Knitting is a method by which yarn is manipulated to create a textile, or fabric. Studies have shown that knitting provides several significant health benefits "help prevent and manage stress, pain and depression, which in turn strengthens the body's immune system".
Knitting is a technique of producing fabric from a strand of yarn or wool. Unlike weaving, knitting does not require a loom or other large equipment, making it a valuable technique for nomadic and non-agrarian peoples.
The oldest knitted artifacts are socks from Egypt, dating from the 11th century. They are a very fine gauge, done with complex colourwork and some have a short row heel, which necessitates the purl stitch.
These complexities suggest that knitting is even older than the archeological record can prove.