 Item #B01387 (Book) -- $29.95Sold out Canada Knits by Shirley A. Scott A celebration of Canada's knitted heritage. None of us needs to be reminded that for much of the year Canada is a bitterly cold country. But, out of this adversity has sprung a genuinely Canadian folk art with a truly practical purpose -- warmth and style. The history of handknit garments in Canada -- from toques and scarves to sweaters and blankets -- is an honorable and varied one that has fulfilled two primal needs -- insulation and decoration -- for many generations of Canadians. In Canada Knits, Shirley Scott, a self-described 'fifth generation Canadian born into a family of knitters,' explores the history of Canadian knitting through diaries, memoirs, anecdotes, and oral histories. She uncovers instances of famous Canadians who were knitters, from Arctic explorers and labor leaders to hockey players, missionaries, and perhaps even a Father of Confederation. Queen Elizabeth II wore baby clothes made by Canadian knitters and each of her children has worn Canadian-knit sweaters. Like knitting itself, Canadian Knits will provide hours of joy and enlightenment. Sure to become a treasured artifact both for knitters and for lovers of Canadian folklore. 128 pages hardback. |
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