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 […]
Knitting vs Weaving. What’s the difference? By Sabrina Bland
The Foundation of Comfort: Choosing the Right Blanket A knitted blanket or a woven blanket – what’s the difference? Any person who has taken time out of their day to go blanket shopping is looking for comfort, nostalgia, and warmth. These things are important for a cozy home! When shopping for blankets, it’s important to […]
What makes acrylic so popular for custom knit products? By Aleksandra Mihailov
The Rise of Acrylic in a Diverse Yarn World Currently, there are a couple of trends converging in the yarn and knitting world. But there are so many different types of yarn; more than you can possibly even imagine. You can crochet with more than a dozen animal fibers, approximately as many plant fibers and […]
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 […]