#knithistory

[knithacker]

On D-Day’s 80th anniversary, volunteers knit for victory with ‘The Longest Yarn’

The 3D tapestry – 80 panels stretching 80 meters – depicts scenes from D-Day and was completed by over 1,000 volunteers from the U.K., the U

"Ms. Forster enlisted over 1,000 knitters via Facebook from the U.K., the United States, Australia, and New Zealand to complete the 3D tapestry. The result is 80 meters (88 yards) of 80 3D panels of knitted and crocheted scenes of the D-Day invasion."

[rachelfolkster]

My great grandmother made this afghan in 1972. It was one of the only patterned blankets she made that wasn’t a chevron pattern. And since she used Red Heart it’ll outlive the apocalypse😂 Beautiful, isn’t it?💜💕 . #knit #knitting #knithistory #knitted #knittedblanket #knittersofinstagram #HistoryInEveryStitch #handmade #handknit

[knittingmuseum]

"Probably Italian." Knit cap from the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. How did they do those bullion stitches? I'm guessing it's machine made, but still.

[knittingmuseum]

"Rose Bud" drawstring bag. Green silk knit with appliquéd pink, salmon, ecru roses and yellow-green, green, dark green leaves. Green cord drawstring. Italian or French, 1820–60. At the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.