History of Knitting

History Of Knitting

Knitting, as defined by Wiktionary, is "Combining a piece of thread with one or two needles into a piece of fabric." The word is derived from knot, thought to originate from the Dutch verb knutten, which is similar to the Old English cnyttan, to knot. Its origins lie in the basic human need for clothing for protection against the elements. More recently, knitting has become less a necessary skill and more a hobby.

Read more about History Of Knitting:  Early Origins of Knitting, Early European Knitting, Importance in Scottish History, Industrial Revolution, 1920s: The Russian Civil Wars and China, 1939–1945: Knitting For Victory, 1950s and 60s: Haute Couture, 1980s: A Decline, Early 21st Century Revival

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