theknottingwaySep 6, 20222 min readHistory of KnittingThe Rise of the Knitting Machine: How Knitting Machines changed the Knitting IndustryIn today’s modern era of fast fashion, we rely on mass-produced clothing and knitwear that are readily available. The Industrial...
theknottingwayJul 6, 20222 min readHistory of KnittingKnitting in New World: South AmericaMuch like North America , the knitting of South America is influenced by both the native populations and the immigrants that settled...
theknottingwayJun 6, 20223 min readHistory of KnittingKnitting in the New World—North AmericaDuring the Age of Exploration, Europeans sailed around the globe to areas that they previously hadn’t explored. They created...
theknottingwayMay 2, 20222 min readHistory of KnittingAsian Knitting HistoryEarly in 2020, I was gifted the book 250 Japanese Knitting Stitches: The Original Pattern Bible by Hitomi Shida. It contains many...
theknottingwayApr 4, 20223 min readHistory of KnittingKnitting across the IslesThroughout my journey researching the origins of knitting I have begun to notice an interesting trend. Beginning with the Middle East,...
theknottingwayMar 10, 20223 min readHistory of KnittingSnowy ScandinaviaThe word Scandinavian conjures images of snow; skiing; reindeer; long, cold winters; warm knit sweaters and mittens; and stories by...
theknottingwayJan 31, 20222 min readHistory of KnittingKnitting: Where it all beganAs with many handicrafts, knitting began as a utilitarian way to keep family members warm and clothed. Over time people began to make...