Old Hawkin's Knitting Unravelled: 1450-1983

• by Ruth Gilbert
• 24 pages
• A5 paperback, 8¼in x 5¾in (21cm x 15cm)
• Hand-produced and printed in the United Kingdom

This practical guide by professional weaver and textile historian Ruth Gilbert (and revised in 2016) is aimed primarily at reenactors, historical interpreters and anyone involved in period textile demonstrations

It answers questions such as: Should I be knitting? What should I knit? How should I knit? Does it matter? It covers knitting and its uses from the medieval era to the late 20th century with guidance on methods, techniques and materials.

Please note that while this book provides guidance on methods, techniques and materials it does not contain any knitting instructions for garments.