Knitting Beads
 Queenberry (Free S/h) Mother's Day Gift Sterling Silver Knitting Wool Ball Bead for Pandora Troll Chamilia Biagi European Story Charm Bracelets List Price: Sale Price: $19.98 You save: $3.00 (13%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionIt can fit certain styles of for European Charm Bracelets jewelry. Please aware of the hole size.Queenberry SKU: PA1590X1  |
 Queenberry (Free S/H) Mother's Day Gift Sterling Silver Knitting Basket Bead For Pandora Troll European Charm Bracelets List Price: Sale Price: $26.98 You save: $23.00 (46%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionIt can fit certain styles of for European Charm Bracelets jewelry.Queenberry SKU: PA1763X1 |
 Beads "I Love Mahjong" - Pandora Charm & Bracelet Compatible List Price: Sale Price: $19.95 You save: $5.04 (20%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 4-5 business days DescriptionDont forget our bracelets fits to our beads and for all popular brands like Pandora bracelets, etc..Beads-Bracelet - Size 8 3/4" (22cm) Beads-Bracelet - Size 8 1/4" (21cm) Beads-Bracelet - Size 8" (20cm) Beads-Bracelet - Size 7 1/2" (19cm) Beads-Bracelet - Size 7" (18cm) Beads-Bracelet - Size 6 1/2" (17cm) Beads-Bracelet - Size 6 1/4" (16cm)Here we continue with the product description:Absolute novelty 2011, FotoBeads! Fits for all well-known brands such as Pandora, etc... |
 I Love Knitting Yarn Skein and Needles 925 Solid Sterling Silver Authentic Ohm Bead fits European Charm Bracelet Sale Price: $35.00 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours DescriptionThis finely crafted sterling silver I Love Knitting bead is unique in that instead of just inscribing the words on it, the entire bead is a heart-shaped wound skein of yarn with the needles tucked in its fold... |
 Zable Knitting Hobbies Professions Sterling Silver Charm List Price: Sale Price: $33.99 You save: $12.00 (26%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days DescriptionCleverEve's Knitting Hobbies Professions Sterling Silver Bead |
 Pugster Knitting Spacer Bead - Pandora Chamilia Biagi Charm & Bracelet Compatible Sale Price: $9.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days DescriptionThis bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, this bead will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear. All Pugster beads compatible with Pandora, Biagi, Chamilia, and Oriana beads! NOTE: Pictured chain is not included. |
 Pugster Knitting Pattern Beads Fits Pandora Charm Bracelet Sale Price: $8.49 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionRide the latest wave of European bead fashion jewelry with an exquisite Pugster Knitting Pattern European Bead for your modern-looking beaded bracelet. round, this bead is a great addition to your European bead bracelet or necklace... |
 Pugster Mother's Day Jewelry Colorful Crystal Drops Little Round Bracelet Sale Price: $29.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionShow your friends a new twist on your bracelet look with Pugster's Colorful Crystal Drops and Little Round bracelet. Whether you are out on the town, at an intimate family gathering or simply at the office, this unique bracelet draw envious glances... |
 Pugster Eiffel Tower Charm Bead Pandora Biagi Compatible Sale Price: $10.88 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionThis Pugster Eiffel Tower Charm Bead Pandora Biagi Compatible Bead is compatible with Pandora bracelets, and interchangeable with Pandora charms / beads! Made of pewter plated with silver, will stand up beautifully to the test of time and wear... |
 Pugster Murano Glass Bead Glitter Pale Green Leaf Fit Pandora Charm Bracelet List Price: Sale Price: $16.33 You save: $2.16 (12%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days DescriptionStay a step ahead the latest wave of European bead charm fashion jewelry. This exquisite beaded Pugster flora goddess pattern European bead charm dazzles with individual beauty. The humble charm and simple elegance of this European bead charm is an unforgettable and alluring piece of accessory... |
Knitting Beads
A History of Knitting in a nutshell
Knitting is the art of knotting, that is making loops and knots in a length of yarn or thread into a piece of fabric using needles. Current research places the origins of hand knitting in the middle east, the techniques probably made their way to Europe via the Mediterranean.
Knitting was used mostly to create necessary garments to protect aginst the elements in most european cultures. Different yarn and wool producing areas developed their own styles of knitting and garment making, for example, the Shetland Islands with the Shetland Shawl of the 17th Century - a finely knitted lace shawl with neither a cast on or cast off edge. The cable knit thought to originate in Ireland and the Aran knitted sweaters containing specific designs thought to originate from the 9th Century.
During times of economic and social change, the art of knitting was used not only in fishing ports but also by farmers and their families to help supplement their incomes. The exporting of woolen clothing can be dated back to 17th Century with woolen clothing from the Channel Islands to supply the fishing industry with practical and warm clothing.
The Industrial revolution led to wool spinning and cloth making, being carried out in factories rather than in the home. People who would have knitted at home were now employed in factories t ooperate machinery. Hand knitted garments could not compete with the availablity and cost of machine produced fabric and clothes. In Victorian times knitting became an art for the well-bred lady. Even Queen Vctoria herself was seen to knit. Lace and beaded knitting were popular and it was more of a craft hobby than a cottage industry as before. Now that the middle/upper classes were knitting, patterns started to be written down and passed on. It was in the 19th century that knitting 'pins' as in the long, bobble-ended type we use today for flat knitting, were first invented. The original English/UK needle sizes from 1 to 26 were specified - the higher the number, the thinner the needle. For some perspective on how intricate Victorian lace knitting could be, a size 20 (1mm) needle for specified for lace knitting.
During the second World War, wool and many other things were in short supply, people would unpick old sweaters to resuse the yarn. Contributions to the war front were done by women knitting uniforms, even bandages for the troops on the front line. When the war was over, rationing was still in place and people still used hand knitting as a way to enhance their clothes. Into the 1950's and the availablity of colours and yarns made knitting a fashionable tool to enhance your wardrobe and home.
Knitwear moved through the 1960's and 1970's fashion rollercoasters, The twinset, a short sleeve jumper and matching cardigan was a popular pattern and many patterns became available to women to create themselves in various bright colours. The low point I think was garish patterned jumpers of the late 70's and early 80's. This was the start of knittings temporary demise. As the feminist movement got started, hobbies that were seen as purely female and women's work such as knitting, sewing and baking, were no longer fashionable. The availability of cheap mass produced clothes made these arts un-necessary and something grandmothers did to pass the time, not a modern women with a career.
There does seem to have been something of a revival for knitting and sewing in recent times. Celebrities have been seen knitting (Sarah Jessica Parker, Julia Roberts) which has helped with its popularity and no longer are the old, traditionally women's crafts, seen as sexist chains holding women back in the work place. The 2 main stitches of knit and purl can be used in so many ways to create useful and amazing pieces of clothing. New techniques and ideas are unfolding all the time and are free for all to learn, use and experiment with, this is the best thing about fashion in my opinion. No one owns the ideas and style, everyone can be inspired and create their own.
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Ann Barrago
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