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theknottingway
Sep 6, 20222 min read
The Rise of the Knitting Machine: How Knitting Machines changed the Knitting Industry
In today’s modern era of fast fashion, we rely on mass-produced clothing and knitwear that are readily available. The Industrial...
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theknottingway
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Knitting in New World: South America
Much like North America , the knitting of South America is influenced by both the native populations and the immigrants that settled...
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theknottingway
Jun 6, 20223 min read
Knitting in the New World—North America
During the Age of Exploration, Europeans sailed around the globe to areas that they previously hadn’t explored. They created...
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theknottingway
May 2, 20222 min read
Asian Knitting History
Early in 2020, I was gifted the book 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches: The Original Pattern Bible by Hitomi Shida. It contains many...
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theknottingway
Apr 4, 20223 min read
Knitting across the Isles
Throughout my journey researching the origins of knitting I have begun to notice an interesting trend. Beginning with the Middle East,...
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theknottingway
Mar 10, 20223 min read
Snowy Scandinavia
The word Scandinavian conjures images of snow; skiing; reindeer; long, cold winters; warm knit sweaters and mittens; and stories by...
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theknottingway
Jan 31, 20222 min read
Knitting: Where it all began
As with many handicrafts, knitting began as a utilitarian way to keep family members warm and clothed. Over time people began to make...
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