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Early origins of knitting

An exact genographical origin for knitting cannot be specified. The craft is believed to have been developed B.C., but this is disputed today. The oldest remnants of seemingly knitted pieces are those that were worn as socks. It is believed that socks and stockings were the first pieces to be produced by techniques similar to knitting as they had to be shaped in order to fit the foot, whereas woven cloth could be used for most other items of clothing. Today it is known that these early socks were worked in Nålebinding, an ancient craft which involves creating fabric from thread by making multiple knots or loops. It is done with a needle (originally of wood or bone). There exist numerous techniques of nalebinding, and some of them look very similar to true knitting. This craft was almost dead by the time archaeological excavations started except in some very remote areas, so no one thought about it. Some of the oldest textiles ever found are today believed to be a kind of nalebinding. It has been speculated that nalebinding or related techniques may have preceded the abillity to spin continuous thread, because nalebinding isn't worked with a continuous thread and so doesn't require one. Several other pieces done in now almost extinct techniques have been mistaken for knitting or crochet by archaeologists who had no training in the history of needlework.

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		Tivoli Double Knitting Pattern, (20-28 Ins) 2382

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		Sunbeam Knitting Pattern To Fit 44-38 Bust 40-44 Chest 
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		King Pattern 2067 Knitted Vest Pullover Cardi 32-42"

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		Contemporary Irish Knits -20 Traditional Aran Knitting Patterns Kids, Women Men 
		Vintage Needlecraft Pub. Co. Handbook Of Needlecraft
		Vintage Needlecraft Pub. Co. Handbook Of Needlecraft

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		Crochet Pattern ~ Elliot Elephant ~ 
		Sears Intermediate Knitting Book Instructional
		Sears Intermediate Knitting Book Instructional

		1849 Antebellum Civil War Beaded Crochet Purse Pattern Diy Reenact Civil War 1
		1849 Antebellum Civil War Beaded Crochet Purse Pattern Diy Reenact Civil War 1 
		Crochet Pattern Great Grannies 1975 Bikini/Beach Coverup/Slippe​rs/T ote/Dress/​Hat
		Crochet Pattern Great Grannies 1975 Bikini/Beach Coverup/Slippe​rs/T ote/Dress/​Hat

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		1910 Gibson Girl Art Nouveau Purse Pattern Irish Crochet Irish Crochet Pattern 3 
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		Craft Pattern-Vintag​e-Co ats & Clarks-Baby Afghans W-837

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		Pattern for Newsboy/Camo Brim Baby Hat. 0-3, 3-6, and 6-12 month instructions 
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		Fibre Craft Queen of Jewels Fcm246

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		King Pattern 2026 Sq & Rd Neck Shrink/Vest Knitting Vt 
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		2 Vintage 1940s Unusual Cool Crocheted Hat Pattern 5321

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		Elsebeth Lavold Book 17/Featuring Silky Wool 
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		Lot 4 Lacey's Knitting Magazine Children Men Family Sweaters 40's Lacey Knitting

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		Interweave Knits Magazine-Holid​ay 2009-Buy 3, Free Ship 
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		Halloween/Four​th of July Clothespin Angels/Decor/C​roch et Pattern Instructions

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		Vtg Magazine 1970's Patterns McCall's Book 3 Beginner Lessons R To L Crochters 
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		Vintage Knitting Pattern Baby Booties Mary Jane Socks

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		Knitting Patterns~Fishe​rman s For Kids Patterns~Child​ren Top Sweater 
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		Paris Nights Afghan crochet pattern Home Decor

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		Vintage 1940's Cool Crocheted & Knitted Turban Hat Pattern Reproduction # 7189 
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		Historical Doll Outfit Harriet Tubman crochet Pattern

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		Country Rag Dining Decor/Crochet Patterns 
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		Knitting Patterns Beatrix Potter Children Adults Sweaters Cape Christening Gown

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		Vintage Leaflet Gifts From Your Workbasket, 1940's 
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		Vintage Irish Rose Motif Crochet Edging Flower Pattern

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		Vintage Knitting Pattern to make Angora Bed Jacket Sweater-Not finished item. 
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		Annie's Attic Antebellum Collection 1991 Ms September

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		Vintage Knitting Pattern to make Knitted Bed Jacket Sweater-Not finished item. 
		Vintage Knitting Pattern Baby Booties Infant Knit Shoes
		Vintage Knitting Pattern Baby Booties Infant Knit Shoes

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		Timeless Treasure Afghan, Victorian Elegance crochet pattern 
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		Put On The Glitz Shrug by Heartstrings Fiberarts

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		King Pattern 2001 Haida Womens Cardigan Knitting 32-36 
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		Vintage Knitting Pattern Baby Booties Infant Socks Snow

		Crocheted Felt Children'S Slippers by Fiber Trends
		Crocheted Felt Children'S Slippers by Fiber Trends 
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		Vintage 1940's Unusual Crocheted Hat & Bag Pattern 7426

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		Crochet St. Patrick's Day Dress & Tam Fashion Doll Barbie Dress & Tam Patterns 
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		Paton Men~knit patterns~Mens Tops Sweaters

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		Baby Afghans, 3 crochet and 1 knit pattern Oop 
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		Crochet Rag Rug Pattern

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		Vintage Knitting Pattern Dragon Dinosaur Doll Toy 18" 
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		Vintage Knitting Pattern Little Elephant Doll Toy 4"

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		Patons knitting book 558 Zodiac Knits Astrological Signs/Motifs Sweaters
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Adult Clothing, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Afghans & Throws, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Baby & Children's Items, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Doll Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Hats, Scarves & Mittens, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Other Knitting Patterns, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Ponchos, Knitting Patterns, Knitting
Socks & Slippers, Knitting Patterns, Knitting

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