International Crochet Day

The idea of ​​the international holiday “Crochet Day” belongs, oddly enough, to a man In 2007, an American blogger made a statement on the Internet about holding International Crochet Day Fans of this type of knitting, and this is mainly a female audience, supported this idea by organizing an event dedicated to crocheting and now September 12 is the International Day of Crochet Lovers On September 12, everyone who has made crocheting their hobby takes part in events dedicated to this creative holiday At small fairs and exhibitions they demonstrate their ability to crochet, show the results of their creativity, and organize master classes for those who want to master this ancient knitting technique, which requires perseverance and attention Flash mobs, sharing experiences and photos through social networks, special crochet forums, all this action is dedicated to September 12, the International Day of Crochet Lovers The crochet technique has an ancient and interesting history Despite the fact that the first documentary evidence of this technique was recorded only in the nineteenth century, this type of needlework was popular in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance Crocheting has captivated its admirers in different strata of society, from peasants to representatives of royal houses Representatives of different social strata used a tool (device for crocheting) and material of different quality; if aristocrats could afford silk yarn and metal and silver hooks, then the common people used coarse woolen yarn and wooden tools for these purposes Crocheting is a simpler technique than knitting This difference in this knitting technique is gaining increasing popularity and prevalence The simple crochet technique is airy and allows you to create unique items: dresses, skirts, coats, bags, hats, napkins, blouses and items necessary for the comfort and beauty of the interior The hobby of crocheting has a very beneficial effect on human behavior and helps to calm down emotionally and under stress Crocheting develops perseverance, attention to detail, and visual memory This creative activity allows you to increase self-esteem through self-expression and distracts you from everyday problems By the way, knitting lovers can celebrate another holiday - World Knitting Day in Public, which takes place on the second Saturday of July