Hopefully we won’t have as cold of a winter as last year. But if we do, some ideas from this trade catalog might keep you warm! Bear Brand Blue Book of Yarnkraft is full of ideas of things to knit or crochet. It has clothing apparel for both ladies and men.
Tag: knitting
In 1892, for 50 cents or 2 shillings, you could have purchased this month’s Cultural Heritage Library selection and wowed all your friends with the latest and most comprehensive guide to knitting on the market to date. The Art of Knitting (1892) was published as a companion to The Art of Crocheting and contains simple instructions for beginners as well as more complex fancy stitches and patterns for more seasoned craftsmen. As it stands, however, we are well into the Electronic Age and you can impress your friends and save your cash by downloading this title for free from the Internet Archive!