Knitting: A Craft Makes a Comeback
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This article on knitting is written for learners. Knitting has become increasingly popular among young Americans. The article includes the history of knitting, reasons why people knit, new trends such as “yarn bombing” and eco-friendly knitting, and a discussion of popular knitting websites and blogs. At the end of the article, readers will find knitting vocabulary, a list of related websites, and a section entitled, “Knitting Know How.”
Author:
Phyllis McIntosh
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| 49_1_6_feature-article.pdf | 1.39mb | Download |
English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 1
The popular hobby of knitting is the feature topic of this issue. A new section, Classroom Activities, offers three stand-alone activities related to the theme of knitting plus other articles.