Yarn spotting at the museum

A lovely family day out at The Black Country Living Museum included three unexpected wool-related sightings!

Skeins of wool in the window of the 1920s General Stores …

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A hand-knitted tank-top in the window of the men’s outfitters, H Morrall, set in 1935 …

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and a crocheting demonstration on the canal barges, as this was apparently a common activity which could be done while steering the barge. Multi-tasking was the norm, even before it had a name!

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What has made you think of knitting this week? I’d love to know!

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Sharing my love of yarny craft and encouraging others to give it a go!
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2 Responses to Yarn spotting at the museum

  1. swissrose says:

    Squeal… 🙂
    Off to Creativa this afternoon so lots of inspiration there, I hope!

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