According to various legends and myths, you leave a piece of your soul in everything you knit. The only way to free this sliver of soul? Slip a mistake into your work.
This myth (which has been debunked) is attributed to a range of cultures, from the Irish the Amish to the Indigenous people of Turtle Island (North America).
In a world that pushes perfection, the idea of intentionally adding a mistake is interesting. What counts as a “mistake”, anyway? You might even agree with Bob Ross, who famously said, “We don’t make mistakes, just happy accidents.”
Learn more about this myth, plus a few more, in the video!