This past spring, I took a class at Tolt Yarn and Wool with Sylvia Olsen on making a Salish knitted cap. The class was inspiring and just when you thought all knitting was the same, think again. Knitting in the technique of the Salish knitters is unique and now one of my favorite ways of… Continue reading History Makers: The Story of the Coast Salish Knitters
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History Makers: Lois Swales
If you are a spinner that uses a spindle, I bet you will enjoy this video I am sharing from YouTube of Lois Swales, of the Missing Spindle blog. She has a keen interest in the history of spindles and I have enjoyed learning bits from her. A delightful, fun, entertaining and educational video to… Continue reading History Makers: Lois Swales
History Makers: Alice Starmore – “Harris Tweed”
BBC Coast: Harris Tweed Short but educational.