So, historically, knitting and crochet were necessities, since machine-made knit fabrics were not available, and there is a very long tradition of service attached to the creation of these textiles. Often, in wartime, church leaders of many denominations would ask the women in their congregations to use sermon time to serve others by knitting bandages and socks and winter gear for soldiers and sailors. I often knit in work meetings and church meetings and feel comfortable doing so. It is definitely a reverent activity and the end results are always going to someone who needs it, be that a new grandbaby or graduate or newlywed couple.
I’ve never had anyone complain to me about it, but I have had people come ask what I was working on, and we had a friendly visit about it. Maybe it’s a method of becoming “knit together in love”!
