From Africa and Egypt to Europe and America, Knitting Traditions takes you around the world and across the centuries to spotlight knitting’s rich historical context.

In this colorful, project-packed second edition, readers will learn how to shag mittens, follow in the footsteps of knitters from ancient civilizations to today’s top designers, discover one method practiced in cultures as diverse as Andean and Portuguese, examine exquisite 18-century knitted carpets, explore the life of a Victorian knitwear designer, and 19th-century outlaws who knitted lace while serving prison terms.

Magazine published in February 2011 by Long Thread Media LLC

shop.longthreadmedia.com