Knitting History: American Knitting in Art, Poetry, and Prose

A veritable revelry of knitting history, this small book tells its tale using works of art, poetry, songs, and sayings about knitting. From ancient Egypt, through four American wars, and several knitting crazes, American women have been enthusiastic knitters. The book brings us up-to-date with men and celebrities who knit, as well as the latest interest--knitting as mental relaxation and spiritual practice. The book is beautiful, fun, inspiring, and instructive--a perfect little gift for anyone who knits, sews, or loves other yarn crafts, needlework and textile arts.