The largest Do it your self show in Europe was held at the Porte de Versailles. The know-how of knitters inspires new generations. Meetings.
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Moss stitch, purl stitchelastic point…All these points have no secrets for these knitters. In this Parisian boutique which sells the best wool, knitting is a story of transmission, often between grandmother and grandchildren. “It was my grandmother who introduced me to this and so there you go, I never let go of the needles”, explains a knitting enthusiast.
The Covid health crisis, by authorizing the opening of haberdasheries which manufactured the masks, gave a boost to the sector. The new generation has adopted the trend and it doesn't matter if it's a little more expensive than the completely machine-made one. “We use a lot of silk when we actually knit and as a result we wear something that we have made with pride.” argues Karine Heysh, manager of Enième Garment.
A knitting speed competition was organized at the Do y Yourself show. And it was an influencer in the sector who hosted the competition. “Everyone imagines that it's a story of grannies with curls. Now, young people, especially men, are getting into it because there are models coming out for men and unisex models. Sometimes, there are new colors coming out and these models, these colors, men are making them their own.”according to Jimmy Tricotin, knitting influencer.
And knitwear has its star, a nine-time speed champion. Catherine Bouënard knows how to make two stitches in 3 seconds. “We clear our heads while we knit, it's like any other person who does a creative hobby, who crochets, who paints. It's really the moment of relaxation, well-being, the best.”
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