Creating something of your very own, by hand, always feels extra special. So if you’re looking for ways to while away the hours this Easter break, then go back to basics and try your hand at crocheting. Knitwear designer Ellen Subraian, featured in Vogue Scandinavia's April / May issue, shares an exclusive pattern
Knitting used to be considered a bit of a passé pastime. A hobby for new grandmothers and social circles where the medium age was 70+. But it is experiencing a revival of late and this old school craft has hooked its way back into the zeitgeist. You don’t have to look much further than our very own Vogue Scandinavia knitted fashion dolls to see that.
And its benefits go beyond merely the finished article, from mindfulness to easing anxious thoughts, the power of the knitting needle, or crochet hook, certainly shouldn’t be overlooked. Spending time knitting one, pearling two can be incredibly therapeutic and give your brain (and hands) a focus away from screens and the constant ping of the 'gram.
For Malmö-based knitwear designer Ellen Subraian, spotlighted through our #MyVogueScandinavia initiative, knitting became more than just an escape from the frenetic stresses of daily life – it has become something of a lifeline. After discovering she had ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis) Subraian had to make some serious life changes. Forced to drop out of her studies to spend time at home, conserving her energy, Subraian started to look for creative outlets and knitting, along with crocheting, was the perfect salve.
Photo: Ellen Subraian
"We learn early that our value is determined by productivity,” she says. “With my work, I’ve felt like I can really finish something from start to end, and it’s such a great feeling,” she explained in her interview in our April-May issue.
For those of you who are keen to dip your toe into a new craft, Subraian has created an exclusive pattern just for Vogue Scandinavia:
How to make your very own arm warmers
