Are you familiar with knitted clothing?

Did you know that knitting originated with men?

And recently, it’s been trending again thanks to an olympic athlete.

The Paris 2024 Olympics are currently a hot topic on social media.

But not just because of the various sports, but also due to other caught-on-act activities.

For instance, British springboard diver Thomas Robert, more famously known as Tom Daley, has been spotted knitting.

He was also seen knitting at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, so it’s clear that knitting is one of his hobbies.

Did you know that knitting actually started with men?

But did you know that in 1527, the first knitting union was established in Paris?

Here, knitting was a men’s job, and women were not allowed to joining.

However, with the industrial revolution from the 18th to 19th century, the demand for knitted clothing increased, and it became a livelihood for women as well.

Knitting is an ancient form of weaving.

In fact, there is evidence of knitting found in Egypt, dating back to the 11th century.

There are also knitted socks discovered that were worn by the Romans.

In Europe, knitting is believed to have started in the 14th century.

It was initiated by priests and monks in monasteries, who knitted clothing and decorations used in ceremonies.

Here in the Philippines, knitting is still alive, particularly in the making of products like clothes, jackets, bonnets, and more.

Besides being a hobby, it also provides a source of income.