Knitting caught on in Europe quickly and spread rapidly. Royalty and the upper class made knitted garments very fashionable. Knitting has gone through trade guilds and cottage industries, and the invention and improvement of knitting machines. Even though knitting machines have advanced greatly in the last 500 years or so, however, hand knitting is still very much alive, as a very popular hobby.
The worldwide growth in demand for knitted garmets & items snowballed an industry – in this brief article we cover a bit of the history of the commercial knitting industry.
Did you ever enjoy texture of yarns in your hand or wondering how that interesting color pattern was created in your favorite sweater? Then you will surely have fun learning the art of knitting. Knitting is one of several ways to turn thread or yarn into cloth -weaving and crochet. Its all about creativity.
Learn everything you need to know about knitting. Get started today in this fun, time-honored hobby.
So you’re going to a knitting group meeting? Feel intimidated by other knitters? Become shy with people you don’t know? Here are 6 things you can bring to a knitting group meeting to help you start a conversation.
