Thursday, March 27, 2014

Knitting: The Duchess of Cambridge’s Relaxing Hobby

Knitting is frequently associated with elderly women sitting in rocking chairs on their porches while they rock back and forth knitting all day long. While some people may think knitting is a boring activity, it is actually a valuable hobby that you should enjoy with your friends. Despite what many people think, knitting is not just for older women. In fact, many celebrities are falling in love with the relaxation that knitting brings. You’ll certainly great surprise to know that it is Princess Kate’s new hobby. Actually, she shared her penchant for knitting during her trip to Scotland. She told one Glasgow resident, "I've been trying to knit and I'm really bad. I should be asking for tips!"


During her pregnancy, the Duchess of Cambridge revealed that she knitted to keep herself relaxed. Her knitting hobby makes him one of the hordes of women who taken up the hobby in the recent years. She said that she had no signs of severe morning sickness that plagued her in early pregnancy. She also said that the hobby is helping her to lessen stress and pass the time. She knitted a layette for her child. If you want to learn how to knit too, you have to choose the best yarn that you should use. There are specific types of yarns that you should use for every project and make sure that you pick the most suitable one. 

Regardless of her skill level, Kate enjoys knitting along with some of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. You might also get surprised to know that Felicity Huffman also loves to knit. "I used to spend that time studying Italian and French. Then after I had two kids, my brain turned to mush and I took up knitting," said "Desperate Housewives" actress. Even David Arquette is a fan of knitting, even appeared on the cover of "Celebrity Scarves 2: Hollywood Knits for Breast Cancer Research. It was an instructional volume of knitting projects from Hollywood's foremost hobbyists. 

So if you are thinking about the best ways to spend your free time, why don’t you get yourself into the knitting craze? You can learn to knit by making use of various resources. Take inspiration from Hollywood's finest celebrities. You’ll surely love knitting for your kids, just like what Kate does for the royal heir. Knit all you want- even without the rocking chair!