Modern Knitting History

Hello, my friends!

Today, will be the last post about knitting history in order not to make bored.

The most closest part to us - modern history.

In the 21st century, knitting has seen a revival.

This revival is partly due to the growth of the internet and internet-based technologies, The “Handmade Revolution,” and growing interest in DIY Crafts.

The Handmade Revolution is the name given to various movements online, focusing on bringing back handcrafts and encouraging people to learn these crafts. Often facilitated on forums and sites like Pinterest.

Natural fibers, from animals such as alpaca, angora, merino, and mohair, and plant fibers such as cotton, have become more accessible and cheaper to obtain and process.

Other natural fibers, such as bamboo, qiviut, silk, and yak, are gaining popularity. The yarn industry has recently been making new types of “Novelty Yarns,” using natural fibers and synthetic fibers.

It’s also seen the rise of popularity of other plant fibers like hemp and bamboo.

Traditional designs blended with non-traditional is happening more than ever today. Many makers hold onto conventional patterns, which have gained a large following.

The knitting community is adapting, reinventing, and blending this wonderful skill all the time. Resulting in the creation of many unique ideas and trends, like arm knitting! Who would have thought, but arm knitting is quite popular.

Knitting will be different in the future, but new ideas will be forever influenced by the past. The Victoria and Albert Museum has a large exhibit on textiles and knitting throughout time. I visited, and it was very interesting.