A History of Hand Knitting - Hardcover

Richard Rutt

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0713451181 ISBN 13: 9780713451184

Publisher: Batsford Ltd, 1987

Synopsis

This is the only history of hand knitting. Richard Rutt traces the mysterious history of this craft from ancient times to the present, examining museum collections, literary evidence and popular legends.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Rutt is the former Bishop of Leicester and has published many titles including Korea: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary and The Bamboo Grove: An Introduction to Sijo.

From AudioFile

It's difficult to imagine a more thorough examination of the history of knitting than this one. Scholar Richard Rutt has put together a detailed description of the craft itself, including definitive opinions about the origins of knitting and in-depth explanations of particular garments worn throughout history. Narrator Melissa Hughes's light, musical voice lends a bright note to what is most certainly an informed, if occasionally exhaustive, narrative. Her ability to pronounce the titles of obscure texts and vocabulary in a variety of languages without interrupting the narrative flow is laudable. Casual knitters may find this account tedious, but textile specialists and serious knitters will find the details intriguing, perhaps listening while practicing their craft. B.H. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Batsford Ltd
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0713451181
• ISBN 13: 9780713451184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256