I’m not British, so I hadn’t heard the story of Kevin the Carrot until reader Nicola Riley sent me her pattern for one.
Apparently Kevin is the star – along with his carrot family – of a television spot … Read More ...
Tiny, 3,000 Year Old Ball of Yarn Found
The origins of knitting have always been murky because our raw materials are biodegradable. We know that the oldest piece of knitting that has been found is about 3,000 years old, but its sophistication (a sock with intricate colorwork) … Read More ...
Knitwear is an Art Form at London’s Fashion and Textile Museum
If I lived anywhere near London at all, I would have to take some time in the next few months to visit the Fashion and Textile Museum, which is running an exhibit called “Knitwear: Chanel to Westwood” through January 15.… Read More ...