I’ve found extraordinary joy in knitting. Here’s why | Maeve Higgins

Knitting is a fantastic way to fight anxiety, keep one's mind occupied and fight fast fashion

I've become addicted to knitting and I'm clearly not the only one: I've seen people knitting on the subway, in college lectures and even, once, in a bar.

I'm not surprised. Knitting is a fantastic way to fight anxiety, keep one's mind occupied, and - by making clothing for yourself and those you love - fight fast fashion.

Maeve Higgins is a Guardian US columnist