Canada Knits by Shirley A. Scott
Today I’m happy to report that I finally finished Canada Knits. Never thought I’d finish this one! I love reading it. This book was packed with info about the evolvement of knitting in Canada, but the heavy text slowed me down. As I remember, I ended Part 1 with Canadian Yarns.
Do I want to keep it? I enjoyed the reading and loved all the interesting photos – some black/white a two color sections. That said, it’s not a book that I really want to keep on my “forever” shelf. Sorry “Shirl the Purl”!
Here’s a photo of the Amos Little mill (that evolved into Briggs & Little). Small mills such as this one were often the advent of today’s larger yarn companies.
Amos Little Mill
The Lux Knitting Book published in 1939 is part of the wartime Canadian effort.
Lux Knitting Book – 1939
Sporting life in Canada influenced knitting. Curling, imported from Scotland in colonial times, created a need for fine-gauge sweaters and hats.
Canadian Curling Team
Missionary work in Eastern Canada added to the number of knitters. Young girls were taught at an early age.
Knitting girls in Labrador
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