| This is the only history of hand knitting. Rutt traces the mysterious history of this craft from ancient times to the present, examining museum collections, literary evidence, and popular legends.
About the author: Richard Rutt is the former Bishop of Leicester and has published many titles including Korea: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary and The Bamboo Grove: An Introduction to Sijo.
About the narrator: Melissa Hughes is a member of British Equity and records for BBC America Audiobooks.
What people are saying about History of Hand Knitting:
“…you'll find a bounty of information about how the knitted stitch, fabric, and garment evolved throughout history. You'll also learn how knitting has been influenced over the years by politics, economics, and gender roles, and how we fit into the picture today.” Clara Parkes, Knitter’s Review
ISBN 978-0-9796073-4-9
Abridged, 4 CDs, 4 hours and 52 minutes
5 1/8" wide x 5 5/8" high x 1" deep
An audio book from Knitting Out Loud.
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