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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent unused condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> Knitting apparently originated with the nomadic peoples of the Middle East. The knitting craft was spread by Arabic traders who taught the craft to sailors as well as others who visited North Africa. When these men returned to Europe they taught the art of knitting to other men as well as women. As knitting grew in importance knitting guilds were established. If a man of that period was to become a Master knitter he had to put in six years as an apprentice. After this the apprentice was tested to see if he had gained the expect- ed proficiency. It was well worth the time spent. An accom- ??? plished knitter could win the favor of kings and queens. As late as the 19th century it was common to see men knitting. But as the importance of hand knitting declined and factory made clothing became available knitting became the evening pastime of women. Men were forced through economic necessity to turn their skills away from knitting. (LL)