In Malmö, Sweden, a trend among young people is shifting away from screen time toward calm, creative breaks. " Young people report wanting to become handy, knit, crochet, and do pottery, pointing to traditional crafts as a way to relax. Levida Mathé, 25, is one who prefers yarn over her mobile phone, noting it is trendy today, with many drawn to disconnecting from social media and doing something more physical.
She is among many who have visited Moderna Museet's stick-AW in Malmö, part of a handicraft circle that combines knitting with social interaction. She knits to relax and express creativity, finding it a chance to think about something else and keep her hands busy, as seen in her latest project, a red polo sweater. A 2024 study from Göteborgs universitet shows knitting can have a calming effect, with participants experiencing mental health issues describing symptom relief when knitting.
She knits to relax and express creativity, finding it a chance to think about something else and keep her hands busy, as seen in her latest project, a red polo sweater.
Meanwhile, much of the knitting world exists on social media, with many knitting influencers and patterns from creators that are inspiring. For beginners, Levida advises that knitting consists of knit and purl stitches, requiring patience and enjoyment, and it is fun to see how a small thread becomes a whole garment.
For those wanting to start, Levida advises that it consists of knit and purl stitches, requiring patience and enjoyment, and it is fun to see how a small thread can become a whole garment.