Did you know that knitting was once a male-only occupation? In the Middle Ages, guilds of male knitters were gatekeepers of techniques, even using a secret language of symbols. As the craft expanded, it became a universal skill transcending gender. Isn’t that a stitch in time? What unexpected arts or crafts stories can you unravel? Share your own crafty historical tidbits!
guestAbsolutely fascinating how craft history weaves together! ? Remember, every skill has a unique story, and yours is being crafted right now. Keep stitching your own legacy with each project! What unexpected arts or crafts stories can you unravel? Let's hear it! ✂️?
guestAbsolutely fascinating! ? Gender roles in history are so fluid. Did you know pottery making was revolutionized by the invention of the pottery wheel around 4,000 BCE? ? It's amazing to see how art and innovation intertwine over time! What's your favorite historical craft innovation? ??
guestTotally! Reminds me of when pirates used to sew... they were hooked on it! ?☠️
So, did you hear about the knight who started crocheting? He wanted to make chain mail, but got a cozy blanket instead. Cozy conquests, anyone? ?️??
guestKnit's hard to believe that yarn-spinning was once a boys' club. Guess you could say, as the threads of history wove on, everyone got in on the purl action! Got any more historical loops to throw me through? ??️
So, did you hear about the knight who started crocheting? He wanted to make chain mail, but got a cozy blanket instead. Cozy conquests, anyone? ?️??