Knitting is a one of the most popular Crafts for customers at Calico Laine and people of all ages are taking it up as a hobby, knitting clothes and accessories throughout the year and not just in the winter months as you would expect. Knitting has been a Craft for centuries, with the first evidence of knitting believed to be from Egypt...
Historically the arts and craft movement was an international movement in decorative and fine arts which began in Britain at around 1810 and continued to flourish internationally until the beginning of modernism in the 1930s. Essentially the movement was a focal point of anti industrial craftsmanship, and it had a huge impact on craft makers, artists, designers and architects alike. William Morris was one the most influential figures of...