It’s the same thing this year as it was last year. Young adults procrastinate getting a special someone something for Valentine’s Day. However, it’s not entirely their fault. Nothing really fits with what they’d like, and sometimes the gift of choice is too expensive. College students not on co-op and without a part-time job have no sufficient means to buy a frilly and over-the-top present.
The Knitting Club has solved this problem. They provide an economic (free) way to gift a special one a long-lasting present. This week, they had a Valentine’s Day themed event. The club presented three projects to work on that day: regular knitting, tutorial for knitting heart-shaped items, and wool-wrapping mason jars and glass bottles. The club also gave out snacks such as Oreo cookies and chips.
I went around the room asking people about this week’s projects.
“So, what are you making?” I asked freshman Mac Reddy.
“I’ve been knitting this solid rectangle for a while, but now it’s kind of looking like a trapezoid,” he said.
I turned my attention to a young woman who was wrapping wool around a glass bottle. “So, who are you giving this craft to?” I asked her.
“No one; I’m keeping it,” she said.
I myself got a firsthand experience at this craft-making. I recommend the knitting club for everyone, especially beginners. This is because, I, someone challenged when it comes to using my hands, had an easy time completing a project. It took me a little more than half an hour to turn an ordinary mason jar into a cozy everyday container. However, it wasn’t only my ability to make something with my own hands that made the experience worthwhile; it was the friendly environment. If you are new to knitting, or struggling with a certain technique, the head of the knitting club, Kyra Pastore, will answer your questions in-depth and comprehensively.
“You know, it’s hard to get people to come to the knitting club,” Kyra admitted. “It’s hard for beginners to really get the hang of knitting, which is why they get so disheartened and stop coming. This week, I tried to incorporate a project that anyone could do.”
And it was successful. Mechanical engineering freshman Connor Harrigan said, “We had a really big turnout this week.”
I recommend going to the Knitting Club not only for special events, but also on a regular basis, to improve your skills, socialize, and knit some really useful things for yourself, like scarves and hats. The club meets every Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. in Babbio 204. They can be contacted by email at knitting@stevens.edu.
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