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Did medieval craftsmen knit in the medieval times?
According to the Wikipedia article on knitting, our oldest examples of knitted fabric come from Egypt of the first millennium AD, which would seem to put the invention of knitting into late antiquity or the early Middle Ages. There is a link below.
How do you find which way is north with a magnet?
To find north you will need the magnet, a needle, a piece of very thin paper & a bucket of water. First you need to take the positive side of the magnet and slide it across the first half of the needle, as if you were striking a match, fifty times. Then do the same with the negative side of the magnet and the other side of the needle. Afterwards, put the needle in the paper so that there are 2 holes and the needle lies horizontally, then place in the water. The positive side of the needle will point North.
When was knitting invented?
knittig was invented around the 13-14th centery
Where will you find the grapes and cherries knitting pattern by Patricia Roberts?
The pattern is in at least two of her books, "Second Knitting Book" and "Collection" published in the 80s but with lots of second-hand copies about.
How did Vikings keep warm?
They used an ancient form of knitting called naalbinding [also known as "needlebinding" or "one needle knitting"] to make mittens, hats, socks and legwarmers. They also wore wool clothing during the winter [as opposed to the linen clothing that they wore during the warmer months] and a wool cloak. They would also keep a fire going in their house [it would get kind of smoky in there, but they needed all the warmth they could get] If they ran out of wood to burn they would sometimes burn animal dung. It smelled horrible, but it was better than freezing to death.
What does CO mean in knitting?
Cast on. Put the original row of loops on the needle.
What are the three types of knitting?
cable knitting, tube knitting, four needle knitting, knitting in the round, and a straight knit
What is knitting in the ditch when knitting in the round?
This could be standing in a depressed area while knitting using a round knitting needle.
What does sm mean in a knitting pattern?
i think it means 'slip marker' which means take the marker from the left hand needle and put it on the right hand needle
What does purlwise mean in knitting?
it simple means put your needle into the next stitch as if you are going to purl and do what ever they say
What does sl1 mean on knitting pattern?
slip 1 - insert needle into stitch as normal then just pull it off the left needle onto the right without knitting or purling it
What does is mean slip marker in knitting?
slip marker just means move your marker from your left needle to your right needle. a marker just sits on the needle and shows the place, its not part of the knitting and will be removed when you have finished.
Who invented he knitting needle?
bob wormanhiemer
What is the English equivalent of a US knitting needle size 35?
A US knitting needle size 6 would be equivalent to a UK knitting needle size 8, or a 4mm.
How many types of knitting are there?
Knitting is knitting, regardless of the yarn weight, needle type or stitch. And given this combination of variables, the differences are innumerable.
What is a piece of furniture used in bathrooms that starts with the letter k?
* Knife * Knitting Needle * Kids (in some homes) * Kits (first aid) ** Knife * Knitting Needle * Kids (in some homes) * Kits (first aid) ** Knife * Knitting Needle * Kids (in some homes) * Kits (first aid) ** Knife * Knitting Needle * Kids (in some homes) * Kits (first aid) ** Knife * Knitting Needle * Kids (in some homes) * Kits (first aid) ** Knife * Knitting Needle * Kids (in some homes) * Kits (first aid) *
How many different types of knitting are there?
Knitting is knitting, regardless of the yarn weight, needle type or stitch. And given this combination of variables, the differences are innumerable.
