A brief history of the sweater, from Liverpool knitwear designer and fashion historian, Susan Crawford; plus a sweater every year, from guest writer, M Lynn Yu.
15 May 2009
Episode 79: Stitches in Time
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a podcast about knitting
A brief history of the sweater, from Liverpool knitwear designer and fashion historian, Susan Crawford; plus a sweater every year, from guest writer, M Lynn Yu.
A new series begins with a brand new theme, and a brand new sweater. Manifestos galore, and the world’s longest knitting project.
It’s the largest, grandest, most popular, and most renowned thing ever, though it’s not always considered a success. But it’s big. It’s the Magnum Opus.
The cure for all ills is found at the tips of your own knitting needles. An exploration of your brain, on knitting; with guest, Tara Jon Manning, and contributing writer, Diana Klau.
Exploring the man behind the “Mauve Measles” epidemic of 1862; a short foray into the woods, with Tonia; and fiber play, with art yarn spinner, Jacey Boggs.