KNIT LOUD

Historic Patterns...
they are usually written in terms that the modern knitter cannot read. Mosly because the terms and uses have changed over time.

Depending on the time period, those who made the items we see, may or may not have even written out the pattern.
They just knew how to make it, usually out of sheer repetition. Learning to knit was part of school, and part of everyday life. If everyone around you was knitting, chances are that you were knitting along as well sooner rather than later.

This project is to provide patterns in modern terms that produce an item based on historical knit items.  

Our research has taken us mostly to the 18th and early 19th centuries for knit items that still exist, and can be proven as to the time frame. 
 But there are plenty of projects to tackle from WW1 as well.

We look at museums, newpapers, books to find references as we write the patterns.

So far, our pattern line includes:

                           * stockings 

                                      * mittens 

                           * thrummed mittens   

                           * Liberty cap

                                      * worsted cap

Other:
cabbage nets,
petticoats,
1/2 mitts

Whether you are a reenactor, or someone who just enjoys knitting historically based knit things... We hope that you will enjoy our patterns.

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Please note that the patterns, when available will be listed here with purchase links.
Thank you.