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Knitting and Crochet: Further reading

This guide is in support of knitting and crochet workshops given by the UGA Libraries, Spring 2023.

Recent articles

The Revolutionary Power of a Skein of Yarn from the New York Times; may need an account to read

History of hand knitting from the Victoria & Albert Museum

History [of knitting] 101 from Knitty

Knitting collection at the Victoria & Albert Museum

Make & Do page from the Victoria & Albert Museum--includes free 1940s knitting patterns and a free pattern for a crochet collar

Knitting Reference Library 19th and 20th century knitting manuals digitized by the University of Southampton, on archive.org

Knitting in History

These items are from websites and other online sources not affiliated with UGA Libraries