Habetrot: Learn To Knit!

July 18, 2007

Learn To Knit!

From a 1910 "Ladies Home Journal" magazine.

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Comments

So 97 years later, we are still knitting presents to give to our friends...some things never change..

Posted by:cyndy | July 21, 2007 at 07:28 AM

Hey does Columbia yarns still exist ? I got to get me some!

Posted by:blogless sharon | July 19, 2007 at 03:32 PM

I just found your site not too long ago via a post by the Yarn Harlot, saying your site is one of her favorites. Ditto for me! I love the old postcards and artwork as well as all the sheepies. Makes me want to look for these treasures too!

Posted by:tempe | July 19, 2007 at 02:31 PM

I wonder what became of Columbia Yarns...

Posted by:Lucia | July 19, 2007 at 01:46 PM

I do note that even in 1910 not everyone already knew how to knit. As a newish knitter myself, I find this somehow comforting.

Posted by:Carla | July 19, 2007 at 11:01 AM

I can't help but appreciate how fitted her garment is. Hardly the dropped shoulder knitted sweatshirt that we get now. Too bad vintage patterns have such a tiny stitch gauge. I'm too math challenged to make much use of them.

Posted by:Sharon | July 18, 2007 at 11:39 PM

Pixie wears a handknit sacque in the most recent pic of her on my blog. Love the ad!

Posted by:Diane H K | July 18, 2007 at 07:34 PM

I notice that the selling point for 1910 was "extra-fine yarn" suitable for "delicate articles", compared to today's selling point of "Thick and Quick".

I think this shows us the impact of machines on the value we place on our handwork.

Posted by:LaurieM | July 18, 2007 at 07:23 PM

Yes. Why not?

Posted by:Carole | July 18, 2007 at 12:55 PM

232 pages of knitting patterns for only a quarter? Wow! Sign me up for that one.

Posted by:Elizabeth | July 18, 2007 at 12:20 PM

i just found your site and absolutely love it-the photos are awesome and the old art work is amazing!!!!! thanks!

Posted by:woolydaisy | July 18, 2007 at 11:27 AM

July 2008