In all honesty, I believe almost everyone visualizes an old lady in a rocking chair when thinking of knitting or crocheting. Throughout time knitting has been seen as a feminine craft, to the point where it is almost sexist to classify knitting and crocheting as just “a thing only women can do”. However, in the article “Knitting as Dissent” it is explained that knitting was not used as a laid back hobby, but rather more as another source of income. With something as simple as knitting, it allowed them to gain critical independence from the tyranny, later gaining the political independence as a country. Something to definitely question, is how could knitting be remotely similar to breastfeeding and childcare? Despite the fact that the hard work of knitters went overlooked, in the 1700’s they had an immense impact; which for me as well, was pretty indulging. I can also agree with the competitions being interesting. Aside from enjoying to knit and spin, their hard work would pay off at the competitions.
Knitting as Dissent
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