History of knitting

We have all these free crochet patterns for you to make but where did it all come from? The evolution of crochet is quite the thought. Who do we have to thank for giving us the knowledge on using a thin tool to manipulate string/yarn to form projects? Where did it all come from? What has changed from the past to today’s society? Crochet history, like most history, isn't black and white but we do know a lot. Modern crochet has come a long way from the origins of crochet. This page, History of…

Who invented knitting? Was it a sage or a shaman who one day picked up two sticks, some string, and began the incredible act of knitting? Was this ancient genius filled with divine inspiration or

Old photograph, Crofter knitting shawl, Shetland, Scotland

Knitting Mary. The Buxtehude Altar by Master Bertram of Minden by skiffvintageknitting, via Flickr

Learn with Michael Sellick on how crochet all started. We have all these free crochet patterns for you to make but where did it all come from? The evolution of crochet is quite the thought. Who do we have to thank for giving us the knowledge on using a thin tool to manipulate string/yarn to form projects? Where did it all come from? What has changed from the past to today’s society? Crochet history, like most history, isn't black and white but we do know a lot. Modern crochet has come a long…

MOST FABRIC TODAY is made in one of two ways: weaving or knitting. While weaving is an ancient art, knitting is likely pretty new—there’s little evidence of it before the Middle Ages. That means until then, people didn’t have an easy(ish) method for creating stretchy textiles. No matter what fiber you use (cotton, silk, wool, even spandex), wovens are relatively stiff because you crisscross yarns in a rigid grid. With knitting, you connect loops of yarn, forming a more flexible cloth…

History of Knitting - Who Invented Knitting & we take a look at Knits through the ages - Knitting History & How knitting first began until now.

History of Knitting - Who Invented Knitting & we take a look at Knits through the ages - Knitting History & How knitting first began until now.

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"Stocking Knitters" - An antique book containing nineteenth century knitting patterns direct link: http://www.vads.ac.uk/images/WSA/PDF/00393973.pdf