Knitting History Podcast
Posted in Sewing on 04/22/2011 11:11 pm by admin
High Tech Teens Turn to Low Tech Knitting and crochet
Manhattan, New York - October 6, 2007 - With all the tension and gadgets that come with a teenager in a high technology society, many teens to low tech knitting and crochet as an outlet for entertainment, fun and stress. According to Mark Penn's bestseller, Micro Trends, "Teen knitters are not a reclusive, anti-technology faction. Thousands of members of MySpace, the wildly popular social networking site, affiliate with knitting subgroups, suggesting that current teenagers are comfortable with having their high-tech and low tech sides - well, mesh together ".
Mr. Penn believes that there are several factors involved in the growing popularity of Teen knitting. The first is the social aspect of actually gathering together with other people who knit. Trends in Micro, he says, "Knitting is like MySpace, with groups gathering to do communal. "He also believes that part of the appeal is that knitting is skill-oriented and like video games, it also provides the opportunity to take on tougher challenges. Last but not least on his list, "Teenagers are always looking for a break of 24 / 7 commitment and intensity of the college prep which can start in pre-K. "Mr. Penn noted that the repetitive nature of knitting is very relaxing and provides soothing relief teenagers from the stress of the day. Acceptance knitting and crochet by teens as well as the reputed health benefits have even asked if teaching institutions such as the independent Waldorf schools to incorporate knitting and hooks into their curriculum.
"It is very exciting for us to see teenagers embrace knitting," said Ilana Rabinowitz of Lion Brand Yarn. "In addition to more traditional knitters and crocheters, we see everyone from skateboarders to techies express an interest in tinkering with wool. These tech-savvy generation has embraced blogs, podcasts and other online sources a way to express their interest in knitting and crochet to share and learn more about these hobbies. "
About Lion Brand Yarn Company
Lion Brand Yarn Company is a 129-year-old entity and is the oldest hand knitting yarn brand of America. Founded in 1878, the company began operation in New York and is a leading supplier of quality hand knitting and crochet yarns ever since. Throughout its history, Lion Brand Yarn at the forefront of yarn trends while consistently providing its customers with the highest quality, service and inspiration.
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