January 1, 2022
This past Thanksgiving, I was able to go to Disneyland for the first time since the pandemic shut the world down. I was standing in line for the Spider-Man Webslingers ride at Disney California Adventure. This was not a short line by any means which allowed me plenty of time to knit and people watch. While standing in line I was thinking about how integral my knitting was to my theme park experience. I was wearing a hand knit sweater, made specifically for this trip, knitting a sock- cast on specifically for knitting in line, and using a project bag that made for ease of knitting in line and with fabric to match my outfit and the theme of the park. I started thinking about the different projects that I want to make to enhance my future trips. Then I began pondering what I would knit the following week at Emerald City Comic Con and it dawned on me how knitting had become such an important part of my comic-con experience too. This led me to think about all of the patterns, books, yarns, and other accessories/tools that have been inspired by different genres of entertainment and popular culture. How many of us have a knitting book with patterns that are inspired by Twilight or Outlander? How many of us have bought the amigurumi kits for Star Wars, Harry Potter, Friends, or The Office? Who saw Bernie Sanders’ inauguration mittens or Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s collars and thought, “I have to make my own version of that!”? With this blog and podcast I want to explore all of the ways that fiber arts and fandom intersect. There are so many genres to explore. Everyday creators and makers are using their fiber arts to connect to those genres and experiences. I think it deserves exploration and recognition for the amazing creativity and joy it brings people. I look forward to going on this journey with you. Knitters Assemble!
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