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Knitting Dream Meaning

Dream interpretation from 23 unique sources about Knitting

1- The first symbolism connected with knitting is that of creating something new out of available material.

A projcct or idea which is being worked on is beginning to come together.

To be unravelling knitting suggests that a project that is being worked on needs reconsideration.

2- Often it is worthwhile taking note of the colour of what is being knitted (See also: Colour) in order to make sense of why the image of knitting should appear in a dream. It may well be that the dreamer is working at creating a relationship, or working on emotions.

3- Knitting can symbolise a form of creativity; which we may not have fully realised we have available lo us. [1]

If you were knitting or doing crochet, the symbols may be indicative of some waking situation. For example, if you dropped a stitch in the dream, have you been tactless in waking life? If there was a break in your yarn, have you argued with someone? Wool has from the earliest of times represented warmth and protection, and if you are knitting with wool or see wool in your dreams, it can suggest gentleness or motherly qualities within yourself. Be aware, too, of the phrase ‘pulling the wool over someone’s eyes’. There might be things that you don’t know about or don’t wish to see at the present time. [2]
For a woman to dream of knitting, denotes that she will possess a quiet and peaceful home, where a loving companion and dutiful children delight to give pleasure.

For a man to be in a kniting-mill, indicates thrift and a solid rise in prospects.

For a young woman to dream of knitting, is an omen of a hasty but propitious marriage.

For a young woman to dream that she works in a knitting-mill, denotes that she will have a worthy and loyal lover.

To see the mill in which she works dilapidated, she will meet with reverses in fortune and love. [3]

Knitting, crocheting, or other similar craft can represent: An actual hobby or pastime (needlecraft or otherwise).

A particular project.

A creative or productive process that converts ideas or raw materials into something else.

A certain age group, such as grandmas (who often knit) or babies (who often have things knitted for them).

Complicated or convoluted.

See also: Making or Building, Weaving or Spinning, Yarn, Sewing [4]

Material aspects: The primary symbolism connected with knitting is that of creating something new out of available material, often having a pattern from which to work.

If the pattern is intricate much care needs to be taken.

A project or idea that is being worked on is beginning to come together.

To be unravelling knitting suggests that a project that is being worked on needs reconsideration. [5]

An ideal home with a charming mate and several lovely children may be confidently expected by a woman who dreams of knitting.

If a young woman dreams that she has a job in a knitting mill, it signifies that she will suddenly find the man of her choice and will marry him in a very short time with every probability of happiness. [6]

To dream that you are knitting, signifies a quiet, peaceful and loving home life. It may also refer to someone in your life (past or present) who you associate with knitting. Alternatively, this dream may symbolize your creativity, accomplishments or your need to take time out from your regular routine. [7]
Gives gender-specific: In a woman’s dream knitting can represent the basic feminine skills. As many women become more business-oriented, knitting as a recreation – embodying a different form of creativity – may surface in dreams representing domesticity. [8]
1. Peace and tranquility.

2. Home life and childhood.

3. Desire or need for creative activity.

4. Solving difficult and complex problems.

5. Boredom with one’s present existence.

6. Desire to broaden one’s horizons. [9]

Knitting is an obvious symbol for something we are building, either in our career or in our relationships. Knitting together a relationship, particularly one that needs mending. (See also: Sewing). [10]
Knitting indicates a need for thrift, especially if the dreamer is knitting by hand.

If the knitting is done by machinery, hasty decisions need careful attention. [11]

Something you are concentratedly working at in your life; knitting a relationship together, consider what gar­ment is being made and refer to clothes. [12]
Depth Psychology: If you are knitting: a boring task will take time to complete; or you are making something simple complicated.

See also: Stocking. [13]

Knitting, as with weaving and knotting, can symbolize a form of creativity, the ability to form something new out of raw material. [14]
A dream denoting wicked talk, gossip (Gypsy). The domestic occupations of women frequently bear this meaning. [15]
Psychological / emotional perspective: We are working on emotions, or at creating a relationship. [16]
Your undertakings will be crowned with success.

If you see someone Knitting you will be deceived. [17]

A man or woman who dreams of knitting will need the services of a doctor before many days. [18]
To accomplish a task one small step at a time; research the type and color of item [19]
This Is a fortunate dream, for it signifies domestic felicity from now on. [20]
Mending, repairing, creating. Stick to the knitting; do not get scattered. [21]
(Interlacing yarn or thread, Weaving) In a dream, knitting represents a problem solver, garments, travels, or hesitation. Knitting in a dream also means the passing of one’s life and the nearing of its end. Knitting in a dream also means living under acceptable conditions, or experiencing the gifts of life between exhilaration and deflation. Knitting a garment in a dream means travels. Ifone sees himselfwrapping the knit in a dream, it means that his mind is set on travelling.

If one unravels his knit after completing it in a dream, it means that his goal was reached then obstructed. In such a dream, if one is incarcerated, it means that he will be released.

If he is disputing something, it means that his disagreements will be solved. Knitting in a dream also could denote sodomy. [22]

lucky numbers: 10-15-22-29-35-42

children: prosperity in the home, with delightful pleasures.

dropping a stitch while: you were tactless; don’t scatter yourself; begin again.

enemies: undertakings wil be crowned with success.

fancy, doing: making something simple, complicated.

mother: wil have obedient bright children, thrifty with solid use of prospects.

muffler for her lover, woman, a: wil lose his commitment to relationship.

of: peace in the home comes with attention to details.

others: are being deceived by friends.

scarf for a boyfriend, a: wil alter his feelings to the negative.

worsted yarn, with: wil inherit more than you earn; invest it wel .

young woman: wil make a hasty marriage that wil reverse your il -fortune in love. [23]

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Sources and Authors

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  3. Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation by Gustavus Hindman Miller [Back to dream]
  4. The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary by Nancy Wagaman [Back to dream]
  5. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  6. The Complete Dream Book by Gillian Holloway [Back to dream]
  7. My Dream Interpretation by myjellybean [Back to dream]
  8. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  9. New American Dream Dictionary by Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin [Back to dream]
  10. Dream Symbols in The Dream Encyclopedia by James R. Lewis and Evelyn Dorothy Oliver [Back to dream]
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  12. A Guide to Dreams and Sleep Experiences by Tony Crisp [Back to dream]
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  14. Dream Meanings of Versatile by Versatile - Anonymous [Back to dream]
  15. The Fabric of Dream by Katherine Taylor Craig [Back to dream]
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  19. Dream Dictionary Unlimited by Margaret Hamilton [Back to dream]
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  21. The Dream Books Symbols by Betty Bethards [Back to dream]
  22. Islamic Dream Interpretation by Ibn Seerin [Back to dream]
  23. Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days by Zolar [Back to dream]

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