Once upon a time, when dinosaurs were still trying to figure out their scales and mammoth wool was considered the height of fashion for cozy sweaters, people began what we now call knitting.
Ancient folks must have realized that if they didn't insulate their chilly caves, they'd be stuck throwing ice-cold parties all winter long. So, they sat down, grabbed their sharpest rocks and wooden needles, and started experimenting with bits of hide and twine.
Maybe those early experiments weren't all that successful. Somewhere out there, mammoths were probably waving their tusks menacingly, scaring the wits out of those poor ancient crafters. But eventually, they found their groove. Knitting became not just a survival skill but also a means of self-expression.
Archaeological findings tell us that even the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt dabbled in knitting. One can only imagine them furrowing their mummified brows, trying not to tangle their threads amidst the chaos of knitting patterns.
And in Ancient China, knitting might have even been part of philosophical practice. Picture wise men sitting cross-legged, taking deep breaths, and crafting beautiful scarves while pondering the cosmos and universal harmony.
So let's tip our hats to those ancient knitters with reverence. Thanks to them, we can enjoy warm sweaters and cozy socks today without sparing a thought for how many mammoths had to sacrifice their fur for them.
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