The Science of How Blankets Provide Well-being
There’s something universally comforting about wrapping up in a warm blanket, whether it’s during a chilly evening or just lounging on the sofa. But have you ever wondered why blankets are so comforting? It turns out, there’s quite a bit of science behind the warmth and well-being that blankets provide. The Role of Insulation The […]
A Brief History of Textiles by Rachel Basinger
The Birth of American Textiles: Samuel Slater and the Cotton Gin In the late 1700s, the textile industry began to take off in England, and many Americans wished to see the same development in the United States. However, English law made it illegal to carry loom designs out of England. Samuel Slater circumvented this law […]
From Wartime Knitting To A Pinterest Revolution- How Knitting Has Evolved In The U.S. by Corrine Adams
Knitting: A Quiet Cultural Legacy Beyond Stereotypes When knitting comes to mind most of us envision an older generation. Your grandmother, perhaps, sitting on a porch somewhere in a circle with her friends. Needles in hand, gossip passing between them, producing knit scarves and socks; perfecting the art form. History, however, has shown us that […]
The Art and Practice of Knitting in Kenya by Penina Tuwei
The Origins of Knitting and Its Early Limitations Knitting is the skillful art of making garments like blankets, socks, sweaters, and scarves. When knitting came into existence, socks were the first and only items to be made. Knitters, in their limited experience, didn’t know that they could knit different kinds of items. But as the […]