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If you've suddenly found yourself with higher than average stress and more than a little extra free time at home, I've got a suggestion: learn to knit.
As a hobby, knitting is relaxing, easy to learn, and provides a chance to use the creative side of your brain. It's popular with people looking for ways to occupy themselves at home, but it's also a social activity. Once it's safe to start socializing a bit more, knitting circle events are offered at breweries and coffee shops across the country, and knitting companies like We Are Knitters host knitting parties, which are all great ways to meet new people with similar interests. If you can't attend in person or want to continue social distancing, online knitting events are also popular.
Knitting is no longer just for grandmas. The hobby has become rather hip with 20- and 30-somethings and several online retailers are now offering kits to make your own clothing and accessories.
And it's not just socks and blankets. Kits are available to make everything from slouchy beanies to sweaters that look like you just bought them at your favorite store. Most kits come with all the wool or yarn you'll need, instructions (called "patterns"), and other tools, like knitting needles or a crochet hook. However, most companies will also sell the kits without the needles in case you already have your own.
Here are 13 great knitting kits available online, sorted by difficulty.Read the original article on Business Insider