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Knits of Yore DVD

I just found something new for my Christmas list. This new knitting DVD by Interweave is titled Knits of Yore is A Close Look at Some Curious, Perplexing, and Estimable Knitted Objects from the Past 200 Years. As someone who loves both history and knitting. this DVD is something fascinating and different.

You can tell Susan Strawn is part knitting and history lover and part detective. Delving into what people have knitted over the past 200 years, she found a wide array of knitted fashions and objects by scouring antique stores and flea markets and through her connections with museums. Susan also shares the poignant stories and social insights to place the beautiful knitted pieces into historical context.

Looking for patterns too? Besides the antique knitted items, Susan also demonstrates how to interprets different knitting techniques and patterns of the past, including a 1930s drop-stitch pattern so you can make your own, and how to make a spiral panel for a cap and an Amana-style picot edge for socks. Through downloadable PDFs, she shares patterns for a pair of medieval baby mittens and knee-high lacy stockings.

Topics on Knits of Yore include:

• knitted bags and pockets and what they have in common
• knitting for babies and children
• knitting for the troops
• knitting for fashion

Imagine glow in the dark needles from World War I or radioactive knitting needles! Another interesting story about the history of knitting: Susan explains that in the early years of the 20th century, demand was so high for Japanese silk that special trains were filled with silk from Japan, and carried across America to supply yarn companies in New England.

If you always gravitate to knitted fashions in museums or if you love vintage patterns, you’ll love Knits of Yore. If you’re curious about the history of knitting and how this craft has been passed down and cherished over time, gather up your latest knitting project and a cup of tea and watch this fascinating DVD.

Knits of Yore: A Close Look at Some Curious, Perplexing, and Estimable Knitted Objects from the Past 200 Years from Interweave. It can be ordered through Amazon.com and would make a lovely holiday knitting gift for that special knitter on your list.

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