Feb. 10 is written as 2.10 which is read as 2(ni)10(to), therefore they say today is day of knit. In 1988 Yokohama handmade knit circle (横浜手作りニット友の会：yokohama tedukuri nitto tomo no kai) made Feb. 10 as Day of Knit originally. This group opens training courses and holds exhibitions at this time of the year.
In 1994 Nihon knit kogyo kumiai rengokai (日本ニット工業組合連合会）, Japan Knitting Industry Association established Feb. 10 as Day of Knit nationally.
Usually in Japan women knit. But there is a famous knit designer called Prince of Knit Industry. His name is Mitsuharu Hirose (広瀬光治). He has a museum in Hokkaido. He said he has knitted a wedding dress for his sister for two to three years.
When I traveled to the Lake Titicaca in Peru in 1997, I saw many small boys were knitting something and was so surprised.
How about in your country?
In Spain Kimiko, there is a tradition where our mothers knit for their grand sons or for a family member or just for a friend.My mother still knit,mostly for my brother´s son.
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How is your nephew?
My mother used to knit for our family members too.
Please say hello to your family.
Kimiko