My understanding is that while knitting is old in the Middle East, it only came to Europe in the 1300's. Richard Rutt's History of Hand Knitting would probably be the best printed resource to...

Well, hoping this doesn't turn into too much of a thread drift.

Knitting yarns used to be toothy and substancial. People expected them to be a bit scratchy - they were wool, after all. I am 54....

Backpackers say it is more durable than the merino undergarments that have been a popular alternative to polypro and fleece. It is also fire retardant like wool and absorbs less water than wool, is...