I unraveled the same sweater 17 times – about patience and liveliness
Introduction:
I confess without shame: I unraveled my first serious knit seventeen times. Every time I thought I had it, I found a mistake that my nature couldn't ignore. Does that mean I'm a beacon of calm? Quite the opposite! Many women tell me:"I'm not cut out for this, I'm too lively for such sitting around". And I respond:"That's exactly why you should try!".
Knitting versus the dopamine trap
In today's world, we are bombarded with stimuli. Scrolling through our phones gives us quick dopamine hits, but at the same time, it destroys our ability to focus. Knitting is mindfulness training in practice.mindfulness.
- Immersion in the process: When you have to keep an eye on the pattern, your brain enters a "Flow" state. The outside world disappears.
- Analog detox:You cannot simultaneously knit a complicated lace and use your smartphone. It's a safeguard for your nervous system.
Substantively about unraveling: What happens to the yarn?
Unraveling is not a failure; it's a stage of craftsmanship. What should you know about the fiber after unraveling?
- Shape memory:Natural wool has "memory." After unraveling, the thread is crinkled, but that doesn't destroy its structure.
- Relaxation of the fiber:After unraveling, give the yarn 24 hours to rest – natural fibers will partially return to their original form.
- Magical reset:If the yarn seems "tired," a bath in lukewarm water will close the scales and refresh the wool.
Patience is built from within
By learning patience through the seventeenth unraveling, you teach your brain perseverance. It's a skill worth its weight in gold. In my workshops atsecretm.eu, I see how lively women find peace in this.
So, my dear "spirited soul" – pick up your needles. Your yarn will endure, and your mind will thank you.
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