"Knitting" is back in vogue... "Healing culture to reduce stress."

[Anchor]
One of the hobbies that was popular during the COVID-19 period was knitting.

The popularity of knitting remains as the consumption culture of the 2030 generation, which values cost-effectiveness, and the decorating craze combine.

Reporter Lee Kwang-yeon covered it.

[Reporter]
With just a bundle of threads and a crochet, even a knitting king beginner can make a small bag in two hours.

The video, which contains meticulous explanations, has nearly 2 million views.

Knitting, which was popular during the COVID-19 period when they were forced to "stay at home," remains popular even after the end of the pandemic.

[Kim Daeri / Knitting YouTuber: It doesn't affect your health, so it's a hobby that anyone can do. [Because it doesn't need electricity and doesn't take up a lot of space, it's good to do when you're on the move, and you can hold a needle as soon as you wake up and it's a hobby open to anyone...]

{ 취미} As the conventional wisdom of 'hobby done alone' has been broken, it has become a 'healing culture' with friends and lovers.

Not only SNS contents but also professional cafes have increased accessibility.

You can see not only the tools you want but also various exemplary works at a glance, so the knitting equipment store is crowded even on weekdays with so-called 'knit people'.

Compared to three years ago, right after COVID-19, the number of purchases has tripled.

[Choi Yi An / Knitting Cafe user: I think I come here sometimes. I do it at home, but when I come here, I can see other people doing it, so I feel more healed.]

[Kang Min-jeong / Knitting Cafe User: I feel comfortable emotionally and have a new hobby, so I'm doing it with satisfaction.]


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Some products include threads and designs on needles, such as
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There are also various classes open for so-called '∀' who are entering for the first time.


has been lifted and unwound. I even get a cold sweat, but it's fun when I think about giving it to my family.

[An Da-jung / Student: I used to have a lot of props, but I learned it because I didn't dress well. If I brag about it, I have a V-neck open. I'm learning a six-week course and I'm opening two pairs in total.]

From props such as hair ties and keychains to costumes including cardigans, the types of finished products have also been diversified.

The process of making your own things and checking your identity even if it takes time is also in line with the "decorating craze" that has been popular for several years.

[Han Mi-ran / Knitting Instructor: I think people are starting to put more emphasis on values that money can't buy. The number of people knitting has increased a lot, especially among young people, who can invest their time to entertain themselves. In doing so, the rate of diffusion is getting faster.

There is also a view that it is one of the alternative consumption cultures in which the younger generation, who only adjusted to the speed of the world, lives in the era of high prices at their own pace.

I'm Lee Kwang Yeon of YTN.

Reporter for shooting
: Lee Hyun-oh
Screen courtesy: Needle Story