Living in Springfield Illinois has advantages for history buffs. I was never much for history but I have always liked to know the origin of things; words, sayings, and knitting.
Since the Abraham Lincoln Museum and the new illinois State Historical Library opened the opportunities for research into historical patterns became a lot easier. There are numerous Lincoln scholars coming to town to talk about their research and books. I have been able to take advantage and have really become interested in the lives of 19th century women. So researching antique knitting patterns, techniques, and supplies seems a natural extension. Not so much to reproduce exactly as a re-enactors would but to use in a modern adaptation
I have been reading and deciphering antique patterns for several years now. Last year I gave an illustrated talk on Heritage Knitting at our local junior college that was well received. I have a friend with similar interests and together we have talked to several knitting groups and held a retreat .knitnmore.blogspot.com
I will highlight some of our research and knitted items here.
So come back again to see what is happening.
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