Look at what I found:
An interesting fact: in Paris in 1527, the art of knitting chiefly was practiced by middle-aged men, with strict rules and regulations of production. Someone only could be a “master” after years of learning. How many husbands out there that want to do that? : -)
In 1598 the Englishman William Reads invented the knitting machine. Initially there was much resistance to the invention of the machine, and it took decades before that the English finally adopted it. Typical, don’t you think?
With the beginning of industrialization in the 19th century, the value of the art of knitting decreased. A lot of clothes were produced a lot more quickly and at lower cost with the machines. Even so, people continued knitting personal items, sometimes for entertainment, sometimes for need. Now, we do it for pure pleasure as really we are very busy, and the truth is the garments cost less already done!
In 1800-1850 many different knitting patterns were created, especially laces. The art of knitting was an important part of the education of the young ladies who were educated to handle the tasks of a house, to make clothes for their future family and home. As part of their education the girls would have learned how to knit at age 5. Interesting that while the machines are doing the work, the women perfect the tradition. The men were probably playing with those machines… : -)
Blessing,
JJ Vazquez
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