Hand knitting
Interest in knitting
Knitting has a long history around the world.
We imagine someone like a 1
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A 2
32 _____ago, knitting was expected to disappear.
The number of knitting classes is now increasing.
People are buying more 3
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Benefits of knitting
gives support in times of 4
34_____difficulty.
requires only 5
35 _____skills and little money to start.
reduces stress in a busy life.
Early knitting
The origins are not known.
Findings show early knitted items to be 6
36 _____in shape.
The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and7
37 _____.
Early yarns felt 8
38 _____to touch.
Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.
Geographical areas had their own 9
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Everyday tasks like looking after 10
40 _____were done while knitting.