01-04-2006, 03:22 PM
Many ancient warrior cultures had their warriors knit or crochet to relieve the stress and tension of battle. It kept them sane. It was a way of dealing with post traumatic stress disorder before the world even understood what PTSD was. Better to keep the big guy knitting and content than have him wig out and start killing people.
Many Asian cultures promote crocheting or knitting as a means to aid meditation.
In military culture, like in the Napoleonic era, it was important for soldiers to know how to knit, crochet, and darn. They had to make their own socks, mend and repair their own clothing, and it was a good way to relax and pass the time after a hard battle. (See above.) And it was important to be good at it. A well made pair of socks is warm and will protect your feet. And they are comfortable. Poorly made socks are not so warm and feel like you are walking on pebbles from all the odd shaped knots. Poorly made socks also cause some severe blisters, and ask anybody on a march... Blisters are bad mmmkay?
A Japanese Shogan, I do not rememember which one, but I read about him in a book. He was assassinated with knitting needles. A warrior sent to parley with him was allowed to keep his prized knitting needles poked through the bun of his hair as decoration. As a long standing impliment of peace, I doubt that anybody suspected they could be used in war. This clever warrior proceded to kill the Shogun, who was armed with swords, probably taking him by suprise.
Oh, and Rhyd, if you would like, I could knit you a cosey for your sword. Would you like it trimmed with a crocheted doiley lace?
Many Asian cultures promote crocheting or knitting as a means to aid meditation.
In military culture, like in the Napoleonic era, it was important for soldiers to know how to knit, crochet, and darn. They had to make their own socks, mend and repair their own clothing, and it was a good way to relax and pass the time after a hard battle. (See above.) And it was important to be good at it. A well made pair of socks is warm and will protect your feet. And they are comfortable. Poorly made socks are not so warm and feel like you are walking on pebbles from all the odd shaped knots. Poorly made socks also cause some severe blisters, and ask anybody on a march... Blisters are bad mmmkay?
A Japanese Shogan, I do not rememember which one, but I read about him in a book. He was assassinated with knitting needles. A warrior sent to parley with him was allowed to keep his prized knitting needles poked through the bun of his hair as decoration. As a long standing impliment of peace, I doubt that anybody suspected they could be used in war. This clever warrior proceded to kill the Shogun, who was armed with swords, probably taking him by suprise.
Oh, and Rhyd, if you would like, I could knit you a cosey for your sword. Would you like it trimmed with a crocheted doiley lace?
All alone, or in twos,
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."
The ones who really love you
Walk up and down outside the wall.
Some hand in hand
And some gathered together in bands.
The bleeding hearts and artists
Make their stand.
And when they've given you their all
Some stagger and fall, after all it's not easy
Banging your heart against some mad buggers wall.
"Isn't this where...."